Firstpoint Physiotherapy

27/07/2026

Your injury deserves more than painkillers.

If you’ve been injured at work, masking the pain isn’t the same as treating the problem.

The right assessment and treatment can help you recover safely, restore your movement, and support your return to work.

At First Point Physiotherapy, we provide personalised physiotherapy for WorkCover injuries and work closely with your GP, employer and insurer (where appropriate) to help you through every stage of your recovery.

Don’t wait for the pain to become a bigger problem.

📍 Parramatta | Quakers Hill | Thornleigh
🌐 firstpointphysio.com.au
📞 (02) 8123 0987

Let’s get you moving again.

Firstpoint Physiotherapy is offered in the following locations:

Parramatta
Quakers Hill
Thornleigh

10/07/2026

Back pain doesn’t have to become your new normal.

Many people think the answer is to rest until the pain disappears. In reality, the right movement at the right time is often one of the most effective ways to recover.

At First Point Physiotherapy, we take the time to understand what’s causing your pain before creating a personalised treatment plan to help you move with confidence again.

✔ Hands-on treatment
✔ Evidence-based rehabilitation
✔ Individualised care

If back pain is stopping you from doing the things you enjoy, we’re here to help.

📍 Parramatta | Quakers Hill | Thornleigh

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17/02/2026

Recurring pain is one of the most common reasons people come to physio.

In many cases, symptoms settle — but the underlying strength, movement control, and tolerance haven’t fully returned.

That’s why flare-ups happen.

A structured rehab plan is often what breaks the cycle.

If you’ve been stuck in the flare-up cycle, we can help.

Message us or book online.

21/05/2024

15/07/2022

It's important to remember that movement is more than just moving around—it's also about feeling strong and empowered in your own body. Movement can help us cope with our disabilities by giving us something positive and productive to focus on in the midst of pain and discomfort, and it can help us feel better physically as well as mentally.

Movement is the key to coping with disability. The more you move, the better you'll feel, and the more you'll be able to do. You don't have to move every day—just as long as you're moving regularly on a daily basis.

Physical exercise is a great way to help get your body moving again. You can try walking or doing yoga at home, but if that's not your thing, there are tons of ways to get in shape without having to leave your house.

Getting your body moving again is something you can work into your routine, regardless of your goals or time constraints. You can try a new form of exercise now and then to keep things interesting, or stick with what you like most (so long as it's safe!).

15/07/2022

Want to speed up your injury recovery? Here's a tip: heat and ice.

In physiotherapy, we use heat and ice to help with muscle pain, numbness, and swelling. But what are the best ways to use these therapies?

When it comes to heat, you can try using a hot shower or bath to relieve pain. If that doesn't work for you, try heating pads on your lower back or legs.

Heat is great for injuries that are painful, like a sprained knee or overworked muscles. Heat increases blood flow and helps with circulation, which means more oxygen going to your muscles and joints. If you're recovering from a torn ACL or an injury to your Achilles tendon, heat will help get them back to 100%.

Ice is also helpful for injuries that are painful, but it's better for muscle pain than for joint pain. Ice helps reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels, which means less swelling in the affected area.

For ice therapy, try using an ice pack on your lower back or legs right after you're done exercising. You can also apply an ice pack directly on the area of concern.

Keep in mind that both of these therapies should be used only when they're needed—and if they don't provide any relief, you may need to make an appointment with your physician.

We'd love to hear from you!
Physiotherapy Parramatta
Physiotherapy Quakers Hill
☎ +61 2 8123 0987

01/12/2021

Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states.
- Carol Welch
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Physiotherapy Parramatta
Physiotherapy Quakers Hill
☎ +61 2 8123 0987

24/11/2021

**Did You Know**

Benefits of using sports tape and Kinesio tape.

Sports tape is commonly used by sportspeople to provide additional support and protection while performing or participating in a sporting activity. The primary purpose of the tape is to provide additional support to muscles, joints, and ligaments by creating a restriction of movement. This can be felt by the rigidity of the tape. It is so popular among athletes because it protects the muscles by reducing the amount of impact athletes and sportsmen must endure while playing.
Kinesiology taping, on the other hand, aims to improve circulation, support muscles, promote healing, and aid in the prevention of injury. This effect is produced as a result of its elastic properties therefore creating recoil, lifting the skin and unloading tissues.
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Physiotherapy Quakers Hill
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18/11/2021

Suffering from neck pain?

One of the ways soreness of the neck may be triggered is by overstraining the neck muscles, For example, you may be hunched for too many hours in the same exact position while working in front of a computer monitor, or watching too much TV. Sound familiar?
Here are a few ways to quickly manage a muscle strain in the neck.
1. Regularly and gently stretch the neck muscles. One way you can do this is to tip your head to one side and use the arm on the same side you are tipping it to, in order to pull your head down to the side and increase the stretch.
2. Use a combination of ice and hot compress alternately to the affected area.
3. Keep checking your posture. Optimising your position will minimise the load and strain placed on the injured tissues and allow it to settle down quicker.
If you have difficulty managing your sore neck or are looking to accelerate your recovery then seek advice from your local Physiotherapist who will be able to further diagnose and treat your injury.
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Physiotherapy Parramatta
Physiotherapy Quakers Hill
☎ +61 2 8123 0987

15/11/2021

What to do when you have a knee injury?

A little bump here, and a little knee injury there, you just can't help it sometimes when you need to be active and there's a lot of chores or errand to do. Here are simple steps you can do to remedy simple knee injuries.

Ice can lower swelling and irritation and help stop bleeding for minor injuries. The cold restricts blood circulation, which can numb the pain. It also can help reduce any bruising.

On the other hand, a warm compress is an easy way to increase blood inflow to sore areas of your body. This helps reduce pain and speed up the recovery process. You can use a warm compress for a range of conditions, including sore muscles.

Rest yourself on a sofa or a comfortable surface and apply compression, or wrap the injured or sore knee with an elastic bandage to help decrease the swelling, as well as applying ice or cold compress will lessen both the ache and swelling. Remember to place a towel over the ice pack or hot compress bag to avoid direct contact with the skin over the affected area.
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Physiotherapy Parramatta
Physiotherapy Quakers Hill
☎ +61 2 8123 0987