Physica

05/12/2025

A huge thank you to Dr Ash Moaveni and Dr Sara Safari, from East Melbourne Orthopaedic Sports & Injury Clinic, for presenting to the Physica team at our Physica Excellence Series!

Your insights on injections for knee osteoarthritis, and your discussion on shoulder pathology conditions, were incredibly valuable.

We appreciate your expertise and commitment to advancing patient care.

29/11/2025

🌟 Physica Monthly Wrap 🌟
From triathlons to textbooks, our team has been busy!

🏊‍♂️ Andrew smashed the Noosa Triathlon
🩺 Abbey got a front-row seat in surgery
📚 Jack wrapped up his first semester of physio
💪 Lara’s kicking off her Exercise Physiology journey

We’re proud of our crew pushing boundaries in and out of the clinic!

27/11/2025

🏃‍♂️ 52 marathons. 52 weeks. One powerful cause.

Ben Duffy has been running for the Pat Cronin Foundation to end coward punch violence.

He's coming up to his last 4 marathons!

Support his journey and donate here 👉 https://gofund.me/aee821e7f

21/11/2025

🧠✨ We were privileged to have Dr Andrew Teichtahl, leading rheumatologist, for our Physica Clinical Excellence presentation!

He shared valuable insights into inflammatory spondyloarthritis and osteoporosis, helping our team stay at the forefront of musculoskeletal care.

💡 At Physica, our physiotherapists are trained to assess for inflammatory low back pain and offer a specialised osteoporosis exercise program to support bone health and mobility.

Together, we’re empowering better outcomes for our patients. 💪

🦴‍👨‍⚕️

11/11/2025

06/11/2025

🌬️ When recovery feels stuck, your breath might be the missing piece

Living with chronic pain or a long-term injury isn't just physical, it affects your mental health too. The stress, frustration, and anxiety can actually make your pain worse.

Our physiotherapist Andrew Erzen knows this firsthand. During his professional ice hockey career, a body check left him unable to skate for 4 months with p***c bone stress syndrome. The mental challenge was just as tough as the physical one.

What helped turn things around? Breathwork.

💡 Here's why it matters:
When you're dealing with ongoing pain, your nervous system can get stuck in "fight or flight" mode leading to:

🟢 Increased muscle tension
🟢 Poor sleep quality
🟢 Heightened pain sensitivity
🟢 Overwhelming anxiety

Breathwork is a simple but powerful tool that guides your body back to a calmer state, giving you a better environment for healing.

In his latest blog, Andrew shares:

✅ His personal recovery story
✅ The science behind breathwork and pain
✅ Simple techniques you can try at home
✅ How to know when you need extra support

Read the full article and learn practical breathwork techniques you can start using today 👇

https://www.physica.com.au/breathwork-for-injury-recovery-reduce-anxiety-support-healing/

Want to experience it yourself? Andrew runs regular breathwork classes at Physica Ringwood, plus one-on-one sessions for personalised support.

📍 Physica Ringwood
🔗 Book a breathwork class or 1:1 session: https://www.physica.com.au/breathwork/

05/11/2025

November classes available at Physica! 🌟

Ready to move better, feel stronger, and take control of your health this November?
We have classes running throughout the week:

RINGWOOD 📍

Monday: 11:30am, 12:10pm, 3:10pm
Thursday: 2:30pm, 3:10pm
Friday: 5:30pm

YARRA VALLEY 📍

Monday: 10:00am, 2:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm
Wednesday: 2:45pm
Thursday: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:15am

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply wanting to improve your movement and strength, our classes are designed to help you reach your goals in a supportive, expert-led environment.

New to Physica? Book in for an initial assessment and we'll find the perfect class to suit your needs and schedule!

📞 Get in touch today to secure your spot.

👉 Link in comments to book your assessment

02/11/2025

Heat stroke is no joke
Sports Medicine Australia - heat tool online now

02/11/2025

🌡️ Melbourne Summer is coming - Is your body ready?

With warmer days ahead, understanding heat stress could be the difference between a great workout and a trip to the ER.

Heat-related illness isn't just for elite athletes - it can affect anyone exercising outdoors, from weekend warriors to regular gym-goers who train in their garage.

⚠️ Watch for these warning signs:
• Dizziness or confusion
• Excessive fatigue
• Nausea
• Loss of coordination

🛡️ Stay safe this summer:
✓ Hydrate before, during AND after exercise
✓ Take regular breaks in shade
✓ Wear light, breathable clothing
✓ Exercise during cooler parts of the day

Sports Medicine Australia has developed a FREE Sports Heat Tool that gives you real-time heat-stress ratings for your location.

Planning to exercise outdoors this summer - check out the Sports Medicine Australia tool today - https://shorturl.at/gTebM

31/10/2025

🌟 The Physica Wrap Up! 🌟

It’s been a busy and exciting time for the Physica team — here’s a look at some of the great things we’ve been up to recently 👇

🏃‍♂️ The team hit the pavement for a 5km run during our recent conference — great effort from everyone!
🌬️ Andrew Erzen led an energising breathwork session at Physica Yarra Valley.
🏅 Sheridan smashed it, completing a full marathon – what an achievement!
🎓 Tonya shared her expertise lecturing for the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
🤝 Darren represented Physica at the APA Conference, staying across the latest in our profession.
🏀 Matt joined the Ringwood Hawks Rep Basketball evening – great to connect with our local community.
💍 Maddie tied the knot – congratulations to the happy couple! ❤️
🔬 Ed, Alex, Josh, and Leesa all had the incredible opportunity to observe surgery and deepen their clinical knowledge.

23/10/2025

👏 A huge thank you to Craig Hankridge from !

We were thrilled to have Craig present at our Physica Clinical Excellence Series in September. His insights into lower limb foot conditions and podiatric management were incredibly valuable, giving our team a deeper understanding to directly support outcomes for our clients.

It’s through sharing knowledge and experience like this that we continue to grow as clinicians and enhance the care we provide every day.

Thank you again Craig for your time and expertise! 👣

07/10/2025

🎉 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

Please welcome Jacinta to the Physica Active family! Our new exercise scientist will be helping with:

🏋️‍♀️ Classes
💻 VALD assessments
👤 1-on-1 sessions

Can't wait for you all to meet her! Welcome aboard, Jacinta! 💪

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