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Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates & Group Fitness in Dunsborough

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4Lane Physiotherapy is a leading allied-health care clinic located in Western Australia. Our clinics are located in Dunsborough and Nannup, delivering the latest evidence based treatments in a beautiful and modern facility.

16/02/2026

We are very proud and honoured to be sponsoring the Dunsborough Coasters Netball Club again for the 2026 season! A big thank you to Karen for popping in with a new team ball we can proudly display in the clinic. The Dunsborough Coasters are such a great community club and we cant wait to get the season started!! Go Coasters! 🏐🏃‍♀️🙌

11/02/2026

Not bad IA. Not sure where the jetskis came from though... 😂

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03/02/2026

🏥 The AC Joint – What You Need to Know

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the acromion of the shoulder blade (scapula) meets the clavicle (collarbone) at the top of your shoulder.

⚠️ How Does an AC Joint Injury Happen?
AC joint sprains are common sports injuries, often caused by a direct fall onto the point of the shoulder.

Common symptoms include:
• Swelling and bruising over the top of the shoulder
• Localised pain and tenderness
• Pain with shoulder movement
• Difficulty sleeping due to night pain
• In some cases, a visible “step deformity” where the joint appears separated

Your Physiotherapist will assess and grade the injury based on severity and how the injury occurred.

🔍 Signs & Functional Limitations
• Pain that may radiate into the neck, shoulder or down the arm
• Pain when reaching across the body, overhead or behind the back
• Difficulty carrying or lifting
• Reduced shoulder strength and confidence

🩺 How Is an AC Joint Injury Treated?

Early management:
• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation

Rehabilitation:
• Grade 1–2 injuries are usually managed conservatively with Physiotherapy
• Higher grade injuries (3+) may require surgical input
• Manual therapy to reduce pain, stiffness and apprehension
• Progressive strengthening of the shoulder and scapular muscles
• Taping may be used for additional support during return to activity

🏃‍♂️ Return to Sport & Full Function
Recovery time depends on injury grade, typically 2–6 weeks for lower-grade sprains. Return is considered when:
✔ Full, pain-free shoulder movement
✔ Normal shoulder strength in all positions
✔ Sport-specific tasks are pain-free
✔ Taping can be used for added confidence and support

🤝 Need help with a shoulder injury?
Our Physiotherapy team can assess, treat and guide your recovery safely back to work, sport and everyday life. Just want to know more about AC joint injuries? Check out our blog at https://birdeye.cx/56k0e5

📞 Call 9756 7424 or book online today

28/01/2026

Ever wondered what a 1:1 Rehab session looked like??? Sometimes that bit of extra care is needed!

Here is our Physio Belle with her client going through some rehab Pilates!
Eileen comes in with a smile on her face and smashes out her sessions every week!! 💪💪💪💪

20/01/2026

🧘‍♀️ Where Pilates Began – and Why It Still Matters Today

Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates, a German-born visionary who developed this unique method of movement and body conditioning in the early 1900s.

Born near Düsseldorf in 1880, Joseph Pilates was a sickly child who became determined to build strength and resilience. By his teenage years, he was so physically developed that he worked as a model for anatomical drawings — a remarkable transformation that laid the foundation for his life’s work.

Joseph Pilates was one of the first to blend Western strength training with Eastern movement and mindfulness practices. His studies included:
• Gymnastics & bodybuilding
• Classical Greek and Roman exercise
• Yoga, tai chi & martial arts
• Zen meditation, anatomy & animal movement

He believed movement should strengthen both the mind and the body, famously calling his method “Contrology.”

⚙️ The Birth of the Pilates Reformer

During World War I, Pilates was interned in England and worked as a nurse. While caring for bed-bound patients, he attached springs to hospital beds so they could strengthen their muscles while lying down.
👉 These early designs became the foundation of the Pilates Reformer, which is still used today — including in the 4Lane Physiotherapy studio.

“It is the mind itself which builds the body.” This philosophy remains at the heart of Pilates today.

✨ Experience Pilates at 4Lane Physiotherapy
Our Group Rehab classes have a strong focus on pilates reformer exercises that help build strength, control, mobility and resilience — guided by qualified Physiotherapists who understand the body.

📲 Learn more about our Group Rehab classes at 4Lane Physiotherapy : https://4lane.com.au/clinicalpilates/

06/01/2026

🪡 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture — What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard the terms dry needling and acupuncture — but they’re not the same thing 👇

🧠 Acupuncture

✔ Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine
✔ Practised for over 4,000 years
✔ Focuses on restoring balance of energy (“chi”)
✔ Uses specific points along meridian lines
✔ Often used for systemic conditions

💪 Dry Needling

✔ A modern, evidence-based treatment
✔ Targets muscles, tendons, ligaments & joints
✔ Focuses on myofascial trigger points (tight, painful knots in muscle)
✔ Uses a fine “hair-line” needle — no injections
✔ Widely used by physiotherapists worldwide (including at 4Lane Physiotherapy)

Dry needling aims to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore normal muscle function by influencing both local tissue chemistry and the nervous system.

