TM Physio is a well established physiotherapy practice locations in Kippax and Deakin.
With over 40 years of physiotherapy experience, we’ll have you back to work or playing sport in no time.
2 handy locations in Kippax and Deakin.. Our team of skilled physiotherapists in Canberra can help you recover from a range of musculoskeletal problems and injuries.
27/04/2026
🦵Struggling with hip or knee osteoarthritis?
Our GLA:D program is here to help you reduce pain, move better, and get back to doing what you love 🏃♂️✨
📅 Starting May 4
📍 TM Physio Deakin
⚠️ Spots are limited and filling fast — secure yours today! ⏳🔥
26/04/2026
“Sit up straight!”
Barked across classrooms. Enforced in deportment lessons. Or imagined as standing ram-rod straight at military attention, chin tucked, chest out, not a muscle daring to relax 🫡
No wonder posture gets a bad reputation.
Healthy posture is not about rigidity. It is not about locking your shoulders back or bracing all day. That kind of stiffness can be just as fatiguing as slouching.
Posture is dynamic. It reflects how well your spine, muscles and nervous system adapt to the demands placed on them. When your head drifts forward or your upper back rounds, load shifts through the cervical and thoracic spine. Over time, this may contribute to tension, fatigue and reduced mobility.
Luckily, the physiotherapists here at TM Physio are here to help you with all things ‘posture’. Call us at 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Kippax) to make an appointment.
And yes, sit up straight. Just not at attention.
24/04/2026
Lest we forget 🌺
Today we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women who served our nation. ANZAC Day is a moment to pause, reflect, and remember those who gave so much for our freedom.
At TM Physio, we take a moment to acknowledge their legacy and the lessons of perseverance, strength, and care that continue to inspire us every day.
24/04/2026
🌞✨ Client Spotlight: Sue is soaking up the sunshine on the iconic Loch in Isle of Skye while doing her GLA:D exercises! She's walking and climbing with ease, we're so proud of her progress! 🏃♀️🌟
21/04/2026
📚Word of the Day: Neuromuscular 🧠💪
Etymology & fun fact:
Neuro- = nerves, muscular = muscles. Together, they form neuromuscular - basically your brain texting your muscles with instructions. Imagine millions of tiny neurons sending messages faster than your group chat notifications 📱… but way more polite.
Why it’s fascinating:
Your neuromuscular system is the unsung hero of everyday life. It helps you type, balance, or move quickly without thinking. Well-coordinated connections can support smoother movements, better balance, and more controlled movement during daily activities.
Brain-muscle exercises to try:
🦩 Single-leg balance: Stand on one leg like a flamingo. Bonus points if you stay steady.
🦶🏽Heel-to-toe walk: Walk carefully in a straight line, like you’re on a spy mission.
🦵Controlled squats: Move slowly and deliberately, focusing on the “messages” your brain is sending to your muscles.
Next time you walk, reach, or move, thank your neuromuscular system - the ultimate backstage crew keeping your body coordinated while your brain quietly texts instructions 🧠💪.
19/04/2026
We’re proud to be supporting The Brindabella Trefoil Guild’s Beanie Big Good Turn for 2026 🧶💙
Our Kippax clinic is a collection point for wool and patterns, as well as a drop-off location for completed beanies.
So get your knitting and crochet hands ready… 🧶🫶
Drop in to collect some wool and help support people in need 🤍
16/04/2026
Movement snacks for busy days! 🕺
Feeling stiff from sitting all day? No time for a full workout? Sneak in mini bursts of movement to keep your body awake and happy. Try rolling your shoulders like confetti, lifting your legs under the desk to wake up your core, or giving the wall a friendly push-up.
Sprinkle these little “movement snacks” throughout your day and you may feel less stiff, more energised, and ready to tackle that next meeting… or coffee ☕✨
What’s your go-to movement snack during the workday? Tell us in the comments – we’re always up for stealing good ideas 😉
15/04/2026
Finally got (most of) the team together 🙌
The faces behind the care at TM Physio 💙💚
12/04/2026
Shoulder pain when reaching, lifting, or even brushing your hair? 🚫 It could be a rotator cuff injury.
Physiotherapy can help reduce pain, restore movement, and rebuild strength so you can get back to doing what you love 💪✨🙌🔥
📞 Or call TM Physio on 6282 5898 (Deakin) 6254 9889 (Kippax) to book your assessment 🗓️☎️📲
09/04/2026
Feeling tight in your neck, jaw, or pelvis?
Chronic tension can occur when muscles and fascia remain in a heightened state of contraction over time. Stress, posture, or repetitive movements can keep them primed for “fight or flight,” making muscles feel stiff or sensitive. This may influence joint movement, circulation, and even breathing, creating a cycle of discomfort that can be felt far from the original area.
Our physiotherapists are here to help support your movement and ease ongoing tension. Visit https://www.tmphysio.com.au/ to book in today.
In the meantime, you can try gentle at-home strategies:
🌿 Massage tight spots (jaw, shoulders, low back) with your fingers or a massage ball.
🧘♂️ Move small joints throughout the day with shoulder rolls, neck turns, and pelvic tilts.
Anything else we should add to this list?
07/04/2026
The phases of injury healing 🩹⏳
Recovering from an injury isn’t instant - your body follows a natural timeline. First comes inflammation, where tissues may be swollen, sore, or tender 🔴. This is the body’s way of sending reinforcements, so rest, gentle movement, and avoiding anything that aggravates the area are important.
Next is repair, when new tissue is forming 🧩. Controlled activity, light mobility exercises, and gradual strengthening can support healing safely. Finally comes remodelling, where tissues regain strength and function 💪. Progressive load, functional exercises, and sport- or work-specific movement help rebuild confidence and reduce the risk of reinjury.
Understanding these phases helps you work with your body, not against it, for a safer, smoother recovery ✨. Every injury is unique, so personalised guidance from a physiotherapist can make all the difference. Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Kippax) to discuss your recovery plan with one of our physiotherapists at TM Physio today!
02/04/2026
🌸🐰 We will be closed over the Easter break and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7th. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful Easter! Enjoy some chocolate and good times with loved ones. 🥚🍫
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With over 37 years of physiotherapy experience, we’ll have you back to work or playing sport in no time.
We aim to empower you to achieve optimal physical functioning through physiotherapy intervention for musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. We are striving to improve the musculoskeletal health of the Canberra community and surrounding districts.
At tm physio, we aim to provide excellence in physiotherapy. The clinic employs evidence based practice in physiotherapy to provide assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
We endeavour to provide this treatment in a caring, friendly, supportive environment for our patients and staff.
Obviously here at tm physio we see our main job as helping to diagnose, treat and manage acute, and persistent injuries, but we also firmly believe that as a general rule, “prevention is better than cure” and as such are strongly committed to engendering a preventative and empowering attitude in our patients.
We have close relationships with a number of orthopaedic surgeons, dentists and specialist dentists in Canberra. We have links with the Canberra Knee Clinic and Orthopaedics ACT. Aquatic physiotherapy is conducted by our staff at the Calvary John James Hospital pool at Deakin and the Club MMM pool in Belconnen.
We have performed lectures and presentations on the benefits of physiotherapy and exercise in various Government departments, dental practices, dance schools, football clubs and the ACT Arthritis Foundation.
With 3 handy locations in Kippax (Luke St), Kippax (Hardwick Cres) and Deakin
our team of skilled physiotherapists in Canberra can help you recover from a range of musculoskeletal problems and injuries.