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

February 14, 2026
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Understanding Lisfranc Injuries: A Guide For All

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30 Aug
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5 Movements at the Office

Returning to the Office and Simple Exercises As the imminent return to the office approaches, the...
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17 Jul
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Are you finding pooping a bit of a strain?

Do you suffer from constipation? Has this been an ongoing issue for you over time?...
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22 May
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Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most common injuries a person can experience during...
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8 Apr
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Returning to running after a baby

Returning to high impact activity after giving birth can be a very exciting but also...
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20 Feb
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Immobilised after surgery? Here’s how to stay strong!

Following certain injuries or procedures it is important to undergo a period of immobilisation to...
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12 Jan
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Cervicogenic Headaches

Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from your cervical spine. It is one of the...
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14 Oct
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BEWARE the post-COVID return to ACTIVEWEAR ... Returning to sport following a COVID lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has created huge repercussions across the world and changed our way of...
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30 Sep
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Bring It On!! Penrith v's Rabbitohs

Our Penrith Team are getting behind this weekends NRL Grand Final. The office is decorated...
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11 Sep
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What is "Bursitis"?

Most of us are familiar with the word “bursitis” and have seen it written on...
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8 Aug
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So you’ve been told you have abdominal muscle separation, now what?

What is Abdominal muscle separation? Abdominal muscle separation is a common term used to describe rectus...
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