Monaro Physio

17/06/2026

20/05/2026

If physios were builders… we’d spend half our day explaining that the house won’t fix itself. We can diagnose the problem, design the plan, and guide every step but the real progress happens when you show up and do the work.

, , is what builds tissue adaptation. They’re built, not delivered. Physio is a partnership.

We bring the blueprint.

You bring the effort.

Together, we rebuild something stronger than before.

18/05/2026

My mate Zjak and I ran the Canberra runners half marathon. I was stoked to get a sub 1:30 (just!) and Zjak smashed his first one ever!

06/05/2026

If you have a minute, please read Sophie’s new blog on strengthening for osteoporosis. It might be the most important thing to do today!

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to protect and rebuild bone health. Bone responds to load. When we lift weights or use resistance, we are applying stress. This signals our body to build stronger, denser bones. This means that strength training can help increase your bone mineral....

05/05/2026

Using weight‑loss medication? Exercise is still essential.

Movement helps you keep muscle, boost metabolism, improve mood, and maintain results long‑term.
It’s not about punishment — it’s about building a body that feels strong and capable.

If you’re on weight‑loss medication and want a safe, personalised exercise plan, we can help you get started.

30/04/2026

Exercise During Cancer Treatment — It Really Helps

Movement is one of the most powerful tools people have during cancer treatment. The right exercise can reduce fatigue, improve strength and balance, and help people feel more in control.

Sophie has written a new blog explaining:
• why exercise is safe during treatment
• what types of movement help most
• how to adjust exercise to your energy and symptoms

It’s practical, evidence‑based, and reassuring.

Our Exercise With Cancer group runs Mondays at 12pm for anyone wanting gentle, guided support.

A cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. Treatment can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting — physically and emotionally. In the middle of all this, exercise can seem daunting, and many people wonder whether it’s safe or whether rest is the only option.The truth is that the rig...

28/04/2026

We’ve been sitting on some exciting news…
Tanzeem starts at Monaro Physio next week!

He’s worked across disability and general musculoskeletal physio and brings a calm, thoughtful approach to helping people move with confidence.

To celebrate, we’re offering No‑Gap (or $62) initial appointments until June 30th when you mention this post.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get something looked at — this is it.

28/04/2026

We talk a lot about setting goals “for ourselves” — but the real shift happens when you anchor your goals in the roles you choose to play in the world.
Not Who do I want to be?
But How can I contribute?
When your goals serve something bigger than your own metrics, clarity arrives, discipline becomes easier, and your actions start compounding into real impact.
Choose the role.
Define the contribution.
Let the goals follow.

21/04/2026

Forget what you “know.”
It’s the fastest way to stop repeating the same patterns and start seeing the solutions hiding in your blind spots.

13/04/2026

Discomfort isn’t a punishment — it’s often the first sign you’re growing.

After a spinal fracture and a slipped vertebrae, I couldn’t run 1km. It felt like everything I loved had been taken away.

But step by step, rep by rep, things changed.

This weekend I finished a marathon in 3:53.
Not because it was easy, but because I kept choosing to believe in the long game.

Your body adapts to load, not to comfort — and knowing your “why” is what helps you take that first step into the uncomfortable parts of growth.