TM Physio is a well established physiotherapy practice locations in Higgins 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.
14/11/2025
Word of the Day: Ischium (Sitting Bone) 🪑
Your sitting bones are working overtime - and you didn’t even know it! Officially called the ischium, this bone’s name comes from the Greek ischion, meaning “hip joint” or “hip bone.” It’s the lower part of your pelvis that bears your weight when you sit and anchors muscles like the hamstrings and adductors.
Tight or weak muscles around the ischium can make sitting, running, or squatting uncomfortable. Physiotherapists may use targeted stretching, strengthening, soft tissue techniques, and movement guidance to ease tension and improve function.
Feeling the burn after sitting too long? Share your experience in the comments, or visit https://www.tmphysio.com.au/ to book an appointment.
11/11/2025
🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺
On this Remembrance Day, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and honour the lives given in the pursuit of peace. We also recognise the families who carry their memory, and the generations shaped by their strength.
At 11am, we pause in silence to remember.
09/11/2025
💦 Did you know we offer hydrotherapy at TM Physio? 💦
It's a fantastic treatment option for a variety of conditions, including:
🦴 Spinal pain
🤕 Musculoskeletal pain including sports injuries
🦵 Osteoarthritis and other forms of arthritis
🧠 Neurological conditions
🏥 Post-operative recovery
Whether you're dealing with aches and pains or looking to speed up your recovery, hydrotherapy could be the solution! 💪🌊
📞 Please call us on 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to enquire about available classes, or 💻 contact us online.
06/11/2025
Attention patients! Posture Matters More Than You Think!
Posture isn’t just about standing tall (and if some fashion magazines are to be believed, instantly looking slimmer) - it’s a cornerstone of physical health. Slouching or forward head posture can compress your diaphragm and rib cage, reducing lung capacity by up to 30% 😮💨.
Why it matters: Less oxygen for your muscles means slower recovery, increased fatigue, and a tougher time during rehab 💪.
Physiotherapists can assess your posture, guide corrective exercises, and suggest small daily changes to keep your spine, muscles, and breathing functioning optimally 🌟.
Feeling like your posture (and your breath) could use a boost? Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to book an assessment.
04/11/2025
Knee Osteoarthritis: Keep Moving, Keep Strong!
Knee osteoarthritis can make daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up uncomfortable.
So, it’s game over on sports, dancing and getting around without moaning and groaning? Right? No way!
Our physiotherapists here at the clinic often prescribe targeted strengthening exercises for the quadriceps and glutes to support the joints and use joint mobilisation techniques to help improve range of motion and ease stiffness.
Research shows that combining exercise with guidance on pacing and load management helps protect the knee while maintaining function and mobility.
Makes leg day a bit more appealing, doesn’t it?!?
Struggling with knee stiffness or pain? Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to book an appointment at TM Physio. We’re always here when you knee’d us.
04/11/2025
Here's a workshop for those women in peri/menopause. Run by the very experienced Mel Macoun - check out the details below!
You’ve heard about hot flushes, but what about the other 99 ways perimenopause can show up?
At our next Peri Pop-Up, we’re breaking down symptoms - and building a new understanding - with LEGO® Serious Play®.
Because sometimes, the best way to make sense of what’s going on… is to build it.
Come and see what your story looks like in bricks. THIS WEEK! Put it in your diary. No bookings required. Just show up.
03/11/2025
Movember: More Than a Moustache
Growing a ’mo isn’t just for show! Movember is all about sparking conversations on men’s health - especially those issues that are too often ignored; Prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health are front and centre, but did you know movement plays a huge role too? 🏃♂️
Regular physical activity helps regulate hormones, improve circulation, boost mood, and support recovery after illness. Physiotherapists work with men at every stage - whether it’s easing joint pain that keeps them from exercising, supporting post-surgery rehab, or tailoring safe programs to stay strong and mobile.
This Movember, look after the whole picture: mind, body, and movement. Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to book your physiotherapy appointment today. And have fun growing a mo’.
30/10/2025
👻🎃 It’s that fang-tastic time of year again — when ghosts whisper, pumpkins glow, and skeletons come out to play! 💀
We’re brewing up a riddle to rattle your bones and tickle your brains! Do you have the wit to dig up the right answer, or will this one leave you stumped to the bone? 🦴🕸️
Drop your guesses below, and let’s see who’s the cleverest of them all! 🧠
29/10/2025
Your Body Has a Natural Ability to Heal ✨💪
Did you know your body is constantly working behind the scenes to repair itself? From small bruises to muscle strains, your tissues have a remarkable capacity to recover, especially when supported with the right nutrition, movement, posture, and care.
Physiotherapy aims to optimise this natural healing by improving mobility, strength, and muscle balance, so your body can work more efficiently and reduce the risk of recurring injuries.
If you’re at the beginning of your healing journey, or if you’re feeling like your healing has plateaued and you want to understand why - let’s chat. Your recovery journey is our top priority and we’re here and ready to help.
26/10/2025
🌀 Let’s twist again… but not like this 🌀
Scoliosis isn’t just “a bit of bad posture” — it’s a complex, three-dimensional curvature of the spine that can rotate as well as bend. Instead of standing tall in a straight line, the spine takes on an “S” or “C” shape when viewed from behind.
While some cases develop in childhood with no known cause (idiopathic scoliosis), others result from neurological conditions, muscle imbalances, or degenerative changes as we age. Symptoms can range from uneven shoulders and hips to stiffness, back discomfort, or even altered breathing mechanics in more severe curves.
Physiotherapy aims to help by working to improve muscular support around the spine, enhance posture awareness, and maintain flexibility and mobility - all tailored to the individual’s needs.
Got questions about scoliosis? Let us know in the comments!
23/10/2025
Movement: Your Medicine for Transformation 💪🧠💫
At TM Physio, we believe in the transformative power of movement. It's not just about rehabilitation; it's about embracing movement to foster change and enhance your overall wellbeing.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or aiming to improve your physical fitness, our team is here to guide you on your journey.
Chat to the team today and let’s get you in to get your journey started. Call us on 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to schedule an appointment with one of our physios who will work with you to harness the power of movement for your health.
22/10/2025
ONE SPOT LEFT!!!! STARTS THIS FRIDAY!!
🏋️♂️ Offseason Athletic Performance Training 13-15 year olds🏃♀️
The season may be over, but it’s the perfect time to build strength, speed, and confidence before pre-season kicks off again!
✅ 8 weeks of supervised sessions
✅ Small groups (max 6 athletes)
✅ Gym + field-based training
✅ Guided by our Physiotherapist, Alex
✅ For players aged 13–15 years
📅 Starts Friday 24th October
🕟 4:30–5:30pm weekly
📍 TM Physio Higgins + Oval
🏷️ $200 for the session
You’ll learn healthy training habits, improve strength & agility, and take home a personalised program to keep working on between sessions.
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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.