🔬 Why Does It Work?

Research shows dry needling can:
✔ Increase blood flow to deep tissues
✔ Reduce inflammation
✔ Activate the body’s natural pain-relief (opioids)
✔ Calm over-sensitive pain pathways
✔ Improve muscle activation and movement patterns

One study found 74% of chronic pain patients experienced relief lasting weeks or longer after just one session.

Importantly, dry needling is a valuable adjunct to other treatment modalities, such as hands-on treatment for pain relief, reassurance, education, and a tailored exercise prescription.

🏃‍♂️ Common Conditions that may benefit from Dry Needling:

• Neck & shoulder pain
• Tennis elbow
• Headaches
• Low back pain
• Knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Ligament & tendon pain

⚠️ Is It Safe?

Yes. Dry needling is considered very safe when performed by trained professionals. Some people may experience mild soreness, fatigue, or small bruising — all normal and temporary.

📞 Ready to Book?

If you’re dealing with acute or ongoing musculoskeletal pain, our Physio team can help with:
✔ Hands-on treatment
✔ Education & reassurance
✔ Tailored exercise programs
✔ Dry needling (when appropriate)

📱 Call 9756 7424 or book online at www.4lane.com.au

16/12/2025

📢 We’re Hiring – Receptionist (Casual)

4Lane Physiotherapy in Dunsborough is seeking a friendly, reliable Receptionist to join our team.

🕒 Casual position – 8 hours per week
📍 Dunsborough
💼 Great role for someone with admin or reception experience (health preferred)

Duties include booking appointments, answering phones, processing payments, basic admin tasks, and helping keep the clinic welcoming and organised.

If you’re personable and enjoy working in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Please send your resume (and a brief intro) to info@4lane.com.au, apply via seek, or message us directly.

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09/12/2025

🎾 Tennis Elbow vs Golfer’s Elbow — What’s Really Going On? 🏌️‍♂️

Elbow pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy — and two big culprits are Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow. Despite their names, you don’t need to play tennis or golf to develop them!

They typically affect people aged 35–60 and often occur in your dominant arm.

🔍 Why Do They Happen?

Both conditions are linked to:
✔ Repetitive arm use
✔ Heavy lifting
✔ Vibrating tools
✔ Technique or equipment changes
✔ AND interestingly — underuse of the elbow too!

✨ Signs & Symptoms

🎾 Tennis Elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow
Discomfort with gripping or wrist extension
Sometimes weakness or pain into the back of the hand/wrist

🏌️ Golfer’s Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow
Pain may radiate into the palm/wrist
Weak grip and discomfort with lifting/holding objects

🔬 What’s Actually Happening?

Changes occur in the tendon fibres — similar to what we see in Achilles tendon issues.
Inflammation, altered collagen, and microscopic tearing increase pain and sensitivity.

✔️ So… How Do We Fix It?

Good news — non-surgical treatment is the gold standard! 🙌

Our approach may include:

✨ Manual therapy
⚡Shockwave Therapy
💪 Strengthening and tendon-loading exercises
↔️ Range of motion work
🧠 Motor control retraining
🔁 Load management & activity modification
💻 Ergonomic guidance
🎾 Sports technique advice
🎽 Bracing, taping or splints where needed
❄ Targeted ice therapy

For more info on elbow pain you can visit: https://4lane.com.au/understanding-elbow-pain/

💬 Who Should You See?

Our Physiotherapy team is fully equipped to assess, treat, and guide you through recovery — from hands-on treatment to tailored home exercise programs designed around your goals.

📞 Book with us today to start reducing elbow pain and get back to the activities you love!

02/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Specials Are Here at 4Lane Physiotherapy! 🎄

To all our amazing clients — it’s that time of year again! Our Group Class Christmas Specials are back for a limited time 🎁✨

⭐ Special Offer Packs:
• 5-Pack Group Rehab (Clinical Pilates): $190
• 10-Pack Group Rehab (Clinical Pilates): $350
• 10-Pack Physio Strength (Gym-Based Circuit Class): $250

If you’ve been thinking about joining one of our group classes, now is the perfect time! Because our Physiotherapists run these classes, private health rebates apply.

