Back In Motion Brighton

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A little update to our clinic opening hours 😊

While our Friday closing time will now be 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm, we’re still offering late appointments throughout the week for those needing after-hours care.

We know life gets busy, so our team remains committed to providing flexible appointment times to help you access the care you need.

Have you ever wondered why we get pain?
We often talk about pain as something “bad” or something to get rid of — but the science paints a much more interesting picture.

Pain is protective.
Pain is contextual.
And pain isn’t even really “pain” until it’s processed by the brain.

Pain exists to keep us safe. It prompts us to take action, adjust, rest, or protect a part of the body when needed. But whether or not we feel pain — and how strongly we feel it — depends on a whole range of factors: your nervous system, past experiences, stress levels, sleep, beliefs, and even the environment you’re in.

Researchers like Lorimer Moseley and David Butler have helped reshape how clinicians understand and explain pain. Their work has shown that pain is not simply a direct measure of tissue damage, but a complex protective output of the brain designed to keep you safe. In other words: pain is real, but it’s not always a reliable signal of harm.

Understanding this can completely change how we approach recovery, movement, and rehabilitation.

If this topic interests you, it’s worth diving into their work — it’s transformed how many physiotherapists around the world think about and treat pain today.

Running is an excellent form of exercise that offers numerous benefits for our physical and mental well-being. It improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles and bones, and boosts overall fitness. However, pain while running can be common, hampering enjoyment and progress. If you're experiencing pain during your runs, it's crucial to identify the underlying causes and seek appropriate care.

Remember, seeking professional help early on can help prevent chronic pain and promote long-term running success.

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Physiotherapy, Massage & Pilates Brighton Need physiotherapy, remedial massage, or maybe Onero services? With practices Australia-wide, we're your local physio and fitness studio. Call us today at 1300 859 581

Did you know physiotherapist Chelsea has completed extra training to be certified to run GLA:D (Good Living with Arthritis: Denmark) and PD Warrior classes?

A little about our programs:

GLA:D is an education and exercise program designed for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. It’s based on strong research and focuses on teaching you more about your condition while guiding you through specific, supervised exercises to improve strength, control, and function. The aim isn’t just short-term pain relief, but helping you move better and stay active with more confidence in your joints day to day.

PD Warrior is a specialised exercise and education program designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. It focuses on high-energy, neuro-active exercises that aim to challenge the brain and nervous system, helping to improve movement, speed, balance, and overall confidence in daily activities.

Shockwave therapy has been found to be an effective treatment for predominantly tendon injuries and orthopaedic conditions. In addition to providing immediate pain relief, it has also been found to be effective for promoting tendon repair.

What conditions can Shockwave Therapy help with?
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis and Golfers elbow
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs
- Hip pain
- Shin Splints
- Tendinopathy of the Shoulder such as frozen shoulder
- Patella Tendinopathy

If you're experiencing any of the above conditions, Shockwave Therapy could be a great treatment option for you. Give us a call to schedule an assessment.

The palmaris longus is a small tendon in the forearm that runs down into the wrist. Interestingly, not everyone even has it — around 10–15% of people are actually born without it, and it doesn’t affect hand function at all if it’s missing!

When it is present, it can sometimes become irritated, particularly with repetitive wrist or grip-based activity. We’ll often see this in people who are doing a lot of:

- typing or desk work
- gym training (especially gripping or lifting)
- manual work or repetitive wrist loading

When it’s irritated, symptoms can include:
- a dull ache or tightness in the wrist/forearm
- discomfort with gripping or wrist flexion
- sometimes a small, tender band just above the wrist crease

If you have wrist pain, it's worth getting a physio assessment as treatment approach can be different depending on what's driving the pain.

What are custom-made dynamic orthotics actually for?

A lot of people think orthotics are just simple “arch supports” you put into your shoes… but custom-made dynamic orthotics are more than that.

They’re designed following a proper foot mechanics assessment, where we look at how you move, load, and distribute pressure through your feet when you walk, run, and stand. So, it’s not just about the foot itself, it’s the whole lower limb chain (ankles, knees, hips, and even lower back).

If you’ve been “putting up” with foot or lower limb pain for a while, it might be worth booking in for a gaitscan assessment so we can see how your foot biomechanics are impacting your body.

April 25th recognises ANZAC Day, a day to show support, thanks and respect for veterans past and present.

We also thank the people in the armed forces, such as the allied health and medical staff, who support people on the front line, and then when they return home.

The APA is committed to improving health outcomes for veterans through our ongoing advocacy work. Learn more at https://australian.physio/advocacy/equitable-access