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City Physiotherapy – Adelaide Physio 

Read about treatment and exercise advice from the team at City Physiotherapy in Adelaide. 

We provide you with an extensive variety of physiotherapy topics and practical advice to assist you to get better as quickly as possible. 

We want to educate and inform you about your body, and how physiotherapy can elevate the quality of your everyday life.

 Visit our treatments page to see our full list of treatments, and scroll to find our latest blog posts.

  • Top 7 Benefits of Group Exercise

    25 May 2023

    If you find it difficult to maintain a health and fitness regime, struggle to hold yourself accountable when training alone, or simply don’t know where to start, group exercise or training sessions are a great way to boost your wellbeing.  Regular physical activity helps reduce the risk of disease, strengthens bones and muscles, and improves […] Tags: exercise, fitness, group exercise

  • How Much Pain Is Safe During Exercise?

    13 April 2023

    “No pain, no gain,” says Benjamin Franklin, then Jane Fonda, and is now repeated by numerous personal trainers, bodybuilders, runners, and fitness enthusiasts, but how much pain is safe during exercise before it becomes too much? “Feel the burn” is another term used to refer to general discomfort during exercise and working out, however, when […] Tags: exercise, fitness

  • How Do You Maintain Your Passion for Outdoor Activities?

    15 October 2022

    It’s no secret Australians love spending time outdoors and being active; whether hiking, camping, or playing sports with friends, we enjoy being out and enjoying nature. However, if we don’t take care of our bodies, it can be harder to keep up with the outdoor activities we enjoy so much. Pain and diminished flexibility can […] Tags: exercise, fitness, physical activity, wellbeing

  • Why do I feel sore after exercise?

    13 September 2021

    It is very common to feel sore after exercise. This feeling is called delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. It occurs when we use different muscles, use our muscles in a different way, increase the intensity or length of a workout, or incorporate a new exercise.   This type of soreness and stiffness is actually a […] Tags: exercise, fitness, recovery, remedial massage, treatment

  • Warming Up Before You Run

    15 September 2020

    What does a warm-up do? Warming up before you run Performing warm-ups increases muscle temperature and blood flow, which contributes to improved exercise performance and reduced risk of injuries to muscles and tendons. Warming up can also reduce heavy loads on the heart, which can occur when high-intensity exercises are suddenly started.    How long should I […] Tags: exercise, Running

  • Getting back into gym after taking time off?  How to get the most out of your training, and stay injury-free!

    10 June 2020

    Back into Gym With restrictions around COVID-19 lifting, gyms, amongst other exercise centres, are re-opening. The temptation is to jump back into our exercise routines, just as we would’ve done, some months ago. This can lead to potential injuries and interrupt our return to being active! Our Physiotherapist Fraser Green, who is passionate about all […] Tags: exercise, fitness, injury, Stretching

  • How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?

    5 June 2020

    Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults (Ages 18-64): We all know that physical activity every day is essential for your health and well-being.  However, of equal importance is to limit your sedentary behaviour. Fast Facts: Over half of all Australian adults are not active enough. (Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2013. Australian Health Survey: Physical […] Tags: exercise, fitness, physical activity

  • DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

    29 April 2020

    DOMS | No, it’s not the name of your local Pizzeria or what you may feel after consuming too much Pizza. So what is DOMS then? Read on to find out what DOMS is and what you can do about preventing it. DOMS is often referred to as the pain felt 24-72 hours after a […] Tags: exercise, fitness, muscle pain, recovery

  • Is Bending Over Bad For My Lower Back?

    20 April 2020

    If you are confused about the right way to bend over then you are not alone.  So “is bending over bad for my lower back?” you ask. Here we give you the latest on bending and your lower back. The simple answer is no and this can be backed up by some recent research.  A […] Tags: Back Pain, exercise, injury treatment, Lower Back Pain

  • Understanding the “Why” behind Movement & Exercise

    22 November 2019

    How do our mindset and beliefs around exercise affect the decisions we make? This blog explores the nitty-gritty of the “why” movement and exercise are beneficial to you in order to help you make the change you are seeking. As Physiotherapists, one part of our job is to provide evidence-based education to our patients about the […] Tags: exercise, fitness, recovery, wellbeing

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