Guides and articles
Plain English answers to the questions we get asked every week in the clinic. Written and reviewed by Andrew Ellis, AHPRA registered physiotherapist, with no fluff and no scare tactics.
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Physio vs chiro vs osteo: how to choose
An honest comparison of the three professions, and a practical way to decide which fits your problem.
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Dry needling explained: what it is, what it feels like and when it helps
What the needles actually do, what a session feels like, and when needling is (and is not) the right tool.
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The certificate of capacity, decoded for employers
The document that runs every NSW claim, read properly: the three capacity boxes, the detail case managers look for, and what to do when it seems unworkable.
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Do you need a scan before seeing a physio?
Why most problems do not need imaging first, when a scan genuinely earns its place, and what a proper assessment finds instead.
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Dry needling vs acupuncture: what is the difference?
The same fine needles used two very different ways, and an honest guide to which approach fits your problem.
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Do you need a GP referral to see a physio in NSW?
The referral myth, busted: when you can book a physio directly (almost always) and the two pathways where a GP referral actually matters.
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How much does physiotherapy cost in Sydney in 2026?
Real numbers, not vague ranges: private fees, extras rebates, Medicare, and the accepted claims that cost you nothing.
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Injured at work in regional NSW: your treatment options
What your options are when the nearest physiotherapist is a long drive away, how telehealth works on a workers compensation claim, and who pays.
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Returning to running after injury: a staged plan that holds
Feeling better and being ready to run are different things. The readiness tests, the run/walk build, and how to read pain on the way back.
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Sciatica or something else? How physios tell the difference
Not all leg pain is sciatica. How physios separate true nerve pain from the common imposters, and the signs that should never wait.
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Supporting an injured worker in the first week: an employer's guide
The first seven days shape the whole claim. A practical employer walkthrough: early contact, the certificate of capacity, and suitable duties that work.
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Warming up for spring sport: what actually prevents injury
Structured warm up programs lower injury risk in trials. Static stretching before sport does not. What to actually do before spring sport.
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What happens in a telehealth physio session?
A step by step walkthrough of a real telehealth appointment, what genuinely works by video, and where the honest limits are.
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Why home exercise programs fail, and how to make yours stick
The exercises are rarely the problem. An honest look at why home programs collapse, and the practical fixes that help them stick.
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Why pain feels worse in winter (and what actually helps)
The winter flare up is real, but the thermometer is rarely the whole story. An honest look at the evidence and what actually helps.
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WorkCover in NSW: what people mean by it, and what the scheme is actually called
People still say WorkCover. In NSW the scheme is run by icare, your claim sits with a scheme agent and SIRA regulates it. Who does what, and what it means for your physiotherapy.
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