Caboolture Physical Therapy Centre

18/11/2025

🌟 What Is a Stress Fracture?
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in the bone caused by repetitive load. It’s often too small to show on an X-ray and, if ignored, can progress to a complete fracture.

Common Areas:
Hip • Shin • Foot — especially in runners and anyone doing high-load, repetitive activity.

Symptoms to Watch For:
- Gradual onset pain during or after exercise
- Pain that worsens with continued activity
- Morning-after soreness
- Eventually, difficulty maintaining usual training levels

Who’s at Higher Risk?
People with low bone strength (e.g., osteoporosis), low calcium/Vitamin D, poor footwear, weak supporting muscles, or inefficient biomechanics.

Diagnosis & Treatment:
Because they’re hard to see on X-ray, stress fractures are confirmed with MRI or bone scans.
🔹 Rest is essential — most need around 6 weeks to heal
🔹 Some areas (like the navicular) may require a boot or cast
🔹 Address underlying factors: footwear, technique, strength deficits

If you’re experiencing persistent load-related pain, chat with your physiotherapist to get assessed early and prevent further injury.

13/11/2025

Feeling a bit stiff lately? Stiff joints aren’t just a sign of getting older - they can happen from lack of movement, inflammation, or wear and tear like osteoarthritis.
Keeping your joints healthy starts with regular movement and getting them checked early. 💪
If you’ve noticed your flexibility decreasing, chat with a physiotherapist... your joints will thank you!

31/10/2025

Golden roasted cauliflower, fluffy quinoa, crisp greens, and a zesty dressing — this salad is a flavour-packed bowl of goodness! 🌿✨
Healthy, hearty, and perfect for any season.

18/10/2025

🏃‍♂️ Just Started Running? Read This First! 🏃‍♂️

Thinking of lacing up your runners and hitting the pavement? 🏃‍♀️ Running is a great way to boost fitness — but doing it the right way can help you avoid common injuries and stay on track!

💡 Top 4 Tips for Beginner Runners:

1️⃣ Don’t Overdo It
Start slow. Run 3x per week and let your body rest in between. Recovery = progress!

2️⃣ Strength Training Matters
Balance your training with strength work, especially on weaker muscles. This supports better performance and injury prevention.

3️⃣ Your Shoes + Surface Count
Choose soft, even surfaces (like grass) when you can, and make sure your shoes are the right fit with proper support.

4️⃣ Listen to Your Body
A little soreness is normal, but if pain sticks around for more than 48 hours, don’t push through it — speak to a professional.

💬 Our physiotherapists can help you build a safe, effective running plan that works for your body.

📞 Book an assessment today and run smarter, not harder!

14/10/2025

Over 80 and unstoppable! 🏓💥
A big congratulations to Mike! Three months post surgery, two weeks after fractured ribs — and still took home the Pickleball Championship last week. What. A. Legend! 👏🙌

09/10/2025

⚽🏃‍♂️ Osteitis P***s – a common cause of groin pain in runners, soccer players, and footballers.
It happens when the p***c bone joint becomes irritated and inflamed from repeated load, running, or kicking.

🔎 Signs & Symptoms:

- Pain at the front of the pelvis, hip, or groin
- Worsens with running/kicking, better with rest
- Often linked with past groin strains or lower back issues

💪 How Physio Helps:

- Assessing muscle strength, flexibility & posture
- Tailored exercises to stabilise the pelvis
- Gradual return-to-sport rehab (3–6 months)

👉 If you’ve got ongoing groin pain, don’t ignore it—see a physio for assessment and recovery guidance.

02/10/2025

🌿🥣 Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour — our Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Soup is the perfect balance of silky smooth cauliflower with a rich, tangy blue cheese twist. A bowl of warmth for any season! 💙

23/09/2025

🌍Happy World Clinical Exercise Physiology Day! 🌍
Today we celebrate the vital role of clinical exercise physiologists across the globe — raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and recognising their impact in helping people live healthier, stronger lives.

Call us today 07 5495 3255 to

12/09/2025

🌟 What is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)?
AS is an inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine, causing pain, stiffness, and sometimes fusion of the vertebrae. Symptoms often improve with movement but worsen after rest.

👩‍⚕️ How physio can help:
✅ Manage pain during flare-ups
✅ Improve posture & mobility
✅ Strengthen affected joints
✅ Support breathing & rib cage expansion

Exercise is one of the best ways to stay mobile and manage AS long-term. 💪

💡 Speak to your physiotherapist to find the right program for you. Call us today on 07 5495 3255 to book an appointment.

02/09/2025

Health vs. Wellness – What’s the Difference?
Health is about your physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Wellness goes further – it’s about thriving, not just surviving. You might feel “healthy” but still lack wellness if you’re stiff, fatigued, or unable to enjoy the activities you love.

Physiotherapy can help you regain wellness by:
✨ Setting meaningful, personal goals
✨ Identifying barriers (like old injuries or poor balance)
✨ Building confidence to try new things

Little by little, you can move towards both health and wellness. 💪
Speak to your physio today about how to start your journey!

Give us call on 07 5495 3255 to book in a physiotherapy assessment today!

In 2025 we’re celebrating 36 years of practice and keeping you on the path to better health!

28/08/2025

✨ Dine Different with Beetroot & Walnut Risotto ✨
Creamy arborio rice infused with earthy roasted beetroot, topped with crunchy walnuts and a hint of parmesan.
🌱 Vibrant. Nutritious. Unforgettable.

Perfect for a cosy dinner or an elegant entertaining dish. 🍷💫

20/08/2025

The human brain is one of the most complex systems in the world, with billions of neurons working together to control thought, movement, memory, and emotion.
But in its complexity lies a beautiful simplicity: the brain can learn, adapt, and even heal. Through repetition and support, it can form new connections after injury — a process called neuroplasticity.
Brain injury, where caused by trauma, disease, or blood loss, is often called the “invisible injury” not because it isn’t real or life-altering, but because its effects are often hidden beneath the surface. No two brains are the same, and no two people will experience a brain injury in exactly the same way.
That’s what makes understanding brain injury so complex—and so important.

Some people may look "fine" but struggle daily with memory loss, fatigue, sensory overload, or mood changes. Others may face challenges with speech, mobility, or emotional regulation. These effects can be lifelong, misunderstood, and incredibly isolating.

This week, we recognise the resilience of our amazing patients and everyone living with brain injuries, the challenges they face, and the importance of compassion, awareness, and individualised support.

Let’s work together to break the stigma, start conversations, and ensure that no one facing a brain injury ever feels invisible.