Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale

10/09/2026

This Women's Health Week, take a moment to focus on your health:

🥗 Fuel - plan a nutritious meal
🏃🏻‍♀️Move – book a class, go for a walk, take the stairs instead of the lift
😌Rest – take a break from your phone and let your mind rest
🧘🏻‍♀️Breathe – take some slow deep breaths to calm busy thoughts
🤝 Connect – in person with family, friends, neighbours
📔 Book - those overdue appointments with your health professionals including your women's health physio

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08/09/2026

🌍💙 Happy World Physiotherapy Day! 💙🌍

Today we're celebrating the physios who are dedicated to helping people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain, returning to sport, or simply looking to stay active as you age, physiotherapy is about more than treating pain - it's about empowering you to reach your goals and improve your quality of life.

Every day we're privileged to work alongside our patients, celebrating the small wins, the big milestones, and everything in between. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey.

Here's to keeping our community moving, one step at a time. 💙

Happy World Physiotherapy Day from the team at Total Physiotherapy!

06/09/2026

💙 Happy Father's Day!

Dads are often the first to help everyone else but the last to look after themselves.

If your dad has been putting up with aches, pains, or that "bad back" he's had for years, Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to encourage him to prioritise his health.

Why not gift him something he'll benefit from?
🎁 A physiotherapy assessment
💆 A remedial massage
💪 A resistance band or recovery tool to keep him moving

It's a thoughtful way to help him stay active, healthy, and doing the things he loves for years to come.

From all of us at Total Physiotherapy, we wish all the dads, grandads, and father figures a wonderful Father's Day! 💙

03/09/2026

🚶‍♀️ SEPTEMBER = STEPTEMBER! 👟

This September, we’re encouraging you to step up your movement!

Whether you’re aiming for 10,000 steps a day or simply trying to move a little more than you did yesterday, every step counts.

Walking is a simple way to:
💪 Keep your muscles and joints moving
❤️ Support cardiovascular health
🧠 Boost your mood and energy
🦴 Maintain strength and bone health
🏃‍♀️ Build your capacity for the activities you love

And remember: try not to increase your load significantly all at once but gradual changes allow you to improve and avoid injuries along the way.

A walk at lunch, taking the stairs, walking to the shops, or getting outside after dinner can all add up.

Having trouble getting your steps in because of pain or an injury?
That’s where we can help. We can work with you to find ways to keep moving while gradually building your strength and capacity. Call (02) 9907 0321 to learn more.

👟 This Steptember, don’t focus on perfect. Focus on moving more.

31/08/2026

🌿 Welcome to the team, Isabella! 🌿

We’re excited to welcome Isabella Queiroz, our new Diploma-qualified Remedial Massage Therapist at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale. Isabella offers personalised remedial massage, soft tissue therapy and Dry Needling, with a special interest in musculoskeletal pain, postural issues, injury recovery, stress-related tension and women’s wellbeing.

You can book in with Isabella online;
https://www.totalphysiomv.com/
Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale | Northern Beaches

24/08/2026

"Light bladder leakage" - technically known as "stress urinary incontinence" when it occurs with exercise, coughing, sneezing or laughing is common. It affects around 1 in 3 women at some point during their lifetime.

Too many women put up with the leaking and manage by drinking less (not ideal!), ceasing or modifying their exercise, or wearing pads. Learning to do your pelvic floor exercises CORRECTLY by seeing a women's health physiotherapist is the first step in finding a more lasting solution

23/08/2026

Every Body Deserves The Best

Do you have back pain which is stopping you from getting into the gym?

At our clinic, exercise isn’t one-size-fits-all. We offer tailored care and classes that designed to meet you exactly where you’re at and help you move forward with confidence.
For example you may require

✨ 1:1 physiotherapy
✨ BackFit: small group classes run by an exercise physiologist
✨ Clinical Pilates (Reformer + Mat): for core strengthening and individualised routines in our reformer classes
✨ Functional Fitness : small group classes aimed at whole body strengthening
✨ SeniorFit: classes up to 20 people designed at staying fit for those over 65

Whether you’re managing a condition, returning from injury, or simply wanting to feel stronger and more capable - we have a class for you.

Small groups. Individualised guidance. Clinician-led care.

Ready to get started? Give us a call (02) 9907 0321 or book online at www.totalphysiomv.com

20/08/2026

School Ready? 🎒

School readiness is about more than letters and numbers. Children also need the physical skills to learn, play and participate confidently.
🏃 Gross motor skills like running, jumping, balancing, climbing and ball games build strength, coordination and confidence.
✏️ Fine motor skills like drawing, writing, cutting and building support handwriting, classroom tasks and independence.

If your child avoids physical activities, tires easily, struggles with coordination or has difficulty following instructions, a physiotherapy assessment may help.

🎓 Starting school in 2027? Book an assessment at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale with our Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist, Fiona Elliott, to help your child build the skills and confidence they need for a great start to school.

17/08/2026

🔨 August is Tradies National Health Month! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

Tradies are known for getting the job done - but all too often, their own health gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

Whether you're lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead, or spending long days on-site, the physical demands of trade work can take a toll on your body over time. 🏗️💪

Tradies National Health Month is a reminder that looking after your health isn't a luxury - it's an investment in your ability to keep doing the work you love.

Some simple ways to stay on top of your health:
✅ Don't ignore aches and pains
✅ Build strength to support your body at work
✅ Prioritise recovery and sleep
✅ Stay active outside of work
✅ Seek advice early before minor issues become major injuries

At Total Physiotherapy, we work with tradies of all ages and trades to help manage injuries, prevent future problems, and keep them moving well both on and off the job site.

Your body is your most important tool - look after it. 🔧🦺

📞 If you're dealing with a ni**le that's been hanging around, book in with our team and let's get you back to working at your best.

August is Tradies National Health Month! 👷🏽‍♂️👷🏽‍♀️🛠️

Our data shows body stressing injuries are the leading cause of serious workers' compensation claims among trades workers - accounting for more than a third of all claims.

Preventing musculoskeletal injuries starts with identifying hazardous manual tasks and implementing effective controls to reduce the risk of strain and injury. Learn more in our model Code of Practice: https://bit.ly/2IhK7n6

13/08/2026

🏆 Finals are around the corner… are you ready?

Before the biggest games of the season, ask yourself:

🤔 Are you taping your injury properly?
🏃 Is your warm-up setting you up to perform?
⚡ Is that "little ni**le" still hanging around?
💪 Are you as strong as you need to be to get through finals?

The difference between finishing the season strong and watching from the sidelines can be the small things.

Whether you need injury advice, sports taping, strength testing, or a return-to-play assessment, our physios are here to help you perform at your best when it matters most.

📞 Book your appointment today by calling (02) 9907 0321 and head into finals feeling confident, prepared, and ready to play.