✨ Plus — our Blend Class remains at our great everyday price:
• 5-Pack: $110
• 10-Pack: $200

📲 How to Purchase:
Buy via the 4Lane App or call us on 9756 7424.
You can also view our group class timetable on our website.

🗓 All packs are valid for 12 months from purchase and are only available until December 18th — with class prices increasing in the new year, now is the best time to jump in!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎅✨
4Lane Physiotherapy
📞 9756 7424
🌐 www.4lane.com.au

25/11/2025

🦵 Knee Osteoarthritis – Is Exercise Making It Worse?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, causing joint pain, stiffness and reduced function. But here’s something many people don’t realise 👇

📸 Scans don’t tell the whole story
X-rays can show “degeneration” or “wear and tear”, but this doesn’t always match how you feel. Some people have “severe” OA on imaging and no pain, and others have lots of pain with only mild changes.

❌ Myth: “My knees are bone on bone, I shouldn’t load them.”
✅ Reality: Avoiding activity often makes things worse. Research shows that joint-loading exercise does not damage knee cartilage in people with, or at risk of, knee OA. In fact, the right amount of loading can help keep cartilage healthier over time.

🏃‍♂️ Running & squats don’t automatically wear out your knees.
Studies following runners over many years found no higher rate of knee OA than non-runners. The key is getting the dose and type of exercise right for you.

💪 Tailored exercise is first-line treatment
+ Exercise can:
+ Reduce pain
+ Improve function & strength
+ Boost confidence with movement
+ Decrease reliance on painkillers

At 4Lane Physiotherapy, we offer Physio Strength – tailored resistance-based classes, perfect for those with Knee Osteoarthritis. Our Physio Strength class times are:

Mon, Wed, Thu: 8–9am
Tue & Thu: 11am

👩‍⚕️ Who should I book with?
All of our physiotherapists are qualified to help with knee OA. We can prescribe individualised exercises, plus home programs, taping, massage, shockwave therapy and dry needling when appropriate.

For more info you can visit: https://4lane.com.au/knee-osteoarthritis/

11/11/2025

🌀 Foam Rolling — Miracle Fix or Just Hype?

Foam rolling has been hyped for years — from loosening “tight” muscles to boosting recovery and performance. But what does the science actually say? 👀

Here’s what we know:

💡 Foam rolling doesn’t physically “break up” knots or fascia.
The pressure just isn’t strong enough to cause structural changes in muscle tissue.

✨ What it can do:

Improve short-term flexibility and joint range of motion (though effects last ~10 mins).

Help reduce feelings of muscle soreness after exercise.

Enhance relaxation and pain tolerance — thanks to your nervous system, not mechanical changes.

🏃‍♀️ Performance boost?
Rolling before training might help elite athletes with sprint or power output, but the difference is tiny for most people.

🩵 Recovery benefits?
Yes — rolling after workouts can make you feel better and recover faster by reducing DOMS (delayed muscle soreness).

📏 Best practice:
✅ 3–5 sets of 20–30 seconds per muscle
✅ 3–5 times per week for lasting benefits

In short — foam rolling can be a great tool for flexibility and recovery, but it’s not a magic fix. Think of it as a nervous system “reset,” not a muscle “repair.”

For more info visit or website to find out more: https://4lane.com.au/to-roll-or-not-to-roll/

💬 Do you foam roll regularly? Have you noticed a difference in your recovery?

30/10/2025

💪 Let’s Talk Tendons!

Ever wondered how tendons differ from muscles or ligaments?
Think of tendons as strong, flexible cords — like ropes — that connect your muscles to your bones, helping you move, jump, and absorb impact.

🧠 Here’s a quick breakdown:

Tendons connect muscles to bone

Ligaments connect bone to bone (for stability)

Muscles create movement

Tendons act like shock absorbers and are made from tough collagen fibres — but with less blood supply, meaning they can take longer to heal.

🔥 Common Tendon Injuries:

Tendonitis (inflammation and pain)

Tendinosis (chronic thickening or scarring)

Tenosynovitis (Like De Quervain's syndrome or “Mother’s thumb”)

Tendon tears or ruptures

Calcific enthesitis (bony spurs at the attachment point)

💡 Keep your tendons strong by:
✅ Staying active with varied movement
✅ Warming up before and stretching after exercise
✅ Getting enough rest and sleep
✅ Wearing supportive shoes
🚭 And yes… avoid smoking — it slows healing!

If you’re dealing with ongoing tendon pain, our Physiotherapists can help with a tailored plan that includes exercise, massage, dry needling, taping and shockwave therapy.

📲 Book online or call 9756 7424 today to get your tendons feeling their best!

Address

70 Commonage Road
Dunsborough, WA
6281

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+61897505186

Website

https://4lane.com.au/

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