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James running a client through one of the best physio exercises for shoulder pain

Physio for Shoulder Pain: Our Top 15 Exercises

At Physio and Exercise Lab, we specialise in physio for shoulder pain, helping countless patients overcome discomfort through targeted exercises and professional guidance. The best physio exercises for shoulder pain include pendulum swings, shoulder blade squeezes, and scapular retractions, but it’s important to assess your comfort levels while doing any rehabilitation exercises. In this blog, we’ll share our top 15 physio exercises for shoulder pain to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility.

James running through physio neck strenghtening exercises for stiff necks and neck pain

Our Physios’ Top 11 Neck Strengthening Exercises

The right physio neck exercises, such as neck rotations and shoulder shrugs, can help ease neck pain and stiffness and promote mobility. In my years as a physiotherapist, I’ve found that neck pain is one of the most common and difficult forms of pain that people face. Neck stiffness and pain make it difficult to move, cook, clean, work, exercise, sleep – essentially everything involved in daily life! Fortunately, these simple neck exercises can help you ease neck tension so you can go about your daily tasks more comfortably. Here are 11 of the best physio neck exercises I rely on to help my clients find immediate and long-term relief for stiff or sore necks. Quick Summary Neck Rotation Rows

Patient doing one of the best exercises for tennis elbow rehabilitation

The Best Exercises for Tennis Elbow

If you are struggling with pain from tennis elbow, certain exercises such as wrist curls, bicep curls, and extensor strengthening may help. I’ve worked with many athletes, carpenters, plumbers, and painters who have noticed positive improvements from doing these tennis elbow physio exercises regularly. Here is a list of 8 tennis elbow physio exercises that can offer both short and long term tennis elbow relief through gentle stretching and strengthening.

Physio performing one of the best physio exercises for lower back pain

Our Top Physio Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Back pain is a problem for millions of Australians but simple mobility and exercise may get your back moving and offer some relief. If you are looking for a simple way to feel better, here is a list of 14 of the best physio exercises for lower back pain. Many of these lower back exercises are suitable for all fitness levels, can be completed with minimal space, and require no equipment.

Ankle physio exercise being performed

Our Top 7 Ankle Physio Exercises

I’ve seen amazing recoveries in my patients who follow guided ankle physio exercises, such as the ankle alphabet, lateral bounding, or single leg balancing. Wondering what in the world the ankle alphabet is? Read on to learn about some of the common ankle physio exercises I incorporate in rehabilitation routines and how to do them.

Kade and James balancing while throwing a ball

Our Top 8 Vestibular Exercises

I’ve worked with many clients who struggle with balance and dizziness. Fortunately, there are a number of vestibular rehab exercises that can help improve your equilibrium and reduce dizziness. Here, I’ll cover 8 vestibular rehab exercises that may help improve balance and dizziness. I’ve included exercises you can do right at home, with minimal equipment, as well as modifications to get you started.

A person wearing comfortable clothes during a physio appointment

What to Wear to a Physio Appointment

Trying to decide what to wear to physio? I always recommend choosing clothing that is non-restrictive and comfortable. In this simple guide, I’ve broken down what to wear to physio appointments based on the type of injury or area being treated to help ensure you are as comfortable as can be.

Physio discussing medicare coverage with a vestibular physio patient

Does Medicare Cover Physio?

Does Medicare cover physio? Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements. Over my 10 years working as a physio, I’ve had many clients enquire about this. As such, I’ve put together this blog covering everything you need to know about Medicare and physio, the eligibility requirements, how to claim Medicare for physiotherapy, and the differences between Medicare and private health cover so you know exactly what to expect.

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Physio for Shoulder Pain: Our Top 15 Exercises

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The right physio neck exercises, such as neck rotations and

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If you are struggling with pain from tennis elbow, certain

Our Top Physio Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Back pain is a problem for millions of Australians but

Our Top 7 Ankle Physio Exercises

I’ve seen amazing recoveries in my patients who follow guided