2025 Wrap Up
It's been another rewarding year of helping our wonderful patients with their health goals and reclaiming the lives they love. We certainly consider it a privilege to play a role in your health journey. We've continued to also provide free health education into the community through our blogs, social media and healthtips into your mailboxes.
It's been a busy year for PhysioTec clinical staff both in and outside the clinic, with plenty of professional development to stay up to date and extend our skills even further, as well as sports and dance involvement, weddings and babies - it was all happening in 2025! Read on to find out more.
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Our Brisbane Physiotherapy Clinic, services areas including: Salisbury, Brisbane, Tarragindi, Mount Gravatt, Holland Park, Rocklea, Yeronga, Annerley, Camp Hill, Carindale, Coorparoo, Salisbury, Sunnybank, Greenslopes, Seven Hills, Acacia Ridge, Indooroopilly, Woolloongabba, etc.
Because of our expertise in hip conditions, hypermobility, sports injuries, and dance injuries and performance, we also have people visiting us from all over Queensland, Australia and even international visitors. We also have a telehealth service for remote patients.
Top 3 Blogs of 2025
The most popular blog of 2025 was: TFCC Injury and Wrist Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments. This blog, written by Sports Physio, Tyler Cultum, sought to examine the TFCC injury, a common cause of wrist pain on the little finger side of your hand, exploring the signs and symptoms, causes, impacts, and treatment options.
Second place of our top 3 blogs of 2025 goes to: Can Physiotherapy Help My Headache? The focus of this blog focussed on identifying how physiotherapy treatment can help with headaches, exploring the the causes of chronic recurrent headaches, if and how physiotherapy can help, and when to see a doctor.
And the 3rd blog to make our Top 3 list of 2025 is: Plantar Heel Pain in Dancers: What You Need to Know. This blog explored this common heel pain in dancers, touching on the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and how to reduce the risk of experiencing plantar heel pain.
The most liked post on social media was this post from one of our popular blog posts about returning to the gym after hip replacement.
This post explained the important of strengthening and restoring with targeted gym loading patterns that focus on both hip and knee mobility! For Hip and Back Dominant exercises: Romanian Deadlifts and Landmine Offset Romanian Deadlifts were recommended to strengthen your glutes, hamstrings and back muscles.
For Hip and Knee Dominant exercises: Goblet Offset Squats, Landmine Offset Goblet Squats, and Front Squats / Offset Front Squats are perfect to strengthen your quads and improve overall lower body stability and function..
A structured approach with these moves will help you safely build strength while minimising strain. You can read more in the linked blog below!
The second most liked post on our social media was this physio tip from our hypermobility and headache physio, Rachel Crosbee.
This post asked an important question... does standing make your headaches worse? For people with hypermobility, this could be linked to blood flow changes when upright. As our hypermobility physio Rachel mentions: "A few gentle calf raises or marching on the spot can help your body send more blood to your brain, easing those ‘standing headaches."
🧦 Bonus: Compression socks or leggings can give extra support to your circulation.
✅ Small changes= big difference — especially when they’re tailored to you.
You can read more about the link between headaches and hypermobility, in the linked blog below!
And the 3rd most liked post on our social media is this one about jumper's knee.
This post explore the main symptom of Jumper’s Knee, which presents as pain at the base of the kneecap or, less often, at the top of the shin bone.
This pain typically occurs when the patellar tendon is under significant load, such as during jumping, squatting or descending stairs. You may notice more pain on days after intense activity that stresses the tendon, like after a sports event or running.
Stiffness in the front of the knee is common, especially first thing in the morning or during the first few minutes of exercise.
You can read more about Jumper's Knee, in the below linked blog by sports physio, Dr. Molly Connolly!
Our Principal Physiotherapist, Dr. Alison Grimaldi, continued sharing her hip knowledge worldwide
Dr Alison Grimaldi has had another productive and energising year in 2025. She successfully published several new research papers, with additional clinical publications already in development for 2026. Her year was also filled with extensive travel and in-person engagements, where she reconnected with colleagues and contributed to lively discussions on hips, research, and clinical practice.
