Function Therapy

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Welcome to Function Therapy, professional and innovative physical health and therapy clinic. We specialise in the treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries using a selection of therapy techniques, as well as remedial and relaxation massage. Our wide range of services include:
- Musculoskeletal Therapy
- Remedial Massage Therapies
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Relaxation & Pregnancy

Massage

We work alongside you to individualise each treatment, ensuring we achieve your desired outcomes for your rehabilitation and therapy. Our clients with private health insurance enjoy the benefits of receiving on-the-spot claims with our HICAPS facilities.

06/06/2026

Mastering the "No": The Towel-Assisted Neck Glide 🧣💪

Continuing our June Neck Rotation focus, we are diving into one of our absolute favourite home care drills: the Towel-Assisted Neck Rotation.

When your neck feels stiff, the muscles often tighten up to protect the joints. By using a towel, you create a gentle, localized "seatbelt" effect for your spine that:

- Supports the Joint: It guides the specific neck vertebra in the exact direction it needs to glide.
- De-loads the Muscles: The towel does the heavy lifting, allowing tight muscles to relax and let go.
- Safely Increases Range: It helps you gently sneak past that sticky "block" so you can turn your head further without pinching.

The FTP Tip:
Place a hand towel behind your neck. Cross your arms over to hold the ends—if you want to turn your head to the right, your left hand holds the towel steady against your chest, and your right hand gently pulls the towel across your cheek to guide your head around. Keep it gentle, moving only to the edge of comfort, never into pain!

➡️ FOLLOW US to catch our step-by-step video reel demonstrating this technique tomorrow!

02/06/2026

New Month Focus: The Power of Saying "No" (and Turning Your Head!) 🗣️🚫

Welcome to June! This month, we are shifting our clinical focus up to the top of the chain and looking closely at Neck Rotation.

The Ultimate Neck Test 📐
When we assess neck rotation in the clinic, we are looking for a very specific blueprint. For a proper, full, and healthy movement pattern, your neck should be able to turn smoothly until your chin aligns with your collarbone (aka your clavicle).
Can you do it comfortably on both sides? Go ahead, give it a gentle try right now!

Why Is Your "No" Restricted?
If your chin stops short, or if you feel a pinch, tightness, or have to cheat by moving your shoulders, your neck rotation is restricted. This common issue is often caused by:
- Long hours staring straight ahead at a computer screen or phone 🖥️
- Carrying stress and tension in your upper traps and shoulders 😟
- Sleeping in awkward positions 🛌

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be breaking down exactly how to restore this movement so you can look over your shoulder effortlessly—and say "no" with total confidence.

Try the test! Does your chin easily reach your collarbone on both sides, or is one side feeling a little stubborn? Let us know below! 👇

➡️ FOLLOW US all through June as we share easy stretches, releases, and mobility drills for your neck!

31/05/2026

Squat Month Recap: Your Blueprint to a Better Bottom Position! 🏋️‍♀️✨

Wow, what a month! We’ve spent the last few weeks breaking down the squat pattern from head to toe. If you missed any of our reels or want a quick cheat sheet to save for your next leg day, here is the ultimate FTP wrap-up:

The Squat Success Toolkit: 🛠️
- Foam Rolling Pre-Squat: The ultimate tool to improve tissue mobility and warm up your quads, glutes, and calves before you load up. 🌀
- Supine Hip Flexion (Wall Assisted): A brilliant way to practice deep hip folding and feel your core engage with gravity out of the equation. 🧱
- Knee-to-Wall Mobilisation: Our go-to drill to release stiff ankles so you can sit deep without falling backward. 🦵
- 90/90 Hip Stretch: The gold standard for unlocking both internal and external hip rotation for a smoother tracking squat. 🧭
- Tx Extension "Sit-Up" on Roller: Active upper back opening to keep your chest proud and protect your lower back. 脊
- Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat: A single-leg game-changer to target sticky spots and build strength in deep hip flexion. 🪜

Which of these drills made the biggest difference to your squat depth this month? Let us know below! 👇

➡️ SAVE THIS POST so you can use it as a checklist before your next workout!
➡️ Ready for a personalized movement blueprint? Click the link in our bio to book a session in our Mobility Lab.

