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.
11/12/2025
Physiotherapy Insight 🌿
Pelvic floor challenges can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even isolating — but you’re not alone.
The science? The levator ani group and deep core muscles like the transverse abdominis work together to maintain internal pressure, stability, and control. If one part isn’t activating correctly, others compensate, which can lead to fatigue, discomfort, and reduced bladder or core function.
Specialised physiotherapy targets these muscles, retraining strength, timing, and coordination. Even subtle improvements in muscle activation can make a meaningful difference, helping you regain confidence, comfort, and function in daily life.
🌏 Welcome back, Gwen — fresh home from Japan! 🇯🇵✨
Another overseas adventure ticked off by one of our team ✈️
Hope you had the best time exploring, eating all the good food, and making amazing memories…
Enjoy some snaps from her trip! 📸
07/12/2025
Jump Your Way Through December! 🦘✨
Add a little lift to your day — literally! Jumping isn’t just for kids or kangaroos. It strengthens your calf muscles, quads, glutes, and core, boosts bone density, and improves balance and coordination. Each jump also gives your cardiovascular system a workout, helping circulation and heart health.
The rapid muscle contractions during jumping use what’s called the stretch–shortening cycle — training your muscles and tendons to store and release energy efficiently. This enhances balance, coordination, and power, which all help protect joints and prevent falls.
And don’t forget the heart! That burst of movement boosts circulation and cardiovascular fitness, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues more effectively.
So skip, hop, or jump rope your way through December — your bones, muscles, and heart will all thank you.
What’s your favourite way to add bounce to your routine? Tell us below or call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to keep your step springy this season! 💪
04/12/2025
Word of the Day: Joint 🦵
Pronunciation: /dʒɔɪnt/
Etymology: From the Latin junctus — “joined” — the past participle of jungere, meaning to join or connect. The word passed through Old French (joint) before settling into Middle English with its modern spelling and sense.
Historically, “joint” described any point of connection — whether in carpentry, conversation, or anatomy. In physiology, it refers to the meeting place between two or more bones — the marvel of mechanics that makes movement possible.
There are three main types: Fibrous joints (immovable, like the skull), cartilaginous joints (slightly moveable, like the spine), and synovial joints (freely moveable, like the knee or shoulder).
Physiotherapists focus on keeping these joints strong, stable, and supple — ensuring that every connection in your body moves in harmony.
03/12/2025
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌍
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of people of all abilities. It’s a day to recognise the barriers many face, and to reflect on how we can create more inclusive, accessible, and supportive communities.
Every person’s journey is unique, and small changes — from physical accessibility to understanding and empathy — can make a big difference in participation, independence, and wellbeing.
30/11/2025
COPD Got You Out of Breath? 🌬️
Everyday tasks feeling like Everest 🏔️? Physiotherapy may help you manage breathlessness and move more confidently.
Through breathing techniques, endurance exercises, and airway clearance strategies, physiotherapy works to support lung function and stamina, helping you feel more in control day to day.
It’s not a cure, but small, guided changes can make a meaningful difference in how you manage life with COPD.
Curious how physiotherapy may support you? Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins). 💚
28/11/2025
This timeless wisdom reminds us that recovery isn’t just about waiting - it’s also about acting at the right time. Early intervention from physiotherapists can reduce pain, prevent injury progression, and improve outcomes 💪. The sooner you address an issue, the better your body can respond.
📞 Call us on 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to book an appointment today.
26/11/2025
Posture Check: Are You Sitting Yourself Into Trouble?
Desk warriors, beware! Slouching or leaning forward can silently stress your spine, tighten muscles, and even make breathing less efficient 😮💨. Over time, poor posture can lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain.
✨ Take mini stretch breaks
🖥️ Adjust your chair and screen so your spine stays neutral
💪 Engage your core while sitting
Not sure if your setup is putting you at risk? Book a posture assessment today!
25/11/2025
🧊🔥 The Truth About Ice vs Heat: What Should You Use?
Still icing that chronic back pain? You might actually be slowing your recovery. ❌
Here’s the science:
🧊 Ice works best in the first 48 hours after an acute injury (like a sprain or strain) because it reduces swelling and numbs pain.
🔥 Heat is more effective for persistent or chronic pain, such as stiff backs or arthritic joints, as it boosts blood flow and relaxes tight muscles.
Using the wrong one can delay recovery or even worsen symptoms! But like anything, recovery journeys look different for everyone. So if in doubt, shout! Give the clinic a call if you’ve injured yourself and we’ll let you know the best first steps before coming in for your initial appointment.
23/11/2025
🌟 Did you know physiotherapists can help treat jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction? 💆♀️🦷
If you’re experiencing jaw stiffness, clicking, headaches, or pain when eating or talking — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to suffer in silence. 💭✨
At TM Physio, our experienced physiotherapists are trained in assessing and treating jaw pain using gentle manual therapy, 🎯 targeted exercises, and posture correction 🧘♀️. These techniques help reduce pain, improve function, and restore smooth, comfortable movement. 💪💫
Let’s get your smile back — pain free and confident! 😁💙💪
21/11/2025
Muscles Aren’t Magically Strong — They Need Fuel!
Your muscles do the heavy lifting… literally. And like any engine, they need the right fuel to work and recover:
🍳 Protein – builds and repairs fibres
🐟 Omega-3s – calm inflammation after workouts
🥛 Calcium & Vitamin D – keep bones strong so muscles can pull hard
🥑 Magnesium & Potassium – stop cramps stealing the show
🌈 Antioxidants – help muscles bounce back from stress.
Pair smart nutrition with movement and physiotherapy, and your muscles will thank you. What’s your secret muscle fuel? Share your favourites in the comments.
21/11/2025
🎉🎂 It’s birthday season at TM Physio! Happy Birthday, Mel! 🎈✨ Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and all the things you love! You deserve it! 🎁💖
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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.