The return to face-to-face learning continued to gain momentum throughout 2025, with Dr Grimaldi actively involved in events that brought together clinicians and researchers from around the world. She was invited to appear on six podcasts during the year and delivered a combination of online and practical workshops across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Continued Physio Professional Development
at PhysioTec
In 2025, we continued our regular in-house training and 1:1 mentoring sessions, used for updating all staff, discussing new research and treatments and troubleshooting any difficulties our patients may be having with recovery from complex conditions. Dr Alison Grimaldi attends many international conferences and has a unique opportunity to bring back that cutting edge information to her staff, keeping PhysioTec physios at the forefront of evidence-based care in Brisbane.
We have also been grateful for contributions to our continuing professional development program this year, from 3 leading clinicians in their specific fields.
Dr. Helen Fleming, specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist ran 2 extended training sessions for our team, exploring advanced solutions for complex spinal pain presentations. It was great to welcome Helen back this year, and the team got a lot out of these sessions.
We were also privileged to have Dr. Kevin Sims PhD, also a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, visit us this year to provide an intensive training session on lumbar spine bone stress injuries (stress fractures of the lower back). Kevin worked for over 20 years as physiotherapist for Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket, and is now working with Tennis Australian. He has been instrumental in the development of prevention and management programmes for bone stress injuries in Australia. It was fantastic to be able to have this unique opportunity for some small group training with Kevin.
Over the last couple of months, we have also been diving deeper into scoliosis and targeting our exercise interventions to specific curve types with Dr. Ashleigh Prowse, scoliosis specialist. We see many patients with mild - moderate spinal scoliosis associated with hypermobility, and/or hip pain, two of our special interest areas, so it was great to gain some extra ideas from Ashleigh around specific exercise strategies for the trunk element of our patient's conditions.
It's been a great year of pushing the boundaries of our knowledge in 2025, and we look forward to another year of learning and passing on thosecutting edge strategies to you in 2026.
Dance Physiotherapy Wrap Up for 2025
Dance Physio 2025 Updates
The year we finally took recovery seriously
As concerts finish and comp costumes go back in the cupboard, most dancers jump straight to: “What do I need to work on next year?” Higher jumps, stronger turns, more flexibility.
This year in the dance physio space, one theme kept popping up:
- The dancers who progressed the most weren’t the ones who trained the hardest , they were the ones who recovered the smartest.
Here are three simple recovery habits to carry into 2026:
1. Treat sleep like your quietest rehearsal
Sleep is when your body actually lays down strength and skill. Aim for:
- A mostly consistent bedtime
- 10–15 minutes of wind-down (screens away, gentle stretches, slow nose-breathing)
- Avoid stacking late-night study and hard training on the same days where you can
Better sleep = cleaner landings, clearer brain, fewer niggles.
2. Use 60-second “resets” instead of pushing through
After a hard run, jumps or tricks, take one minute to reset:
- 4–6 slow breaths, feeling your ribcage move outwards and into your back
- A slow roll-down and roll-up through your spine
- 10–15 quiet calf raises, focusing on smooth, soft landings
You’re not being soft – you’re protecting ankles, knees, hips and spine so you can dance for longer.
3. Start a tiny “body log”
After class or rehearsal, jot down three lines:
- One thing that felt good
- One thing that felt niggly or heavy
- One thing you changed or tried
Over time, patterns appear – which floors, shoes, days or schedules stir things up. It also gives your dance physio a flying start if you do get injured.
If you’d like help building a recovery plan around your specific style, schedule and goals, our dance physios would love to work with you.
Our Dance Physio -
This year our dance physio Carl has spent almost as much time on the dance floor as in the clinic! He joined a performance team training 3 times per week, dedicating 9–10 hours weekly to drilling technique, stamina and stage presence across four challenging routines – a cabaret Salsa, a sharp and cheeky Cha Cha, and two high-energy musical theatre showcases.
The team has taken these routines on the road, performing across the country. Highlights included Rumbia Festival in Melbourne, two sold out performances at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Sydney Salsa & Mambo Convention (SSMC), and a range of social events and smaller shows in between. Each outing has been a chance to refine timing, musicality and connection – and to road-test how a physio manages load, recovery and performance under real-world conditions!
All of this is building towards their major goal for the year: competing at the World Salsa Solo (WSS) on the Gold Coast in early December. This event brings together some of the best dancers from Australia and beyond, and Carl has been carefully balancing high training loads with smart warm-ups, strength work and recovery strategies to keep both himself and his teammates dancing at their best.
