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21/10/2026

Bending naturally loads your intervertebral discs; a normal, essential movement your spine is designed to perform.

While an active disc herniation may require a temporary reduction in bending to manage acute symptoms, modification should never mean permanent avoidance.

Your spine is built to adapt, requiring progressive loading to restore capacity and build long-term resilience.

Movement Therapy is here to guide your recovery.

19/10/2026

Great to see Steven back in the clinic!

These ball drills are about more than just catching. We use them to train balance, coordination, reaction time and movement control in people living with Parkinson’s.

Consistent practice and progressive challenges help improve confidence and everyday movement.

16/10/2026

From knee and hamstring pain to getting back to netball.

When she first came in, we identified dynamic knee valgus and worked on improving her strength, control and confidence through the lower limb.

We started with EP-based rehab, then progressively built things up to include more demanding single-leg, landing and sport-specific work.

Now she’s back preparing for rep netball trials.

If knee pain is stopping you from doing the sport you love, come in and see us at Movement Therapy for an assessment.

14/10/2026

Should you stop squatting if you’ve got joint pain or changes on imaging?

Not necessarily.

Squatting is a normal movement we use every day to sit down, stand up, get off the toilet and get out of a car. Completely avoiding it can reduce your strength and capacity over time.

Your joints also respond to appropriate loading. Controlled compression and movement help support cartilage health, while inactivity can lead to losses in muscle mass and strength.

The answer usually isn’t to stop squatting, it’s to adjust the movement. Change the depth, use a box, elevate your heels, reduce the load, and gradually build your tolerance back up.

If squatting is painful and you’re not sure what to change, come in and see us at Movement Therapy for an assessment.

09/10/2026

An MRI finding doesn’t automatically mean your back is broken.

Disc bulges and degeneration are surprisingly common, even in people with no back pain at all. Research has found disc degeneration in around 52% of pain-free 30-year-olds and 80% of pain-free 50-year-olds, while many herniated discs can also naturally reduce over time.

An MRI is one static snapshot. It doesn’t tell us how well you move, how strong you are or what your back can tolerate.

Rather than treating the scan alone, the goal is to build movement, strength and confidence through progressive loading.

If you’ve been told you have a bulged or degenerated disc and aren’t sure what to do next, come in and see us at Movement Therapy for an assessment.

07/10/2026

Constantly stretching because your muscles feel tight?

That feeling of tightness doesn’t always mean your muscles are physically short.

Stretching can improve flexibility and provide temporary relief, but if that tightness keeps coming back, you might need more than just stretching.

Strength training through a full range of motion can help improve flexibility while building the strength and control to use that range.

At Movement Therapy, we can assess what’s contributing to your tightness and help you work towards a long-term solution.

05/10/2026

Weight loss isn’t always just fat loss.

With rapid weight loss, especially on medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, some of the weight lost can also come from muscle and bone.

That’s why strength training and adequate protein matter. The goal isn’t just to lose weight — it’s to protect your strength, bone health and long-term function along the way.

If you’re using a GLP-1 for weight loss and want help training safely and effectively, come in and see us at Movement Therapy.

02/10/2026

The Sitting-Rising Test is a simple way to look at how well you can control your body getting down to and up from the floor.

Research by Brito et al. found that higher Sitting-Rising Test scores were associated with better long-term survival, with each 1-point increase in score linked to a 21% lower risk of death.

The test challenges mobility, balance, control and lower-body capacity; all things that become increasingly important as we get older.

If you’re relying on your hands, knees or other support to get up and down, it may be worth working on now.

Come in and see us at Movement Therapy for an assessment

30/09/2026

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We’re after someone who:
• Is an experienced barista who wants to lead
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• Wants to own their role as lead barista

If coffee is your thing and you’re looking for a full-time role with a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

Check out the link in our bio!

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30/09/2026

Running is great, but strength training is an important part of staying consistent and getting more out of it.

As your speed and training load increase, the demands on your body increase too. Strength training can help you tolerate those loads, improve performance and reduce the risk of common overuse injuries.

At Movement Therapy, we can assess where you’re at and build a strength program around your running goals. Whether you’re returning from injury, chasing a PB or simply trying to stay consistent.

If you’re running regularly but not strength training, book in with our team and we’ll help you get started.