Physica

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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02/10/2025

Struggling with achilles pain?

At Physica, we stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based treatment approaches to get you back to doing what you love.

Book your assessment today and experience high-quality, research-informed care. 💪

📲www.physica.com.au
📞Ringwood: 9870 8193
📞Knoxfield: 9764 9359
📞Yarra Valley: 9726 9977

30/09/2025

📚 Shoutout to Imaging Associates Rowville and Dr Rassie for an excellent education session on stress injuries and diagnostic imaging!

Really informative diving into the different types of stress injuries and how imaging helps us diagnose them accurately. This knowledge directly translates to better care for our patients! 💪

Always learning, always improving! 🙏

10/09/2025

🎓 Big shoutout to Grant and Dan for completing their 2025 Masters student supervision!

They've been mentoring students from the Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy program, helping develop the next generation of skilled physios. 💪

Quality supervision = stronger profession = better patient care!

Proud of our team's commitment to education. 🌟

08/09/2025

🎓✨ HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUPERSTAR JACK! ✨🎓

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that our amazing Exercise Scientist, Jack, has just commenced his Masters of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University of Technology! 🏛️

Jack has been an incredible part of the Physica Active team here in Ringwood, bringing his expertise in exercise science and his passion for helping our patients achieve their health and fitness goals. 💪

Drop a 🎓 in the comments to congratulate Jack on this amazing achievement!