We’re incredibly proud of Carl’s commitment to experiencing the dancer’s life first-hand. His time in rehearsals and on stage gives him a unique perspective when helping our own dancers stay strong, resilient and ready to perform. Well done Carl – and best of luck at WSS!
We also want to make note of Carl's amazing clinic acheivement this year. Carl has provided 100+ performance-focused physio sessions for dancers, from beginners to professionals, this year alone! Amazing job Carl!
Sports Physiotherapy Wrap Up for 2025
New Year's (or New Injury) Resolutions:
Sports Physio 2025 Updates
Molly's Adventures
Earlier in the year, our sports physio, Dr. Molly Connolly, worked hard as a physio at a Kabaddi tournament in Melbourne, with 230 million Indian viewers tuning in! This is a new sport to Australia and is already gaining a lot of interest. Molly then went on to help tennis athletes from all around the world with their recovery at the Australian Tennis Open! Molly also participated in the iron woman event in Cairns this year. Great job Molly! Molly is also lined up again to help at the Australian Open in January 2026.
A new member of the family
In September, our Sports Physio, Andrew Vetter, welcomed a very special new member to his family! Andrew and his partner Madi celebrated the arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Xavier, on 16th September. Mum, dad, and baby are all doing wonderfully, settling into life as a family of three. We’re so excited for Andrew and Madi as they embark on this new adventure, and we wish them all the joy (and sleep!) that comes with welcoming a little one into the world.
A worthy mention is that this year Andrew completed Barbara Hungerford's Treatment of the Pelvis and Lumbar Spine, which focused on sacroiliac joint dysfunction and its impact on the lumbar spine. Some great continued Professional Development!
Awesome Feedback!
Tyler’s bike fit service has continued to grow in 2025, with cyclists sharing fantastic feedback about their results. Riders have reported meaningful improvements in both comfort and performance, with one patient noting “incremental changes that made a big difference to comfort and power,” and another saying they “feel so much better on the bike” and “wish I’d done it a long time ago.”
Well done, Tyler, on an outstanding year of helping cyclists ride more comfortably, efficiently, and confidently!
October Wedding Bells
In October, our Sports Physio, Dr. Molly Connolly got married. She and her husband Sam were married on 18th October at her parents farm in Bairnsdale, Victoria. The happy couple then had a wonderful time on their honeymoon in Croatia and Italy. We wish the newly weds all the best, and send our best wishes and congratulations one more time!
Hypermobility Physiotherapy Wrap Up for 2025
This wrap-up summarises the key developments and insights we've shared throughout the year regarding hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. Our commitment at PhysioTec is to provide specialised care that transforms your flexibility into stable strength.
Hypermobility Expertise at PhysioTec
Here at PhysioTec, Rachel and Carl are the dedicated Physiotherapists specializing in conditions like Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). They focus on tailoring management plans to address the unique challenges of connective tissue disorders.
Keeping our Finger on the Pulse and Advancing our Care
- Global Learning: Rachel attended the EDS International Symposium: Pathways to Progress (September 17th-21st), connecting with world-respected experts and bringing cutting-edge knowledge directly back to your care plan at PhysioTec.
- Continuous Learning: Rachel and Carl meet monthly to discuss the latest news, research, and best practice tips in hypermobility, ensuring your care is current and informed.
- September Screening Success: Our Hypermobility Screening offer in September helped many patients identify their position on the spectrum and provided immediate tips and clear next steps.
- Your Journey to Stability: We know this is often a long process, but Rachel and Carl are dedicated to successfully guiding you toward better stability and function.
Sharing our Knowledge
- The Head-Neck Hypermobility Connection: Rachel recently shared her insights in the blog post: "Hypermobility and Headaches: Understanding the Connection." This explored the link between connective tissue disorders and headaches, offering practical management tips.
- Hip Microinstability in Dancers: Carl shared a blog in October on hip microinstability – relating to hip pain caused by excessive translation or gliding of the ball in the hip socket. This is more common in those with hypermobility. Even if you are not a dancer, if you are hypermobile and have hip pain, this is a great blog to read.
Tips for the Summer Holidays
As the year winds down, the holidays can disrupt routines and challenge hypermobile bodies, particularly for those also managing dysautonomia/POTS symptoms. Carl has provided quick tips to help you flourish this season:
Energy & Fatigue Management 🔋
- Budgeting: Treat energy like a budget. Map your day in small chunks, prioritize necessary jobs, and leave a margin so you finish with something in the tank.