27/05/2026

Mastering the Squat: The Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat 🪜🍑

Wrapping up our Squat Month focus at FTP, we are bringing out one of the absolute best tools for building a bulletproof lower body: the Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat.

If you feel stuck at a certain depth in your normal squat or find your hips pinching when you go low, shifting to this single-leg variation is an absolute game-changer.

Why the Elevation Makes a Difference
By simply placing your front foot on a small step or plate, you change the angles of the movement to unlock amazing benefits:
- Deep Hip Flexion
- It stretches and strengthens the glutes and hip stabilizers
- Balances Discrepancies

The FTP Tip:
Set up with your front foot securely on a small platform. As you lower down, think about driving your front knee forward while keeping your torso relatively upright. Control the descent, pause for a second at the bottom to feel that deep hip stretch, and push smoothly back to the top through your whole front foot!

➡️ FOLLOW US for more "rehab hacks" to perfect your squat form all month long!

23/05/2026

Mastering the Squat: The Tx Extension "Sit-Up" 🌀脊

Continuing our Squat Month at FTP, we are looking at an awesome variation to open up your upper back: the Thoracic Extension "Sit-Up" on a Foam Roller.

To perfect your squat, you need a thoracic spine (Tx) that can stay upright. This exercise uses the foam roller as a pivot point to actively train those upper back muscles to extend!

Why Active Tx Extension Matters for Your Squat:
- Keeps You Upright: A stiff upper back forces your torso to dump forward as you squat, shifting unwanted stress onto your lower back. Active extension keeps your chest proud and your spine safe.
- Better Bar Position: If you lift weights, thoracic extension is what allows your shoulders to comfortably hold a barbell in a back or front squat position without pain.
- Core & Back Synergy: Unlike a standard crunch, this "sit-up" focuses on extending over the roller and then using your core to pull back up, teaching your trunk to stay stable while your upper back opens up.

The FTP Tip:
Place the roller horizontally across your mid-back. Support your head with your hands and keep your hips heavy on the floor. Gently lean back over the roller to find that deep upper-back stretch, then perform a small, controlled active "sit-up" to return to the start. Think about pivoting around the roller rather than bending from your waist!

➡️ FOLLOW US for more "rehab hacks" to perfect your squat form all month long!

21/05/2026

Mastering the Squat: The 90/90 Hip Opener 🧭🍑

Continuing our Squat Month at FTP, we are looking at an absolute gold-standard drill for unlocking tight hips: the 90/90 Hip Mobility Stretch.

The 90/90 position is uniquely powerful because it works on both sides of the hip equation at the exact same time:
- Front Leg Focus: Targets external rotation (the ability to turn your thigh bone outward), which is crucial for creating a stable, wide base at the bottom of your squat.
- Back Leg Focus: Targets internal rotation (the ability to turn your thigh bone inward), an often-forgotten movement pattern that allows your pelvis to move freely as you drop low.
- Double Duty: It forces your hips to stretch in the exact directions they need to glide to keep your knees tracking beautifully.

The FTP Tip:
Sit up tall and try to keep both sit-bones heavy on the floor. Think about hinging from your hips with a flat back rather than slumping forward over your knee. You want to feel a deep, comfortable release through the back of the front hip and the front of the back hip. If it feels too intense, lean back slightly on your hands to scale it down!

➡️ FOLLOW US to catch our video walkthrough on how to transition smoothly through this stretch!
➡️ Hips feeling locked up? Let’s map out your mobility. Book your spot in the lab via the link in our bio.

18/05/2026

Did you know that massage is more than just a luxury—it’s a scientifically backed tool for recovery? A recent 2025 study confirms that massage therapy is a high-performing modality for relieving chronic lower back pain.

Why it works: The study highlighted several techniques that don't just feel good, but actually accelerate your recovery:
- Myofascial Release: Amazing for improving functional outcomes and overall satisfaction.
- Classical Therapeutic Massage: Great for reducing muscle spasms and increasing mobility.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Specifically targets those stubborn "knots" to reduce localized pain.

