Expert Advice and News
Welcome to Star Physio’s expert advice and news section. Here we provide a range of articles and tips on preventing and recovering from injury. These articles are written by the best physiotherapists, podiatrists and nutrition experts in Perth. Trust the expert team at Star Physio!
Rowing Nutrition Sports Dietitian Perth
Star Physio sports dietitian Donna Kimpton recently presented at the UWA/Shenton Rowing Club Development Dinner on fuelling for rowing performance. Access practical nutrition cheat sheets for rowers and learn how sports nutrition can improve recovery and performance.
Free volleyball injury advice perth
Free Volleyball Injury Advice at WA Youth State Team Trials Star Physio WA are proud to continue supporting Volleyball WA and the next generation of volleyball athletes in Western Australia. Aaron Tay from Star Physio WA will be available during the WA Youth State...
Winter Sports Podiatry Perth
Winter Sports Podiatry at Star Physio WA Winter in Australia brings a shift in sporting culture — from summer cricket and athletics to AFL, netball, soccer and rugby. These sports involve high impact, rapid changes of direction and increased physical demand, placing...
Common Triathlon Injuries
Common Triathlon Injuries (And How to Avoid Them) Triathlon combines swimming, cycling and running into one continuous effort. While this builds excellent endurance, it also creates high training loads and repetitive stress on the body. Because of this, triathletes...
Australian rowing championships physiotherapy 2026
Star Physio at the 2026 Australian Rowing Championships. Physiotherapy Supporting National Champions Physiotherapy Support at the Australian Rowing Championships 2026 March 2026 saw Damian Oldmeadow travel to Tasmania to support athletes with Australian Rowing...
strength-not-enough-rehabilitation
Why Being Strong Isn’t Enough: The Missing Link in Rehab and Performance Written by Amy Ross, Physiotherapist & Exercise Scientist at Star Physio WA, with a clinical focus on strength, rehabilitation and return to sport performance. Is Being Strong Enough in...
Endurance sport fuelling
Fuelled to Perform: A Sports Dietitian’s Perspective on Endurance Sport Reviewed by: Donna Kimpton – Sports DietitianEndurance athletes are known for their discipline and commitment. As a sports dietitian working with endurance athletes — particularly rowers — I see...
Cycling Saddle Pain: How to Improve Saddle Comfort
Cycling Saddle Pain: Top Tips for Improving Saddle Comfort Saddle pain is one of the most common problems cyclists experience. Many riders assume discomfort is simply part of cycling — but saddle pain is usually a sign that something in your bike setup is not working...
Meet Amy Ross-Star Physiotherapist
Meet Amy Ross | Physiotherapist in Perth at Star Physio WA We’re excited to introduce Amy Ross, physiotherapist at Star Physio WA in West Perth. Amy joins our team as a physiotherapist in Perth with a strong foundation in sports performance, musculoskeletal...
women’s strength training
Women’s Strength Training: A New Era of Confidence, Performance & Longevity Women’s strength training is entering a powerful new era. Across all ages, women are lifting weights, joining run clubs, playing sport, and prioritising physical health with confidence and...
GLP-1 medications peri-menopause
The Hidden Risks of GLP-1 Medications in Peri-Menopausal Women Why nutrition and strength training matter more than the number on the scales GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) have changed the landscape of...
Volleyball back pain screening
What Our Junior Volleyball Screening Data Is Telling Us About Back Health Following our recent blog on volleyball back pain, we wanted to share early insights from our Star Physio WA athlete screening program. One of the key tools we use is the Modified...
cycling experts TOMR
Star Physio Allstar Cycling Team at the Final Tour of Margaret River The Star Physio All Stars Cycling Team competed in the final ever Tour of Margaret River in November.It was a special event.It also marked the end of an era in Western Australian cycling. A Strong...
Beach Volleyball Physio
Star Physio Represented at the World Beach Volleyball Championships in Adelaide Star Physio was proud to be represented on the world stage recently. Principal Physiotherapist Damian Oldmeadow attended the World Beach Volleyball Championships in Adelaide as a guest of...
