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The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact

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The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA – and How We Can Reduce Its Impact Recently, members of our wider physiotherapy community attended the launch of a report from Monash and Curtin Universities forecasting the burden of musculoskeletal conditions in Western Australia over the next 20 years. The infographic below summarises key findings from the […]

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New Year Fitness Goals – What to consider before you commit

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Before you sign up for another fitness subscription… Read this first Before you sign up for another New Year fitness challenge, subscription, or workout app, take a moment to pause. At Spearwood Physiotherapy, we help you choose exercise that actually fits your goals, your body, and your life – so you can build momentum that

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Keeping Dancers Strong and Stage-Ready during Concert Season

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Concert season is one of the most exciting times of the year for dancers and dance schools. Costumes are ready, choreography is polished, and every dancer is working hard to bring their best performance to the stage. But with extra rehearsals, long days, and growing fatigue, the physical load on the body increases dramatically. We

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Exercise for Strong Bones and Muscles in Midlife Women

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Why Bone and Muscle Health Matters As women move through perimenopause and menopause, many notice subtle but frustrating changes — slower recovery from workouts, new aches, or feeling less strong than before. These shifts are not “just ageing.” They reflect the natural drop in estrogen, a hormone that plays a key role in maintaining muscle,

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The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: How Physiotherapy Can Help

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Understanding What Happens During Midlife For many women, the midlife years bring noticeable changes. Recovery after exercise or injury can take longer, little aches hang around, and energy levels may not feel what they once were. Watching parents or relatives deal with joint pain, falls, or osteoporosis can make you wonder — is there anything

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Exercising as a Parent: Tips for Staying Active with Young Children

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Exercising as a Parent: Why It’s Challenging Being a parent—especially to young children—presents unique challenges for staying active. Time, energy, and sleep are often limited, and guilt about taking personal time can make exercise feel impossible. Mothers also face physical changes post-pregnancy, including altered pelvic function, core weakness, and shifts in body shape. As children

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Living with Arthritis: How Physiotherapy Can Help You Move Better

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Living with Arthritis Why Physiotherapy for Arthritis Matters Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain and stiffness, affecting people of all ages. While there’s no cure, the good news is that physiotherapy for arthritis offers proven ways to manage symptoms, improve movement, and support long-term joint health. At Spearwood Physio, we

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