The best part? These benefits aren't just temporary. Research shows that massage therapy can generate long-term pain relief, with improvements sustained for up to 6 months!

At Function Therapy Practice, our team is trained in every one of these evidence-based techniques. We consistently integrate these methods into our personalized treatment plans to ensure you get back to doing what you love, pain-free.

Ready to start your recovery? Click the link in our bio to book your session! 📅

Source: Badyin & Khomutets (2025). The effectiveness of different massage techniques in the rehabilitation of patients with low back pain.

14/05/2026

Mastering the Squat: The Knee-to-Wall Secret 🧱🦵

Continuing our Squat Month at FTP, we’re sharing another essential drill for your movement toolkit: the Knee-to-Wall Ankle Mobilisation.

If you feel like you’re falling backward during a squat or if your heels keep lifting off the ground, the "handbrake" might actually be your ankles!

The "Knee-to-Wall" is a simple but powerful way to improve ankle dorsiflexion (the ability of your shin to lean forward over your foot). In a squat, better ankle mobility allows for:
- Better Depth: It lets you sit deeper into the squat without your lower back having to round to compensate.
- Upright Posture: It keeps your torso more vertical, reducing the "leaning forward" feeling that can strain the back.
- Balanced Weight: It helps keep your centre of gravity over the middle of your foot, making the whole movement feel more stable.

The FTP Tip:
Keep your heel glued to the floor! As you drive your knee forward toward the wall, focus on a smooth, controlled stretch at the back of the ankle or a "closing" feeling at the front. If you feel a sharp pinch, stop—that’s a sign we need to look at the joint spacing together.

➡️ FOLLOW US for more "rehab hacks" to perfect your squat form all month long!

11/05/2026

Mastering the Squat: The Wall-Assisted Secret 🧱🧘‍♂️

Continuing our Squat Month at FTP, we’re sharing one of our favourite "cheat codes" for building a better movement pattern: the Supine Hip Flexion (Wall Assisted).

If you struggle with keeping your back flat or feeling your core during a squat, this exercise is for you!

By lying on your back with your feet against the wall, we take gravity out of the equation. This makes it much easier to:
- Find Your Hips: You can practice moving your hips through the deep "bottom" range of a squat without the stress of standing up.
- Feel the Core: The floor provides immediate feedback. If your lower back arches away from the ground, you know exactly when to re-engage those core muscles!
- Correct Direction: It trains your joints to fold in the right order, creating a blueprint for when you transition back to a standing squat.

➡️ FOLLOW US to see the full video breakdown of this exercise later this week!

➡️ Want to troubleshoot your squat? Let’s get you into the Mobility Lab. Book your Clinical Exercise session via the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

🔊 CAN YOU HEAR THAT?! 🔊

We’re putting your ears to the test for a chance to snag a $20 Massage / Deep Tissue Treatment! 😱

We lined up three of our team members for a squat challenge, but one of them has a very "vocal" knee. Watch the video, listen closely to the crick-pop, and tell us: Who’s got the noisy knee? 🦵💥

HOW TO PLAY & WIN: 👇 Comment your guess below! (A, B, or C) 📩 Check your DMs! We will message you privately to let you know if you’re a winner and send you your exclusive booking Code.

Whether you guess right or wrong, we’ve got a little something for everyone who enters! 🎁

Hurry—this challenge is only for the month of May!



Terms and Conditions:
- Validity: Offer valid for bookings made and attended between May 9th and May 31st, 2026.
- Eligibility: Limit of one entry and one discounted treatment per person.
- Service Scope: Offer applies strictly to 60-minute Deep Tissue/Remedial Massage treatments.
- Clients: Open to both new and existing clients of the clinic.
- Booking Policy: Bookings are subject to therapist availability during May. We recommend booking early to secure your spot.
- Cancellation: Our standard 24-hour cancellation policy applies. Failure to show or late cancellation voids the special offer rate and results in full cancellation payment fee.
- Non-Transferable: This offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with any other clinic promotion or health fund rebate.

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1455 Sandgate Road
Nundah, QLD
4012

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Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
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Saturday 8:30am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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