News and Info
Welcome to Star Physio’s news section. Here we provide a range of articles and tips on preventing, and recovering from, injury.
Avoid the festive fall down!
Star Physio's top tips to keep things under control! Let your hair down! Don't worry too much about what you do in the week between Christmas and New Year, worry about the other 51 weeks of the year! Try and keep up a bit of strength work! Keeping strong has one of...
Bikefit Winter Warmer Special
Winter Warmer Bikefit Special! With the cold and wet weather around us, what better time to get your cycling injuries and niggles under control and dial in your perfect position on the bike with a Star Physio Professional Bikefit? Whether you are a commuter, road...
Busselton 70.3 Massage and Physio
Busselton 70.3 Massage and Physiotherapy Star Physio is the Official Physiotherapy Partner of Triathlon WA. We will be providing massage, taping and injury treatment and performance advice across the Busselton 70.3 Half Ironman weekend from Friday 30th April through...
Are you getting saddle pain while cycling?
Saddle pain in cyclists is very common! Did you know that saddle pain and saddle sores are one of the most common, but least talked about problems in cyclists, from amateur to elite? Prior to the London Olympics, an anonymous survey revealed that it was the number one...
GLA:D Osteoarthritis Program
GLA:D Education and Exercise for Arthritis Program at Star Physio! GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms. The experts at Star...
Star Physio Summer Specials!
Summer Physio Specials at Star Physio. Just when we thought it was safe to start "feeling normal" , enter lockdown #2! Hopefully we have dodged this one with only minor pain and we can look forward to a full calendar or events this year. Star Physio are once again...
Best Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
Best Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis. What is it? Plantar Fasciitis, heel pain or heel spurs is broadly described as pain near the heel of the foot. It is usually as an overuse injury, although the experts at Star Physio describe it as an “under-prepared injury” where...
Strength Training and Decay
How can I maintain strength without a gym? Steve Jeffries, Senior Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Expert, with the additional expertise of Star Physio Director Dr Merv Travers (PhD)share the best information on maintaining your strength training while...
5 Best Volleyball Strength Exercises
The 5 Best Strength Exercises For Volleyball Check out these 5 great strength exercises to keep you strong and ready to hit the volleyball courts again soon with less injuries, a bigger jump and more power! What are you waiting for??? Volleyballers, are...
Running during COVID-19
RUNNING IN (gym) LOCKDOWN! With all that is currently happening in the world, most notably the closure of gym facilities, we are seeing a rise in the number of people undertaking exercise outdoors, predominantly running. This is fantastic to see (as we...
Social Distancing Special Offers
Special Offers to keep you keeping on! Stop putting up with that pain! Get in ASAP and let one of our expert physios give you an accurate diagnosis and a program to get you back on track. 10% off all full priced consultations with any of our expert...
Don’t Neglect Your Indoor Cycling Position!
Bikefit for your indoor trainer bike! In the uncertain environment we currently live, courtesy of COVID-19, our freedom of movement is likely to be compromised at some stage, and that stage is likely to be sooner rather than later. What that looks like in...
Updated Protocols around COVID-19
We're being extra vigilant for your health and safety Firstly, we'd like to reassure all of you that as a team of health professionals, hygiene and cleanliness is always a top priority for us. However, we're taking extra precautions along with our regular...
Telehealth and Remote Access Physiotherapy Care
Star Physio Telehealth and Online Physiotherapy As industry leaders, and with some of the most highly regarded physiotherapists in the world on our staff, Star Physio have been providing remote access, online or telehealth physiotherapy for many years with great...
$100 off bikefit and a free $95 massage for Dams Challenge Riders!
It’s not too late to get your pain under control!!! Star Physio are experts in cycling injury and pain prevention and management through our expert physiotherapy and bikefit technology. 3 weeks out from the Iconic West Cycle Dams Challenge, hopefully you...
Is running bad for my knees?
