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Australian Exercise Guidelines Are you keen to start an exercise routine but feel unsure about where to start? The team at MyPhysio are passionate about a healthy lifestyle. Exercise guidelines for Australian adults are based on recommendations provided by the Australian Government Department of Health. These guidelines aim to promote physical activity and reduce the risk of…

We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of My Physio’s brand new clinic at the ‘Duncraig by Hawaiian’ Shopping Centre, 50 Marri Road, Duncraig!

Join us for free face painting, major prizes, coffees, games and give aways.

My Physio Perth is expanding to Duncraig. Here’s a little more detail on what’s new from February 2024: New Clinic Location – Duncraig Shopping Centre We’re delighted to announce that we will be opening the doors to My Physio Duncraig, in February 2024. This second clinic, located at Duncraig Shopping Centre (50 Marri Road, Duncraig), will boast a coastal-themed, comfortable,…

Over the past two years, the term “TELEHEALTH” has become a buzz word. Doctors are using it with great success as are many other allied health professions. But how can it work for Physiotherapy? Is it still effective? Is it worthwhile? How does Telehealth work? Video consultations run much like a normal video call. Like…

As we transition to a new phase of living with COVID-19, our protocols have been adjusted to support the health of our clients and staff. This is based on guidelines and health advice from the WA Government and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Please feel free to contact us on 94476152 to discuss alternative treatment…

How are they related? The acute and chronic effects of exercise have an influence on our immune system. Acute exercise (moderate to vigorous intensity <60mins) is seen to be important in stimulating the ongoing exchange of immune cells in our body. Regular exercise has an accumulative (chronic) effect by enhancing cell immune defense. Very high…

It’s commonly believed that the brain receives pain signals directly from injured tissue resulting in a painful experience. That is not true! How does pain work? The nerves in our body simply provide the brain with information that an event has occurred and our brain interprets that information, along with many other factors before initiating…

Physio near me is a common search phrase used by people looking for a physio when they are in pain. Physio near me may result in less travel time by providing you with a list of the closest physios but that doesn’t mean you’ll get the most effective treatment. There are more important characteristics of a physio…

We are often asked whether running causes knee osteoarthritis (OA). This is a common misconception after experiencing knee pain following activity. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Xray imaging comonly reveals age related changes in these areas of your knee, but these…

This is a simple explanation of dry needling, including the benefits and risks when used as part of a physio consultation. For more extensive information on dry needling, ensure you visit our dry needling page. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is the insertion of a very fine acupuncture needle into a tight band of…