Symmetry Physiotherapy

14/11/2025

Low back pain that keeps coming back isn't always just "tight muscles". For some people it may be linked to an underlying inflammatory condition called Spondyloarthritis (SpA).⁠
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This week, the Symmetry team had the opportunity to learn from Dr Carol McCrum, who presented on Spondyloarthritis recognition and referral guidance for physiotherapists treating low-back pain presentations.⁠
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The session focused on:⁠
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🔷Pathophysiology of Spondyloarthritis ⁠
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🔷The importance of screening for potential Spondyloarthitis in patients ⁠
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🔷When to suspect Axial and Peripheral Spondyloarthritis ⁠
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🔷Common inflammatory back pain features ⁠
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🔷Who to refer your patients on to for best care practices⁠
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Ongoing training like this helps our physios stay up to date, support early identification and provide safe and effective care for people experiencing persistent low-back or tendon-related pain.⁠
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If your back pain is recurring, affecting your daily life or behaving differently than usual, our physios are here to help guide you through assessment and management.

12/11/2025

Mobility Matters - Why Men Need to Focus on Flexibility⁠
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Tight hips. Stiff hamstrings. Sore backs.⁠
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Flexibility often gets ignored, but it plays a big role in performance and injury prevention.⁠
🔷Improve your range of motion⁠
🔷Relieve lower back tension⁠
🔷Support better strength and control⁠
🔷Move and recover more effectively⁠
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Even small changes to your warm-up or training can make a difference.⁠
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Link in our bio...⁠
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Book your physio session today...

https://symmetry.physio/symmetry_blog/mobility-matters-why-men-need-to-focus-on-flexibility/

Improving flexibility is key to reducing pain, preventing injury and helping men move better in sport and everyday life.   Mobility Matters: Why Men Need to Focus on Flexibility   Mobility is about more than just touching your toes. For many men, tight hips, hamstrings and lower backs can limit pe...

11/11/2025

Whether you're on the tools, at a desk, or in the gym, physiotherapy can help keep you moving at your best. ⁠
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Our physio's work with men of all ages and activities to improve movement, prevent injury, and support recovery, helping you stay strong, mobile and ready for whatever your day demands.⁠
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From managing workplace strain and gym-related niggles to building strength and flexibility, we'll design a program that supports your goals and keeps you performing at your best.⁠
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Book an appointment and stay on top of your health and performance.

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03/11/2025

Great to have some of our team attending the Sports Medicine Australia Conference 2025 in Hobart over the weekend.⁠
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It was an inspiring weekend joining Clinicians, researchers and sports professionals from across Australia to explore the latest in sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance.⁠
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Highlights included sessions on personalised sports medicine using muscle-level MRI, RED's prevention and early intervention, hamstring injury risk reduction and biomechanical approaches to ACL rehabilitation and return-to-play decision making.⁠
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We also enjoyed catching up with colleagues from Victoria University's Physiotherapy School and expanding our ideas of how to better support our patients with evidence-based care and industry collaborations.

31/10/2025

🎃 Halloween fun at Symmetry Physiotherapy! 👻⁠
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Some of our clinics have gone all out this year, bringing plenty of spooky spirit (and maybe a few scares) into our clinics!🕸️🕷️🧛🧙⁠
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From cobwebs to costumes, our team has embraced the Halloween spirit and added a little extra fun to everyone's day⁠
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Check out the frightfully fantastic costumes.⁠

29/10/2025

From injury rehab to peak performance, physiotherapy plays a vital role in joint health. We break down how strength training, movement retraining and progressive load all contribute to a safe, strong return to activity.⁠
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🔷Relieve pain⁠
🔷Restore control and strength⁠
🔷Return to sport or work with confidence⁠
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Read the full blog on our website and speak with your physio to start your recovery journey today.⁠

Recovery doesn't stop when the pain fades. Physiotherapy helps guide your journey from injury to performance by rebuilding joint strength, mobility and confidence.   Rehab to Performance: How Physio Supports Joint Recovery   Injuries, pain and joint problems can disrupt more than just your physica...

28/10/2025

Did you know that exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage osteoarthritis?⁠
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Our GLA:D Program is an individualised exercise and education program designed to help reduce pain, improve mobility and build stronger, healthier joints. ⁠
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Take the first step toward moving with more confidence and less pain.⁠
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Book your GLA:D assessment today and find out how this program can support your joint health.⁠

27/10/2025

Donations are still being accepted for your gently worn sneakers to support The Sneaker Rescue's mission.⁠
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How You Can Help:⁠
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🔷Gather your retired sneakers that are still in good nick.⁠
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🔷Drop them off at one of our clinics, and we'll make sure they find a new purpose.⁠
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference. Your generous donations will be gratefully accepted and passed on to The Sneaker Rescue, who will distribute them to those in need. Let's keep the positive impact going! 👟⁠
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24/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our Symmetry Physiotherapy Teams are proud to be 'wearing it pink' to show our support.⁠
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We're helping raise awareness for early detection and encouraging everyone to prioritise their health. A simple step like booking a breast screen can make a life-changing difference.⁠
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Let's continue to look after ourselves and support those affected but breast cancer. Together we can make a difference.⁠
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If it has been a while since your last screening, this is a reminder to book your appointment today.⁠
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22/10/2025

Feeling tight after a long week at your desk?

Here’s a simple resistance band exercise to help free up your shoulders and upper back. It focuses on shoulder external rotation, helping counteract that rounded posture from hours at a desk.

Quality over quantity; focus on control and smooth movement for the best results.

If you are dealing with shoulder or neck tensions, our physiotherapists can help with personalised exercises and treatment to restore comfort and mobility. 

Book an appointment today and move better.