Changing how we manage lower back pain
Research released from the University of Sydney this week supports a more natural approach to managing lower back pain. Rather than hitting your pain with strong opioid based analgesics and avoiding activity, your can now expect your doctor advise you to keep moving, avoid heavy pain killers, and perform gentle exercises to recover. They will…
STEP into SPRING
The sun and the blossoms are out!
It’s time to shake off your winter cobwebs and get active.
Book an appointment with our physios to get moving again, or join a pilates or yoga class!
Book now on 9850 4437
Yoga Classes now on!
We are pleased to announce yoga classes at Thompsons Road Physiotherapy, starting Weds 16th August. The classes will be conducted by our physiotherapist Lauren Broomhall, in the Living and Learning Centre @ Ajani. Starting with Wednesday 2-3pm, Lauren is offering an intro-level slow flow class for all abilities and levels of experience. Cost is $25…
Why does it ache more in winter!?
It is a common patient complaint in the world of physio – “My joints seem to ache more in winter – is it possible?” The answer is “Yes!” There are a combination of reasons as to why people experience more pain during the colder winter months – especially when the temperature drops down here in…
Respiratory and Oncology Physiotherapy
We are pleased to welcome Megan Howard, Respiratory and Oncology Physiotherapist, to the TRP team! What is respiratory physiotherapy? Respiratory physiotherapy is a field of physiotherapy that specialises in the assessment and treatment of diseases in the heart and lungs that can affect the process of breathing, as well as reduce exercise tolerance and quality…
Yoga Assessments with Lauren
Are you keen to try yoga, but not sure how to get started? Or maybe you’re coming back from an injury and not sure if you can safely return to your usual yoga class? Or are you finding yourself stuck with a few key poses in class and want to work out how to master that…
Women’s Health Lecture Series: Breasts, Bras and Biomechanics
On Wednesday 8th March – we had the great pleasure of welcoming Tish Monahan from She Science, a specialty sports bra store in Kew, to Thompsons Road Physiotherapy. Tish kindly presented to a group of our clients for a free women’s health lecture on breasts, bras and biomechanics. It was the first in a three-part series we…
