Balance Health Phillip Island

19/02/2026

Wishing everyone doing the channel challenge this weekend all the very best! Especially Tim and Helen from Balance Health!!

18/02/2026

Have you met Senior Physiotherapist CASEY CLEELAND?

Casey’s skill and interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy extends to post-operative rehabilitation, management of knee and ankle injuries, and supporting mums to return to sport and exercise post-partum. Casey’s kind and friendly approach includes hands-on therapies, dry needling, strength and conditioning exercise, and education.

Women's Health is an area that Casey is passionate about offering as a service to Phillip Island and Bass Coast - including pelvic floor disorders such as prolapse, pregnancy related conditions, pelvic pain including endometriosis, and treatment of mastitis.

Casey works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Balance Health.

Read more here: https://www.balance-health.com.au/team/casey-cleeland

To book call 5952 2244 or https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

16/02/2026

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10/02/2026

Have you met Physiotherapist SANDEEP SONI?

Sandeep is a dedicated physiotherapist with a passion for restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life. With over a decade of experience, he has cultivated a deep understanding of advanced physiotherapy techniques and evidence-based practices.

Sandeep’s approach combines hands-on treatment, dry needling, taping, and personalised exercise programs. His professional interests span a broad spectrum, including musculoskeletal, neurological, sports, and post-surgery rehabilitation.

His interest areas are:
*Musculoskeletal and sports
*Neurological and aged care
*Vertigo & TMJ
*Clinical Pilates
*Dry needling

Sandeep works Monday to Friday at Balance Health.

Call 59522 2244 to book or book online https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

10/02/2026

Did you know there are guidelines for physical activity for adults in Australia?

150-300 minutes of moderate activity per week and twice weekly strength training.

This may include organised activity such as exercise classes, going for a walk, run or bike ride. Or maybe its mowing the lawn or dancing to your favourite music in your lunge room! It all counts and its terribly important to remain fit and strong as we age.

Need help with motivation or accountability? Need help with that sore and back that is stopping you?

Call 5952 2244 to book an appointment with one of our osteopaths or Physiotherapists, or book online https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

05/02/2026

Here is the lstest evidence treating lateral hip bursitis / gluteal tendinopathy! Even more top tips in our blog. Visit balance-health.com.au ❤️

04/02/2026

Have you met Senior Physiotherapist CHRISTINA LAWS?

Christina attended the University of Sydney to complete her Physiotherapy Degree, graduating in the year 2000. She has since worked in clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, Regional Victoria and the United Kingdom.

Christina's talent lies in treating conditions involving the pelvis and spine, using gentle muscle energy techniques, soft tissue releases, dry needling, targeted exercise, and addressing abnormal lower limb biomechanics. Her kind and professional approach consistently gets results for her loyal clients.

Christina's career highlights include treating members of the Italian Kayaking team for the Sydney 2000 Olympics and working for internationally renowned Physiotherapist Dr. Barbara Hungerford in Sydney, who helped fine tune her management of conditions of the pelvis and the spine.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys open water swimming and adventure racing, walking her dog, and cooking dinner for her friends.

Christina works at Balance Health on Tuesday and Wednesday.

To book call 5952 2244 or https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

04/02/2026

The hip is a complex part of the human body, with pain and dysfunction coming from many different locations. What is often referred to as ‘hip pain’ is often low back pain, namely if it is in the back of the buttock or top of the pelvis. The hip joint is at the level of the groin, with pain classically felt in the groin and deep inside. Then we have pain over the lateral hip – the part that sticks out to the side. There are several structures surrounding the outer hip that can contribute to pain. These structures include the buttock (gluteal) muscles and tendons, trochanteric bursa, and iliotibial band.

Trochanteric bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa that sits between the greater trochanter and the skin of outer most aspect of the hip. The irritated bursa will be thickened, swollen, tender to touch, and may radiate pain down the side of the thigh. It is important to note that bursitis is rarely present in isolation and will typically accompany a tendon pathology or may be a result of a direct trauma to the area. A thickened bursa as reported on a scan may also be asymptomatic, so it is very important symptoms are analysed in relation to any investigation results for relevance.

How do you treat GTPS?

Rest?
Exercise?
Cortisone injections?
PRP injections?
Lifestyle modifications?
Manual therapy?

To find out, check out our next post!

If you can't wait, head to our full article on our website
https://www.balance-health.com.au/post/hip-bursitis-pain-in-the-hip-or-a-pain-in-the-butt