Is Your Calf Tightness Actually Coming From Your Back?22 Sep at 2:05 pmTim CathersIf you’ve been dealing with calf tightness that just won’t go away — tight after a run, tight after a…Read this Post
Pain that persists is not a measure of tissue damage – it’s over-protection.16 Jul at 3:56 pmTim CathersPain that persists is not a measure of tissue damage – it’s over-protection. When pain lingers, your body changes how…Read this Post
Back Pain Is Not What You Think: 5 Facts That Actually Help You Recover1 May at 12:32 pmTim CathersBack pain can be frustrating, isolating, debilitating, and downright scary. If you’ve ever dealt with it, you know exactly what…Read this Post
Building a Stronger Body in the New YearDecember 19, 2025Tim CathersThe New Year motivates many to set goals like joining a gym or getting stronger, but most resolutions fail not…Read this Post
How to move well over 60September 23, 2025Tim CathersHow to Move Well Over 60: A Physio’s Guide to Staying Active, Strong & Independent Getting older doesn’t have to…Read this Post
I’ve got “Runner’s Knee” – How do I get back to running?September 16, 2025Tim CathersRunner’s knee (also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common injuries we see in runners. The…Read this Post
The Come-back Athlete: Is Now the Time to Reclaim Your Inner Athlete?May 13, 2025Tim Cathers“Oh I will just start on Monday.” “I’ll begin after I finish this kids event.” “I should get that checked…Read this Post
Osteoporosis, osteopenia and what you can do about itApril 9, 2025Tim CathersOsteoporosis affects in 1 three women and one in five men over the age of 50 world wide (International Osteoporosis…Read this Post
Why does my knee hurt when I’m running/training/walking?February 25, 2025Tim CathersWhen you’re exercising (whether it’s running, training in the gym, bush walking or however you like to move) the last…Read this Post
Is my headache coming from my neck?November 27, 2024Tim CathersThere are lots of causes of headaches. One of the more common causes is cervicogenic headache (or headache that originates…Read this Post
What is Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)?November 15, 2024Tim CathersWhat is Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)? Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 3PD) is a common cause of chronic…Read this Post
What is Menieres Disease?November 5, 2024Tim CathersMenieres Disease What is it? Meniere’s disease is a chronic disorder of your inner ear (vestibular system) that produces recurring…Read this Post
What is Vestibular Neuritis?October 24, 2024Tim CathersVestibular System Recap Your vestibular system assists heavily with your balance. It is comprised of the vestibular organ in the…Read this Post
How do I know if I have vestibular migraine?October 21, 2024Tim CathersVestibular Migraine What is it? Vestibular migraine is characterised by repeated spells of dizziness that may or may not be…Read this Post
Do you have the most common cause of vertigo? What is BPPV?October 17, 2024Tim CathersVertigo is a common symptom but it can be caused by lots of different things. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)…Read this Post
5 things you should know about your back painMay 2, 2024Tim CathersYou don’t realise how much you use your back throughout the day until it starts hurting! Yesterday everything moved well…Read this Post
When should I start pilates after an injury?April 11, 2024Tim CathersYou’ve suffered an injury – maybe its another episode of low back pain, perhaps you rolled your ankle at netball…Read this Post
I’ve ruptured my ACL! Do I need to get surgery?March 11, 2024Tim CathersPreviously rupturing your ACL pretty much guaranteed you’d get surgery if you ever wanted to play sport or be active…Read this Post
Went too hard out the gate?February 12, 2024Tim CathersWhether you are an avid gym goer, weekend warrior, or have set a goal to get into shape. The new…Read this Post
Why progress is measured by more than just changes to your painJanuary 23, 2024Tim CathersAlmost everyone who comes to see a physio is coming (at least initially) because of some sort of pain. You…Read this Post