Hindmarsh Physio and Sports

21/08/2026

We would like to welcome our newest Physio Sid Behl to Hindmarsh Physio and Sports.
Sid completed his Master of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia and has most recently worked in neurological rehabilitation, supporting people recovering from acquired brain injuries to improve their mobility, independence and quality of life.
Sid also has an in-depth understanding of a range of different injuries from the sporting field having worked alongside sports physiotherapists and experienced trainers in amateur Football.

With a strong interest in both neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Sid enjoys helping people regain confidence in their movement and achieve their individual goals.
Outside the clinic, Sid has a keen interest in health and fitness and trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. Having experienced his own sports-related injuries, he understands the frustration that pain and movement restrictions can cause. This perspective drives his commitment to providing evidence-based, long-term solutions that help people move well, reduce pain and return to the activities they enjoy.

When he's not at work, Sid enjoys playing drums, guitar, bass and singing, spending time outdoors on nature walks, and catching up with friends and family.

Sid will be consulting on Mondays and Fridays, and we're delighted to welcome him to the team.

Book online or call us on 83462000 to visit with Sid

19/08/2026

Workplace Injuries
90% of serious work related claims in Australia are due to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

Physiotherapy often plays a significant role in the management and prevention of these musculoskeletal workplace injuries and in assisting the return back to work

Workplace Injuries 90% of serious work related claims in Australia are due to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Physiotherapy often plays a…

17/08/2026

Trusted physiotherapy care in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic offers expert treatment, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation…

16/08/2026

Work Injuries AREN'T always OBVIOUS.
Many work injuries aren't recognized because they are not physical in nature which means they're not reported to HR and medical professionals.

Typically, people with 'silent' work injuries fall into the following categories:
1. Psychological Injuries
Unreported incidences of bullying, stress or traumatic events that require time off work or people are told to 'suck it up'.

2. Repetitive Strain Injuries
Gradually worsening pain and discomfort since starting at a workplace (particular with awkward postures or long hours) that continues to worsen for more than 3 months resulting in work and personal productivity changes.

3. Delayed Onset of Symptoms
Incidences such as a 'head knock' or trip that people often laugh at resulting in 'embarrassment often come with delayed symptoms that can take days to start manifesting.

4. Underreporting of Symptoms
Many workers, initially minimize the pain and discomfort they're feeling because they worry about reprimand or being told off or having to do 'extra paperwork' and being a social burden to others.

5. Occupational Diseases
Exposure to harmful substances and conditions can manifest long after your work days are over, particularly in hearing / vision changes.

Make sure you seek help for these silent work injuries

16/08/2026

🌿 Make your health a priority this week
Sunday night is a good time to think about the week ahead — and maybe that ni**le you’ve been putting up with for far too long.

That sore shoulder.
The stiff neck.
The knee that’s been bothering you for months.
The back pain you’ve just learned to live with.

It’s easy to keep saying “I’ll get it looked at eventually.”

But what if this is the week you finally do something about it?

You don’t have to wait until the pain gets worse. A Physiotherapy assessment can help you understand what’s causing the problem and, most importantly, what you can do to improve it.

💚 Put your health on the to-do list this week.

Book an appointment with our friendly team and let’s get that long-standing ni**le moving in the right direction. Ph 83462000 or book online

12/08/2026

Personal Trainer or Exercise Physiologist? 🤔
They’re NOT the same thing.

Both can help you get fitter and stronger — but an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) has a minimum 4-year university degree and specialised training in using exercise to help manage injury, pain, chronic conditions and complex health issues.

Think of it this way:

🏋️ Personal Trainer → exercise and fitness for generally healthy people.

🎓 Exercise Physiologist → exercise as part of your healthcare.

An AEP can help with things like back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, neurological conditions, recovery after surgery and injury — as well as improving strength, fitness and general health.

And you don't have to be unwell to see one!

If pain, age, injury or a health condition is getting in the way of exercise, the right exercise professional can make all the difference.

At Hindmarsh Physio, our Exercise Physiologist works alongside our physiotherapists and other health professionals to create safe, personalised exercise programs that help you move better, get stronger and stay active. 💪

Exercise isn't just about getting fit.
Sometimes, it's part of your treatment.

09/08/2026

Are you an over strider ?
Watch that stride length to reduce hip pain during walking and running.

This tip is so simple and yet highly effective! For anterior hip pain, one of the most potent provocations is overstriding in gait. Researchers have demonstrated that a tiny 2° increase in hip extension angle resulted in a very meaningful increase in anterior hip joint forces of approximately 20% of body weight!

Often people develop anterior hip pain after taking up ‘power walking’ or walking with taller/faster walkers. Fast walking with long strides is often worse than running for anterior hip pain, due to the repetitive, forced hip extension. The good news is, simple advice around reducing stride length can often have a rapid and marked impact on pain.

Overstriding in running may also irritate the anterior hip but the effect is often greater at the lateral and posterior hip, in association with the higher braking forces incurred when impacting the ground further in front of the body (and the hip).

Changing gait speed or cadence is a simple way to alter a whole host of things.
Increasing cadence by 10%, has been shown to reduce:

• step length
• centre of mass vertical excursion
• braking impulse
• energy absorbed by hip (& knee)
• peak hip adduction
• hip adduction & internal rotation moments,
• and increase late swing phase activation of gluteus maximus and medius.

Remember that when changing anything in running, it needs to be done gradually to avoid unintended overload elsewhere, such as the foot and ankle.
Get in touch and we can assess your gait to make running a whole lot easier

Adapted from A Grimaldi.

08/08/2026

From Baby Steps to Running Strides
We explore how to safely return to running postpartum, common signs you may be pushing too soon, and simple ways to support a stronger comeback.

Trusted physiotherapy care in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic offers expert treatment, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation…

07/08/2026

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of preventable death in people over 65?

As physiotherapists, there’s lots we can do to help keep people, particularly the older population, standing upright. Research speaks for itself -‘The Sunbeam Trial’, which was published in 2018.

The overwhelmingly positive results demonstrated that the effects of physiotherapy-prescribed, individualised strength and balance exercise on falls prevention, showed a 55 per cent reduction in falls.

Speak with our team if you or someone you love needs help with falls prevention.
Supervised exercises or a home program with regular review can be arranged