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Written by our own clinicians - explanations of the conditions we see most often, what the evidence says about treating them, and what is happening across our clinics and the teams we support.

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May 24, 2026

Understanding Mallet Finger: when your fingertip won’t straighten

It happens in a split second: a ball hits the tip of your finger, or you catch your hand while tucking in a bedsheet. Suddenly, the end of your finger is drooping, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t lift it back up. This common injury is known as a Mallet Finger.

March 30, 2026
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Achilles Tendinopathy: What it is and how physiotherapy helps

February 28, 2026
Physiotherapy

Sydney West Physio is Sponsoring the Raging Waters Running Festival – Sunday 15th March 2026

February 14, 2026
Physiotherapy

Understanding Lisfranc Injuries: A Guide For All

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Understanding Upper Limb Pain in Women: Common Mistakes

Are you female and experiencing pain in your upper limbs? You're not alone. Many women...
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20 Oct
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When to see a dance physiotherapist for pain and injury management

As a dancer, experiencing pain or injury can be a frustrating and sometimes even scary...
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14 Sep
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Prehabilitation: Your Path to a Successful Surgery and Speedy Recovery

Undergoing surgery can be a daunting prospect, but did you know that you have the...
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13 Aug
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How do I stop my cast from being so itchy?

Breaking an arm or a leg and being stuck in a cast for six weeks...
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23 Jun
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Why am I still dizzy? PPPD

A significant proportion of the community will struggle with episodes of dizziness at some point...
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20 May
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Sever's Disease - a huge driver in heel pain in youth sport

Heel pain in children active in sports is very common. A recent study showed that...
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Post-Natal Rehabilitation
19 Mar
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Post-Natal Rehabilitation

Having a baby is one of life’s truly remarkable experiences. At Sydney West Physio we...
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6 Feb
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It's never just an ankle sprain

Ankle sprains are by far the most underestimated injury in the lower limb. A large proportion...
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27 Nov
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What is Osgood Schlatter Disease and is it as scary as it sounds?

Has your child been complaining about pain in the front of their knee? Have you noticed...
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4 Oct
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Lower Back Nerve Pain

One of the more common complaints that patients present with at our physiotherapy clinic is...
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