Central Physio & Health - Physiotherapy & Occupational Health Clinic

Central Physio & Health - Physiotherapy & Occupational Health Clinic Our exercise services use a modern scientific approach to exercise prescription and are provided as one-on-one programs, group classes, workshops and coaching.

Physiotherapy
Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Exercise Rehab programs
Group exercise classes
WorkCover Injury Treatment
Return to Work Consulting
Ergonomics and Manual Handling Training and Assessment Central Physio & Health is one of the Gold Coast's leading providers of Physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation + workplace rehabilitation | ergonomic and manual handling training and assessme

nt services. Our Physiotherapy services combine our unique and integrated approach of traditional physiotherapy, whole body movement assessment, and the KLT functional exercise system. Our workplace services are aimed returning injured clients to work sooner, reducing the costs related to workplace injuries, as well as boosting worker health and productivity. We provide rehabilitation consulting, ergonomic assessments, manual handling training, pre-employment assessments, work injury treatment and on-site physiotherapy. BOOK ONLINE OR CALL 07 5679 3664 TODAY

20/08/2026

👋 MEET STEFAN | PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Originally from South Australia, Stefan has swapped Adelaide for the Gold Coast and is making the most of everything Queensland has to offer. ☀️🌊

Stefan brings over 5 years of physiotherapy experience, including three years before joining Central Physio & Health, and is now into his second year with our team.

He enjoys helping people with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, with a particular interest in back, neck and knee conditions.

Outside the clinic, Stefan definitely practices what he preaches when it comes to staying active! 🏃‍♂️🏉

He plays AFL, loves running and has completed half marathons — so whether you’re trying to get back onto the sporting field, return to running or simply move and feel better, Stefan understands how important it is to keep doing the things you enjoy.

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Need help getting back to doing what you love? Book an appointment with Stefan today.

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19/08/2026

🎧 PHYSIO BY DAY. HOUSE & ELECTRONIC MUSIC ENTHUSIAST OUTSIDE THE CLINIC.

Meet John Macansh, one of the familiar faces at Central Physio & Health — and after 8 years with us, we’re starting to think he might actually stick around. 😂

John is one of our senior physiotherapists and brings plenty of experience, knowledge and good humour to the clinic.

Outside physio, John has some pretty interesting passions:

✈️ Loves travelling
🎧 Heavily involved in the house & electronic music scene
🪩 Hosts gigs and festivals
🌏 Always keen for a new experience or destination

So whether you want to talk injuries, rehab, travel destinations, DJs or the latest house and electronic music — John is probably your guy.

Come in and meet John at Central Physio & Health — book your appointment today.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

17/08/2026

🚨 YOUR GLUTES DO FAR MORE THAN JUST POWER A SQUAT.

Strong, well-conditioned glutes contribute to how you walk, climb stairs, run, lift, train and control your hips and legs during everyday movement.

Rather than chasing one “perfect” exercise, the goal is to build enough strength and capacity for your activities — whether that’s getting through the workday comfortably, returning to running or lifting heavier in the gym.

Your physiotherapy plan can help identify where you need to improve and progressively build from there.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Want to get stronger and move with more confidence? Book your physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health today.

16/08/2026

🚨 YOUR DESK JOB SHOULDN’T LEAVE YOUR BODY ACHING BY 4PM.

Long periods at a workstation can contribute to neck and shoulder discomfort, back pain and general fatigue — particularly when you stay in the same position for hours at a time.

The answer isn’t finding one mythical “perfect posture.” A better approach is creating a workstation that gives you options and regularly changing how you sit, stand and move throughout the day.

Adjust your setup. Take movement breaks. Build physical capacity. And don’t ignore symptoms that keep returning.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Desk-related aches becoming a daily occurrence? Book your physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health today.

15/08/2026

🚨 YOUR LOW BACK PAIN IS RARELY JUST ONE THING.

