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Upgrading Rehabilitation and Performance Insights with the VALD Force Decks

"If you're not testing, you're guessing!" At Grafton Physio + Sport, we’re excited to offer VALD ForceDecks testing to bring clearer, more objective insights into your rehabilitation and performance. This technology measures how you move and produce force, helping us identify imbalances, track progress over time, and make decisions based on real data—not guesswork. Whether you’re returning from injury or aiming to improve athletic performance, VALD supports more tailored prog

satyajit143

May 125 min read

The Role of Dry Needling in Physiotherapy

Dry needling is becoming more common in physiotherapy, and it often leaves patients both curious and unsure about what it actually involves. Despite its growing use, many people are unsure what it involves, how it works, and whether it’s right for them. From a physiotherapist’s perspective, dry needling is a valuable clinical tool that can complement a broader treatment plan aimed at reducing pain and restoring movement. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a technique where

Ashlynn Tibbs

May 83 min read

How Exercise Can Help Manage Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), you're not alone—and you're not without options. At Grafton Physio & Sport, we work with several individuals living with EDS, helping them move better, feel stronger, and manage their symptoms safely. One of the most effective tools in our toolbox? Exercise when done right. In this post, we’ll explain how the right kind of movement can help people with EDS improve their quality of life. What is Ehlers

Kylie Duff

May 12 min read

Nutrition and Ageing: Why It Matters in Clarence Valley

Rachael Gould

Apr 282 min read

Feeling Tired and Bloated? It Could Be Your Liver Trying to Tell You Something – And Here’s Why It Matters

Most people assume liver problems only happen to heavy drinkers, but fatty liver disease is quietly affecting millions of people who rarely drink at all. It often starts with everyday symptoms that are easy to brush off—feeling unusually tired, struggling with stubborn belly weight, or noticing a dull fullness under the right rib cage. These small, familiar changes don’t usually feel like “liver symptoms,” which is exactly why fatty liver can go unnoticed for years. Understan

Rachael Gould

Apr 286 min read

RECOVERY STRATEGIES FOR RUNNERS - ARE WE FOCUSING ON THE WRONG THINGS?

By Satyajit Apte, Physiotherapist Let’s look at a specific, yet relatable scenario. There’s a race coming up in 2 weeks, one that you’ve been training for for over 4 months. You’ve put in your blood, sweat and tears into it and you’ve been slowly but surely getting faster. At this point, it’s very easy to get ahead of yourself and try pushing even further and even faster in those last few weeks leading up to a race and that’s where you get injured, and depending on how severe

satyajit143

Oct 30, 20254 min read

How long until I see results from exercise? Benefits and expected timeline.

By Kylie Duff, AEP We all want results from our workouts, whether it's building muscle or boosting endurance. In this blog we will break...

Kylie Duff

Mar 11, 20252 min read

The Importance of Strength Work for Athletes

Play Hard, Stay Safe: The Importance of Strength Work for Athletes: When you think about sports like soccer, netball, and Oz tag, you probably picture epic goals, amazing passes, and that adrenaline rush of the game. But there’s another secret ingredient to being a great athlete that often gets overlooked: strength training! Let’s dive into why building strength is a game-changer for performance and injury prevention, all while keeping it fun and engaging! Supercharge Your Pe

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Jan 28, 20253 min read