Adapt Movement

12/06/2026

Exercise is often recommended to support mental health.

Most people are aware of that.

The challenge is usually not understanding that it helps, but actually getting started.

It is common to feel like you need to do a lot for it to make a difference.

Long sessions, high intensity, or doing it most days of the week.

For many people, that becomes difficult to maintain.

This is where starting small becomes important.

Small, consistent steps are often more sustainable and can still have a meaningful impact over time.

It also helps build confidence and makes it easier to continue.

We have unpacked this further in the blog if you want to explore it in more detail.

Link:
https://www.adaptmovement.com.au/post/exercise-and-mental-health-why-starting-small-matters

This content is general information only and reflects Sam’s current understanding and interpretation of research and clinical experience. It is not individual medical advice. Please speak with your doctor or treating healthcare professional about your specific situation.

29/05/2026

I did my physio. I did the exercises. But I'm still not back to normal.

We hear this a lot. And honestly? It's not your fault.

Getting assessed is one thing. Getting all the way back to doing what you love is another, and that's where our 3:30pm supervised group classes come in.

Up to 10 people. Tailored to your conditions. Progressed at your pace.

Ready to close the gap?

👉 https://www.adaptmovement.com.au/services/group-gym-classes

27/05/2026

The sky doing some amazing things this morning!

25/05/2026

“What is the root cause of my pain?”

There are also a lot of social media posts claiming that a specific treatment, assessment, practitioner or clinic can find the “root cause” of pain.

You will often see suggestions that if you are not improving, it is because your “root cause” has not been identified or addressed.

This is usually followed by examples of treatments that are said to target the cause rather than the symptoms.

Often, those examples are still based on short term symptom modification.

There is a bit of irony in that. Oh the irony.

It makes sense that we want to find the root cause of the pain. If something is causing the pain, finding it feels like the first step to fixing it.

But in many cases, pain does not come down to a single cause.

There are often multiple factors involved.

This can include what is happening in the tissues, but also how the body is responding more broadly.

This is one of the reasons pain can feel inconsistent or hard to fully explain.

It also means that focusing on just one “cause” does not always lead to the outcome people expect.

Understanding this can change how we approach pain and what we focus on when trying to manage it.

We have unpacked this further in the blog if you want to explore it in more detail.

Link:
https://www.adaptmovement.com.au/post/the-root-cause-of-pain-is

This content is general information only and reflects Sam’s current understanding and interpretation of research and clinical experience. It is not individual medical advice. Please speak with your doctor or treating healthcare professional about your specific situation.

20/05/2026

Say hi to Sam, our Exercise Physiologist & Director at Adapt Movement! 👋

18/05/2026

Often, people are sent for scans to try and understand "what is going on".

This study looked at 602 people.
492 without shoulder pain and 110 with shoulder pain.

They scanned all of their shoulders.

What they found was that 98.7% of people had what would be described as “abnormalities” on their MRI.

This included things like tendinopathies and even partial or full thickness tears.

Importantly, this was not just in people with pain.

People without pain also had these findings.

This raises an important question.

Should we still be viewing these as “abnormalities”, or are they in many cases a normal part of aging?

It also helps explain why scans do not always match symptoms.

We have unpacked this further in the blog if you want to explore it in more detail.

Link:
https://www.adaptmovement.com.au/post/good-and-bad-news-for-shoulder-pain

This content is general information only and reflects Sam’s current understanding and interpretation of research and clinical experience. It is not individual medical advice. Please speak with your doctor or treating healthcare professional about your specific situation.

16/05/2026

Physios, is your workplace actually helping you grow?

We're Adapt Movement in Geraldton, WA, and we're hiring a full-time physiotherapist.

We're a multidisciplinary clinic with a gym, Pilates studio, and a team that takes clinical excellence seriously. We offer above-award pay starting at $95,000 inclusive of super, a PD budget, mentorship, relocation support, and a caseload built around your interests.

We want someone who believes in active management, thinks critically about pain and movement, and genuinely enjoys being part of a team.

The ocean is five minutes away. The lifestyle is real. The role is ready.

Full AHPRA registration and full Australian working rights required. Visa sponsorship not available.

Interested? Send your CV to [email protected]

14/05/2026

Yes!

📢Geraldton Aquarena 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱

Great news! The indoor pools have just reopened with refurbishment of the mechanical ventilation system nearing completion.

The indoor changerooms will remain temporarily closed for a short period as works are still in progress however the outdoor changerooms are available for general use.

Patrons with young children are advised that the outdoor showers are cold.

The hydrotherapy changeroom (including a shower with hot water) is open for people with high support needs and their carers.

Swimming lessons and group fitness classes will resume on Monday 18 May 2026.

Timetables and registration forms are available on the Aquarena’s website 👉https://bit.ly/3QYVQMa

The outdoor pool is now closed for the off-peak season.

We thank the community for their patience during these necessary works and assure every endeavour is being made to minimise disruptions.

These works align with the Liveable theme of the City’s Strategic Community Plan which reflects the organisation’s commitment to investing in recreation infrastructure to support current and future needs.

13/05/2026

Say hi to Tayaba, one of our physios at Adapt Movement 👋

Helping you move better, feel stronger, and get back to what you love.

11/05/2026

We're looking for a physio with a passion about MSK and pain. 📍 Geraldton, WA

At Adapt Movement, we're a multidisciplinary team of physios, an exercise physiologist, a psychologist, and a dietitian. We have a gym, a Pilates studio, a bright clinic, and the ocean five minutes away.

We're hiring a full-time physiotherapist and we want someone who genuinely loves what they do.

Here's what that looks like for us. You consider the full person within their context, not just symptoms or diagnosis. You believe in active management and helping patients understand their path to recovery. You're curious, you're coachable, and you're looking for a team that pushes you to be better.

In return, we offer a starting salary of $95,000 inclusive of super, a PD budget, relocation support, allocated admin time every week, real mentorship, and a career pathway built around you.

Geraldton is a real coastal city. Affordable. Beautiful. Five minutes from the water. If you've been thinking about a sea change, this is worth a look.

Full AHPRA registration and full Australian working rights required. Visa sponsorship not available.

Send your CV to [email protected] or share this with a physio who needs to see it. 🌊