It’s tempting to look for one structure, one muscle, one posture or one scan finding to explain your back pain.

But low back pain can be influenced by a combination of factors, including:

🏋️ Loads + positions — what your back is being asked to tolerate each day
😴 Sleep + stress — both can influence pain sensitivity and recovery
💪 Strength + capacity — is your body prepared for the demands you place on it?
🔄 History + habits — previous episodes, activity levels and how you respond when pain appears

That’s why good physiotherapy isn’t simply about treating the spot that hurts.

We want to understand your whole presentation, identify the factors we can actually change and build a plan that gets you back to doing what matters.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Low back pain keeping you from doing what you enjoy? Book your physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health today.

13/08/2026

🚨 REST CAN HELP LOW BACK PAIN AT FIRST — BUT TOO MUCH FOR TOO LONG CAN SLOW YOUR RECOVERY.

When your back suddenly flares up, temporarily reducing painful or aggravating activities can be sensible.

The problem is when short-term protection becomes long-term avoidance.

As symptoms allow, gradually returning to movement, everyday activities and exercise can help rebuild confidence and physical capacity.

✔️ Settle the initial flare-up
✔️ Keep moving within tolerable limits
✔️ Gradually restore normal activities
✔️ Rebuild strength and capacity
✔️ Progress back to work, gym, sport and life

Your back is designed to move. Reduce when you need to — then rebuild.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Low back pain holding you back? Book your physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health today.

13/08/2026

🚨 REST MIGHT HELP YOUR BACK PAIN AT FIRST — BUT TOO MUCH FOR TOO LONG CAN SLOW YOUR RECOVERY.

When your lower back is acutely painful, temporarily reducing aggravating activities can make sense. But there’s an important difference between modifying activity and becoming afraid to move.

As symptoms begin to settle, gradually returning to comfortable movement and normal activity is often an important part of recovery.

The progression might look like:

✔️ Settle the initial flare-up
✔️ Keep moving within tolerable limits
✔️ Gradually restore normal daily activities
✔️ Rebuild strength and physical capacity
✔️ Progress back towards work, gym, sport and life

Your back generally doesn’t need to be protected from movement forever.

Reduce when you need to. Then progressively rebuild.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Low back pain keeping you from moving normally? Book a physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health today.

10/08/2026

🚨 STOP RESTING YOUR SPRAINED ANKLE.

After an ankle sprain, protecting it early can be important — but complete rest for too long usually isn’t the goal.

As symptoms allow, appropriate movement and progressive loading can help restore:

✔️ Ankle movement
✔️ Calf, foot and ankle strength
✔️ Balance and control
✔️ Confidence on one leg
✔️ Capacity for running, jumping and changing direction

One of the biggest mistakes is stopping rehab when the ankle stops hurting.

Pain may settle before your strength, balance and sporting capacity are fully restored — which can leave you vulnerable to another sprain.

Good ankle rehabilitation isn’t just about getting the swelling down.

The goal is a strong, confident and reliable ankle.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Recently sprained your ankle? Book a physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health and start rebuilding it properly.

10/08/2026

🚨 Shoulder pain making work, training or even everyday tasks harder than they should be?

Shoulder pain can have many contributing factors, which is why treatment shouldn’t simply focus on the spot that hurts.

Physiotherapy can help assess your movement, strength, current activity demands and the tasks that aggravate your symptoms. From there, rehabilitation can progressively restore movement, rebuild shoulder capacity and prepare you for what you actually need your shoulder to do.

Whether your goal is reaching overhead comfortably, getting back into the gym, returning to sport or simply sleeping without your shoulder bothering you, the plan should be specific to your goals.

📍 Surfers Paradise
🌐 centralphysiohealth.com
📞 (07) 5679 3664

Don’t let shoulder pain keep limiting you — book your physiotherapy assessment with Central Physio & Health today.

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Suite C55B Level 2 Circle On Cavill
Surfers Paradise, QLD
4217

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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