Restore Function Physiotherapy

Restore Function Physiotherapy Excellence in injury, rehabilitation & clinical exercise. Sports, Women’s Health, Neuro Rehab.

Restore Function Physiotherapy & Pilates delivers personalised care tailored to individual problems and goals. We are committed to providing excellence in injury and pain management. Where appropriate, a multi-disciplinary team approach is used for optimal client outcomes.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT | End-Stage Rehab Testing After ACL Injury 🧐 Getting back to sport isn’t just about being pain-free o...
24/06/2026

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT | End-Stage Rehab Testing After ACL Injury 🧐

Getting back to sport isn’t just about being pain-free or hitting a timeline.

A 2025 review by Mengis et al. examined which return-to-sport tests are the most valid, reliable and practical for estimating reinjury risk following ACL reconstruction. While the review focused on ACL injuries, the principles apply to many lower limb injuries.

So what should end-stage rehab include?

💪 Strength

Strong muscles are essential for protecting the knee during sport.

The review recommends:
⭐️ Quadriceps strength testing using either an 8RM test or handheld dynamometry.
⭐️ A quadriceps strength ratio of approximately 0.7-1.0, meaning the hamstrings should be 70-100% as strong as the quadriceps.

🏃 Functional Performance

Strength alone isn’t enough. Athletes also need to demonstrate they can safely tolerate the demands of sport.

Recommended tests include:
⭐️ Drop jumps
⭐️ Single-leg hop for distance
⭐️ Triple hop for distance
⭐️ Crossover hop for distance

Using both vertical and horizontal movement tests provides a more complete picture of readiness.

🧠 Psychological Readiness

Returning to sport also means being mentally prepared.

Validated questionnaires such as:
⭐️ ACL Return to Sport Index (ACL-RSI)
⭐️ Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)
⭐️ Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia

can help identify confidence levels and fear of reinjury, both of which influence return-to-sport success.

Key takeaway 👇

End-stage rehab testing is critical for determining whether you are fit to return to sport at your desired level and with a reduced risk of injury. A range of physical and psychological factors, including strength, functional ability and fear of movement, should be considered

📖 Reference
Mengis N, Höher J, Ellermann A, et al. (2025). A Guideline for Validated Return-to-Sport Testing in Everyday Clinical Practice: A Focused Review on the Validity, Reliability, and Feasibility of Tests Estimating the Risk of Reinjury After ACL Reconstruction. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine..

Read more on our blog https://restorefunction.com.au/2026/04/03/are-you-ready-to-return-to-sport/

17/06/2026

Living with hip or knee pain doesn’t mean you have to stop doing the things you love.

Our physiotherapist-led Hip & Knee Exercise Class is designed specifically for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis, persistent joint pain, or those wanting to improve strength, mobility and confidence with movement.

✅ Individualised exercise programs
✅ Tailored to your goals and abilities
✅ Small group environment
✅ Supervised by a physiotherapist
✅ Improve strength, balance and function

Every participant completes an initial assessment, allowing us to create a program that meets your individual needs and progresses at the right pace for you.

Ready to move better and feel stronger? Contact our team to learn more or book your initial assessment.

📍 Restore Function Physiotherapy
🌐 restorefunction.com.au
📞 (07) 3397 1077

07/06/2026

Brisbane Marathon done and dusted? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👏

Whether you tackled the marathon or half marathon, chances are your legs are going to be feeling the effects.

Normatec Compression Boots are designed to help support recovery by using dynamic air compression to:
✔️ Reduce feelings of muscle soreness and fatigue
✔️ Improve circulation
✔️ Assist with recovery
✔️ Leave your legs feeling fresher and lighter

If your calves, quads and hamstrings are reminding you just how far you ran this weekend, now is the perfect time to prioritise recovery.

Book in for your 30-minute recovery session for only $30!

Shop 1, 589 Logan Road, Greenslopes
📞 3148 4417
🌎 www.restorefunction.com.au

Research Spotlight - Exercise & Perimenopause 🧐Are musculoskeletal symptoms part of the perimenopause picture? A narrati...
01/06/2026

Research Spotlight - Exercise & Perimenopause 🧐

Are musculoskeletal symptoms part of the perimenopause picture? A narrative review by Wright et al., published in Climacteric in 2024, explored this very question in the paper “The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause.”

Musculoskeletal symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause may include:
✅ Arthralgia or joint pain
✅ Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength
✅ Loss of bone density, leading to osteopenia or osteoporosis
✅ Progression of osteoarthritis
✅ Balance impairments
✅ Pelvic floor weakness

More than 70% of women will experience musculoskeletal symptoms, and around 25% may experience disability from these symptoms during the transition from perimenopause to post-menopause (Wright et al., 2024).

So, how can physiotherapy help? 🤔

Targeted resistance exercise performed consistently at least 2 times per week (ACSM, 2026) is a powerful tool to help navigate the changes associated with perimenopause and ageing. Exercise can support strength, bone health, balance, pelvic floor function and long-term physical health and function 💪

Perimenopause is not just hormonal. Your muscles, joints and movement matter too.

Read more in our blog https://bit.ly/exerciseandperimenopause (link in bio).

22/05/2026

Introducing Normatec Compression Boots now available at Restore Function Physiotherapy!

Normatec uses dynamic air compression technology to help:

✔️ Reduce muscle soreness
✔️ Improve circulation
✔️ Decrease swelling and heaviness
✔️ Support recovery after training or competition
✔️ Help you feel fresher, faster

Perfect for runners, gym goers, team sport athletes or anyone wanting to give tired legs some extra TLC 🦵✨

💥 30 minute sessions | $30

📲 Book online or call the clinic on 3148 4417 to secure your session


What an incredible day at Restore Function Physiotherapy 💛A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Australia’s Big...
21/05/2026

What an incredible day at Restore Function Physiotherapy 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, from our early morning patients through to our late afternoon visitors who enjoyed the delicious sweet treats lovingly baked by our team 🍰🧁

Together, we raised an amazing $1120 for Cancer Council and reached our fundraising goal! 🙌

A very special thank you to a wonderful lady who has been a patient of the clinic for many years and a dear friend to Miranda, who popped in to show her support as a cancer survivor 💛

We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity, kindness and community spirit shown throughout the day.

Thank you for helping us support such an important cause 🙏

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Shop 1, 589 Logan Road
Greenslopes, QLD
4120

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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