Hindmarsh Physio and Sports

03/05/2026

02/05/2026

Move More, Hurt Less: Just 2 Hours of Exercise a Week Can Transform Joint Pain.

If you suffer from hip, back, or knee pain, here's some genuinely good news — you don't need to overhaul your life to feel better. A major study of 40,000 people across Britain found that just two hours of exercise per week led to 35% less pain and 29% fewer GP visits.

What did the study involve?

Participants joined two one-hour fitness classes per week for three months, run by Nuffield Health at gyms across the country. Sessions were led by rehabilitation specialists and focused on everyday goals: better mobility, strength, stability, and fitness.
The results were striking:

Nearly half as many sick days taken
Families needed to step in and help 21% less often
Many people who had stopped working due to pain returned to employment

It was a simple prescription: move more.

The bottom line? Structured, guided exercise is one of the most powerful tools available for joint pain.
https://www.theguardian.com

01/05/2026

Good news for our Pilates and Core Exercise Lovers
A recent study was investigating the effects of pelvic floor muscle exercise combined with core stability exercise on women with stress urinary incontinence following the treatment of nonspecific chronic low back pain

It aimed to compare the combined effects of core stability exercise and Pelvic floor muscle exercise with the effects of Pelvic floor exercise alone on women with stress urinary incontinence who also experience nonspecific chronic low back pain.

The findings illustrated that 72% of the combined exercise participants and 28% of the control group participants showed improvement in Urinary Incontinence Symptoms after 12 weeks of intervention. In addition, the amount and frequency of urine leakage significantly decreased in the intervention group compared to the control group.

Drawing the conclusion that improvement of Urinary Incontinence symptoms in women with nonspecific chronic low back pain, reduction of frequency, and improvement of the Quality of Life were more evident from Pelvic floor exercises with core stability exercise than from Pelvic floor exercises alone.

If you need someone who can help you get your pelvic floor in better working order...Reach out.

Nipa SI, Sriboonreung T, Paungmali A, Phongnarisorn C
Advances in Urology 2022 (2051374)

29/04/2026

Shin Splints
From ouch to on-track. How to outsmart your shins

The three main pathologies that can cause shin pain are...
1) Medial tibial stress syndrome:
2) Medial tibial stress fracture:
3) Exertional compartment syndromes

Helpful Hints
🔴 Short term symptom relievers only will not get rid of the problem long term.
🔴 Common technique faults include slow step rates and over striding need to be considered.
🔴 Adjusting your step rate towards the more desired level ( 170-190 steps per minute) can always help reduce the overload on landing.
🔴 A quicker shorter step rate needs to be aimed for in many cases.
🔴 Calf, quads and gluteal strengthening is essential to any runners strength and conditioning program. e.g. you should be able to complete 25-30 single calf raises on a step with each leg.

✅ Want to see how you can reduce your pain.. Reach out to see our Physios

Shin splints is one of the most common reasons for exercise-induced leg pain. It does not imply a specific diagnosis, but rather the presence of pain over…

27/04/2026

What causes back pain in children and adolescents​​​​​​​​​.
When our Kids complain of back pain it is important to understand the reasons as it is generally agreed that poor postural habits from a young age can be a precursor to back pain later in life.

Back pain is common in Australian children and adolescents with the changes in our lifestyles often contributing to more discomfort in their backs.

Follow the link 🔗 below for the common contributing factors, what medical conditions need investigating and how physio can help.
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https://hindmarshphysio.com.au/resources/back-pain-in-children-and-teenagers

25/04/2026

Join a passionate team focused on delivering high quality care • 2 -3 days • Near city location • Well established Physio Clinic + excellent support

Our local independently owned and operated Musculoskeletal clinic is looking for a talented and energetic physio who wants to contribute to making our Clinic even better. Free from corporate constraints - join a locally owned clinic that prioritises clinical excellence and personal development. With flexibility and genuine care for our team we take great pride in our work and commitment to our clients and staff.

More info also on Seek or at Hindmarshphysio.com.au

Physiotherapy position available at Hindmarsh and Fitzroy Physiotherapy Clinics

24/04/2026

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At Hindmarsh Physiotherapy we remember those who have lost their lives and served in the wars or during peacekeeping operations, fighting to give us the freedoms we enjoy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It is one of the most important national occasions in Australia and New Zealand as it is a rare occasion shared by our two countries.

23/04/2026

Strong Mums Start Before Baby Arrives

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it also places unique demands on your body. From back pain and pelvic discomfort to preparing for labour and recovery, the right support can make all the difference.

Physiotherapy during pregnancy isn’t just about managing pain, it’s about helping you move well, feel confident, and prepare your body for birth and life.

Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or nearing your due date, its always a good time to focus on your health and our Women’s Health Physio is just the right person to help you.

Contact us today to support your journey from bump to birth and beyond.
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17/04/2026

Many people are living with chronic pain.
It’s not about going back: it’s about moving forward.

Susan Sontag says: ‘Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place."
Physiotherapy is one of many professions that can play a role in the management of persistent pain.
Here is an article from Psych with some very useful advice,

Whatever your own experience of long-haul sickness, a shift in perspective could help you enjoy a full and happier life

16/04/2026

We take childrens sporting injuries seriously- and so should you.
It would appear that over recent years the severity and frequency of Childrens Sporting injuries have increased, possibly due to the increased loads of multiple sports and also when there is early specialization into a single sport.

Children are still growing their bones, tendons, muscles and ligaments, making them more susceptible to injuries.

At Hindmarsh Physio and Sports we can take care of those niggles and sprains so you can be assured that long term issues are minimised.

Trusted physiotherapy care in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic offers expert treatment, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation…

16/04/2026

School Holidays is the best time to get those Sports niggles and injuries sorted.
Its a long winter season of sport coming up and small injuries can turn into big problems
Contact us now to learn how we can help make this season the best it can be.

This rise in participation has brought about an associated increase in both traumatic and overuse injuries in the young athlete between 7 and 17.…