Are you afraid running will wear out your knees? Ruth Chang is a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and keen runner and triathlete. Ruth works with clients ranging from high level athletes to people in pain who are just trying to get moving again. She...
Can I ride through that pain?
Can I push through that pain while I am cycling? 5 weeks out from the iconic West Cycle Dams Challenge, as cyclists start pushing their bodies a bit harder in training, it is common to get a few niggles while riding. Star Physio are experts in cycling...
Star Physio’s expert Triathlon Team
Triathlon WA Star Physio Lecture Series 2020 Presentation Team. Star Physio are proud to boast a team of physiotherapy experts who are also passionate about the sport of triathlon, competing regularly in TWA events. Damian Oldmeadow is a physiotherapist...
Have you got pain in the front of your hip? Expert Literature Review by Dr James Debenham PhD.
Physiotherapy as an initial treatment for Femoroacetabular impingement. Review of Literature. Dr James Debenham (PhD), Star Physio Research Director reviews physiotherapy treatment for a common hip complaint seen in athletes called femoroacetabular...
Coffee and performance
Coffee dosages in typical coffee drinks. Athlete or not, coffee is one of the most commonly ingested drinks in the world. Many of Star Physio's staff and clients take their coffee pretty seriously either for taste, performance or fashion! Many people do...
Injury Prevention Podcast with James Debenham
Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209. That Triathlon Show James Debenham, PhD, is a physiotherapist and Director at Star Physio, a researcher and university lecturer, as well as an accomplished Ironman athlete himself. He...
Star Physio Bikefit at Tour Down Under 2020
Course - Management of cycling injuries and bikefit. January 2020, Adelaide, February 2020, Perth. The Australian Physiotherapy Association have asked Star Physio's principal physiotherapist, Damian Oldmeadow, to present courses to physiotherapists on...
Free Massage with Every Bikefit! Spring Offer!
Are you in the right position on the bike? How do you know whether you are in a good position on your bike? Are you comfortable? Do you get saddle pain? Do your hands go numb? Do you get knee pain, neck pain, back pain??? If you are getting any of these...
Refit – The problem with knee angles.
Bikefit Review using Gebiomized Technology Star Physio Ruth Chang is an experienced physiotherapist and accomplished endurance triathlete, coaching and competing with GK Endurance. After having a "professional bikefit" using a Retul system, she was told...
Cameron Wurf Road to Kona with Gebiomized Bikefit
Check out this great story from the German Headquarters of Gebiomized, with Aussie Triathlete Cam Wurf talking about his experience with Gebiomized Bikefit, the same equipment available to Western Australian Triathletes and Cyclists in West Perth. Go...
Star Physio supporting WA Cycling Teams
Jordan Keightley to travel to Malaysia with Team Velofit Star Physio's expert massage therapist Jordan Keightley will work with the Velofit Australia Cycling Team at the Tour de femina Malaysia in September. Jordan will provide injury management and...
Free injury prevention program for musicians.
Star Physio and WASO Star Physio are proud to be the official physiotherapy partners of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO). We work closely with the musicians and orchestra support staff in prevention and management of injuries. Injuries in...
Run your first, or next City to Surf with James Lewin’s Couch to 12km Program
Check out this great, safe running program developed by our expert physiotherapist, and elite triathlete and runner, James Lewin. This is a conservative program for the “novice” or “comeback” runner to help you get to the start line in good shape! Get in...
Avoid running injuries with Star Physio’s expert advice
Star Physio are proud to be the official physiotherapy and injury prevention partners of the Chevron City to Surf for Activ. Check out this great video of Star Physiotherapists and Running Experts James Lewin and Dan Davis as they give you expert advice on...
Running Physio: Over-pronation and Flat Feet.
Questions for the running physio: “I have flat (pronated) feet hence, I need supportive shoes to reduce my risk of injury” by Dan Davis, Running Physiotherapist, Exercise Scientist, Elite Triathlete, Marathon Runner, Track Runner. Star Physio Pronation (or...