Soccer Physiotherapy
Star Physio Supports Fremantle United at the Singa Cup in Singapore Star Physio was proud to deliver high-level soccer physiotherapy support to the Fremantle United Soccer Club as they travelled to Singapore in November to compete in the prestigious Singa Cup, one of...
Footwear for injury
Foot Pain & The Best Footwear Choices: Advice From Our Podiatry Perth Team Foot pain affects people of all ages and lifestyles, and when not managed properly, it can significantly interrupt daily movement and activity. As a clinician working in Podiatry Perth, Dr...
Use Your Private Health Limits Before They Reset | Star Physio Perth
Using Your Private Health Cover Before Your Private Health Limits Reset Many of us review our private health cover each year and wonder whether it’s worth keeping. For some, it’s like insurance for emergencies. For others, it’s essential for staying healthy and...
Disc Bulge
Disc Bulge and Low Back Pain: What You Need to Know Ever had an MRI for lower back pain that showed a disc bulge? You might be wondering if that's the culprit behind your back pain. Here's a breakdown of what disc bulges are and what they really mean for you. Disc...
Running Analysis
Pressure Mapping Gait & Running Analysis at Star Physio WA At Star Physio WA, we provide advanced pressure mapping gait and running analysis to support both our physiotherapy and podiatry services. This technology gives us a detailed look at how your feet interact...
Returning to exercise
Returning to exercise in Spring. Spring is here! It’s fantastic to see so many Perth people getting outdoors again as the weather warms up and the days grow longer. However, before you dive back into running, cycling, or gym sessions, there are a few important things...
Collagen and Protein
Is collagen your rehab MVP? Collagen is everywhere on your social feeds with powders, pills, gummies and more — but can it speed up your rehab? Donna Kimpton is an accredited practising dietitian (APD) who works with the team at Star Physio to help patients and...
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy at Star Physio WA At Star Physio WA, we are excited to offer Shockwave Therapy, a modern treatment that delivers outstanding results for many stubborn injuries. This non-invasive treatment uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues....
Top Tips for Post Injury Running Shoes
Running Shoes and Injury. Normal Running Loads. It can be frustrating for a runner to be sidelined with an injury. Running places considerable stress on the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Even the most efficient runners see loads of 2-3 times their body...
Sports Dietitian and Nutrition
Are You Getting Enough? Essential Sports Nutrition and Diet Tips. Athletes and active teens with high training loads have increased nutritional needs. Working with a Clinical Nutritionist or sports dietitian can help ensure you're fuelling your body for performance,...
Ozempic and Nutrition
Ozempic Isn’t the Whole Story: Why Nutrition and a Dietitian Still Matter These days, it feels like everyone knows someone who has lost a dramatic amount of weight—seemingly overnight. Maybe it’s Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Saxenda®, or Mounjaro®. These weight-loss injectables...
Free GLA:D Arthritis Program
"Free" HCF and HBF GLA:D Arthritis Program in Perth Fully Funded Program for HCF and HBF Members at Star Physio WA "Free" HCF and HBF GLA:D Arthritis Program for hip and knee pain. Are you an HCF or HBF member living with hip or knee osteoarthritis? At Star Physio...
Rowing Physio
Rowing Physiotherapy Perth | Evidence-Based Care for Rowers at Star Physio WA Rowing Physiotherapy at Star Physio WA. Rowing places high, repetitive loads on the body. Back pain, rib injuries, knee pain, and shoulder issues are common — but complete rest is rarely...
Running Injury Prevention
Running Injury Prevention Expert tips from Star Podiatrist Dr Sam Steel. Running is one of the most popular and easily accessible forms of exercise. It offers numerous physical and mental health benefits from improvements in cardiovascular fitness to stress relief....
Volleyball Back Pain
Volleyball Back Pain and the Best Volleyball Physiotherapy in Perth If you’re a volleyball athlete struggling with volleyball back pain, you’re not alone. In fact, low back tightness, fatigue, and pain are among the most common issues in both junior and national...
winter cycling indoor
TOP INDOOR CYCLING TIPS FOR WINTER By Star Physio. Experts in bikefit and cycling injuries. Heading into the colder months, many of us will resort to cycle training on the stationary bike aka ‘the turbo’. Changing to this setup has a range of benefits. Read below...
