Learn how exercise can help build and maintain strong bones at every age, which activities provide the greatest benefits, and how to get started safely.
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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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Why Many Fitness Plans Fail– A Smarter, Safer Way to Keep Exercising At the start of a new year – or after any health kick – many people feel motivated to exercise more, move better, and look after their bodies. For some, it’s about weight loss. For others, it’s about staying strong, keeping up with
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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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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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If you’ve ever rolled your ankle or pulled a muscle, you’ve probably heard the terms sprain and strain. They sound similar, but they actually refer to different types of soft tissue injuries. Understanding the difference helps you know what’s happening in your body and how best to recover. What Do We Mean by Soft Tissue?
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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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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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Introduction It’s common to think that getting an X-ray or MRI is the best way to find out what’s going on when you’re in pain. But scans aren’t always the first or most helpful step. For many injuries and aches, a thorough physiotherapy assessment provides the answers you need — and helps you start recovery
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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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