- Reduce Upright Minutes: Default to sit, prop on a stool or lean against a wall for conversations.
- Coping in queues: Wiggle your toes, use that calf pump – do a few small calf raises (lifting onto the balls of the feet), and try standing with the feet a little wider to reduce muscle fatigue (better than hanging on your hips!).
- Routine Pit-Stops: Schedule brief 3–5 minute lie-downs with slow breathing as routine breaks, not just last-minute rescues.
- Training: Favour controlled mid-range strength exercises with minimal end-range "hang time," using steady tempo.
- Sleep: Protect sleep with a predictable wind-down and regular lights-out - the quiet lever that keeps tomorrow steadier.
POTS/Dysautonomia Essentials💧
- Hydration/Salt: Stay ahead of symptoms with steady hydration and clinician-guided salt intake. Pre-hydrate before events, travel, or long standing.
- Compression: Put compression garments on before you're upright, choosing garments that include the abdomen.
- Meals: Keep meals smaller and mixed in macros to blunt post-meal dips.
- Alcohol: Try not to overdo alcohol – it interferes with your blood volume as it has a diuretic/dehydrating effect (makes you visit the bathroom more). Alternate alcoholic with non-alcoholic drinks, if you are partaking in alcoholic festivities.
- Counter-Measures: Use discreet measures when standing: calf pumps, a gentle leg-cross with a squeeze, and unhurried breathing.
- Conditioning: Bias recumbent or semi-recumbent cardio, building duration first, then nudging intensity and upright time as tolerated.
A Little Planning Goes a Long Way: Maintain your activation routine, spend less "vertical time," and let the season be enjoyable without the crash.
If you are experiencing pain, fatigue, or instability related to hypermobility, Rachel and Carl are ready to help you start your journey toward greater strength and control.
PhysioTec Pilates and Group Classes
A huge congratulations to everyone who showed up for their supervised Pilates and group conditioning sessions throughout 2025. Your consistency is what makes real change happen. These classes continue to be one of the most effective ways to rebuild strength, maintain mobility, and manage those little niggles before they become something bigger. And of course, the shared laughs and supportive atmosphere make the hard work that much more enjoyable.
WHY GUIDED TRAINING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Working under the watchful eye of our physiotherapists and skilled Pilates instructors ensures you’re moving well, progressing safely, and staying accountable to your goals. With tailored guidance, timely corrections, and the right challenge at the right time, supervised sessions help you get more out of every rep, every stretch, and every week of training.
Wishing you and those close to you a season filled with rest, laughter, and plenty of moments to recharge. We’re excited to welcome you back in 2026 and continue building strength, confidence, and healthy movement together.
Warmest holiday wishes,
The Pilates Team
The Pentimento Project Wrap Up for 2025
Wrapping up 2025
As the year draws to a close, I hope that you are finding that your commitment to small and incremental changes are reaping rewards. I hope that in reflection you can see the benefit of your efforts and are feeling healthier and enjoying life. I hope that your body is stronger, your thoughts are clearer, your sleep is deeper, and you are excited to celebrate Christmas and look forward towards the New Year.
If your goals have fallen by the wayside, it is never too late or without benefit to take pause and refocus on your health and well being. If you have a personal to do list, and are setting some goals, then life can only keep on improving and moving forward. If that list involves getting on top of your health or recommitting to your rehabilitation, there is always tomorrow, next week, the holidays or the New Year. The first step is the hardest but also the most rewarding.
With many thanks and a grateful heart, I acknowledge that this year, I have again had the pleasure of working with so many wonderful and inspiring individuals and their families. Their efforts, motivation, and commitment to moving beyond cancer has been remarkable.
So, “without hope or agenda, just because it is Christmas (and at Christmas you tell the truth) to me, you are all perfectly amazing. “
Merry Christmas from Julie and all the support team at The Pentimento Project🎄.
Julie, Principal and Director of The Pentimento Project
Physiotherapy based Cancer Rehabilitation, Moving beyond Diagnosis.
Catch Up On Our Blogs From 2025
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Do you you need help recovering from an injury? Improving your performance? Or just getting back to doing the things that you love? Visit us at PhysioTec, and let one of our physios assess you and provide you with a personalised program to help you get on-top of your condition, and feel at your best.
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