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Dunsborough History and Origin of Pilates

History and Origins of Pilates & The Pilates Reformer

December 30, 2025
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Pilates takes its name from Mr Joseph Pilates. A German-born who migrated to Britain and then America, he devised the Pilates method as a new […]

Dry Needling & Acupuncture: What’s the difference?

December 21, 2025
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Written by: Jordan Coffey (Physiotherapist) I am sure many of you have heard of the terms “dry needling” and “acupuncture”, but are unfamiliar with the […]

Understanding Elbow Pain

December 1, 2025
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Physiotherapist: Derek Martin. Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow Elbow pain is a common reason people seek the assistance of a physiotherapist. There are several causes […]

Knee Osteoarthritis

November 12, 2025
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By Physiotherapist: Derek Martin Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, characterised by joint inflammation and structural changes that cause pain and limit […]

To Roll or not to Roll…?

November 7, 2025
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Written by Physiotherapist Rob Barker. Is Foam Rolling a waste of time? Foam rolling has been in the spotlight lately. What are the actual effects […]

Let’s Talk Tendons

October 13, 2025
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By Physiotherapist Jordan Coffey. How is a tendon different from a muscle, ligament, fat or vessels A tendon is a strong, flexible cord of tissue […]

Hip Pain

October 9, 2025
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By Rob Barker, Physiotherapist The hip is a complex ball and socket joint which moves in many directions and absorbs a large amount of force […]

Posture Related Neck Pain

August 16, 2025
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By Robert Barker – Physiotherapist The neck, or cervical spine, is designed for maximum movement and is the most mobile part of the spine. It […]

Pelvic Floor, Exercise and Pregnancy

August 3, 2025
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What are the Pelvic Floor Muscles? The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like […]

Rotator Cuff’s and Bursitis… what now?

July 15, 2025
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Do you have a sore shoulder? Gradual onset of your shoulder symptoms over weeks or months… Is it on the outside of your shoulder… Discomfort […]

The Benefits of Clinical Pilates run by a Physiotherapist

June 23, 2025
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Why should I choose Clinical Pilates? Over the years, Physiotherapists have built upon the foundations of traditional Pilates methods to develop Clinical Pilates. Clinical Pilates […]

Sleep & Recovery

March 23, 2025
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By Senior Physiotherapist Rob Barker. Why Sleep Is So Important in Recovery and Healing. We all know getting a good night’s sleep makes us feel […]

Orthopaedic Surgery & Physiotherapy

March 7, 2025
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By Physiotherapist Belle Turner What is Orthopaedic surgery? Orthopaedic surgery is any surgery performed primarily on the musculoskeletal system of the body. Common orthopaedic surgeries […]

Osteoarthritis & Physiotherapy

February 8, 2025
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By Physiotherapist: Jordan Coffey. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disorder that affects movable joints, compromising the articular cartilage, underlying subchondral bone, and surrounding soft […]

Cervicogenic Headache

February 6, 2025
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by: Physiotherapist Jordan Coffey. Do you suffer from headache that primarily originates from pain in the neck? Cervicogenic headache (CH) is the most common cause […]

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We offer the following treatment modalities:

Hands on treatment

Dry needling

Shockwave Therapy

Group and Individual Reformer Pilates

Gym based rehab

Taping

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Massage

4lane_physiotherapy

- Physiotherapy 🤲
- Clinical Pilates 🤸‍♂️
- Strength Classes 🏋️
- Dry Needling/Shock wave ⚡️
- Women’s Health🙋‍♀️
- WHA Pre-Employment Medical🩺

We would like to officially give Mia a big welcome We would like to officially give Mia a big welcome to the 4Lane Physiotherapy team!! You might have already seen Mia covering on reception over the last month whilst Jamie has been shredding the slopes in Japan, and now we are thrilled to have her come on board permanently! Mia will be working on Fridays from February onwards 🙌 

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Ever wondered what a 1:1 Rehab session looked like Ever wondered what a 1:1 Rehab session looked like??? Sometimes that bit of extra care is needed! 

Here is our Physio Belle with her client going through some rehab Pilates! 
Eileen comes in with a smile on her face and smashes out her sessions every week!! 💪💪💪💪
🧘‍♀️ Where Pilates Began – and Why It Still Matter 🧘‍♀️ Where Pilates Began – and Why It Still Matters Today

Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates, a German-born visionary who developed this unique method of movement and body conditioning in the early 1900s.

Born near Düsseldorf in 1880, Joseph Pilates was a sickly child who became determined to build strength and resilience. By his teenage years, he was so physically developed that he worked as a model for anatomical drawings — a remarkable transformation that laid the foundation for his life’s work.

Joseph Pilates was one of the first to blend Western strength training with Eastern movement and mindfulness practices. His studies included:
• Gymnastics & bodybuilding
• Classical Greek and Roman exercise
• Yoga, tai chi & martial arts
• Zen meditation, anatomy & animal movement

He believed movement should strengthen both the mind and the body, famously calling his method “Contrology.”

⚙️ The Birth of the Pilates Reformer

During World War I, Pilates was interned in England and worked as a nurse. While caring for bed-bound patients, he attached springs to hospital beds so they could strengthen their muscles while lying down.
👉 These early designs became the foundation of the Pilates Reformer, which is still used today — including in the 4Lane Physiotherapy studio.

“It is the mind itself which builds the body.” This philosophy remains at the heart of Pilates today.

✨ Experience Pilates at 4Lane Physiotherapy
Our Group Rehab classes have a strong focus on pilates reformer exercises that help build strength, control, mobility and resilience — guided by qualified Physiotherapists who understand the body.

📲 Learn more about our Group Rehab classes at 4Lane Physiotherapy : https://4lane.com.au/clinicalpilates/
🪡 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture — What’s the Differe 🪡 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture — What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard the terms dry needling and acupuncture — but they’re not the same thing 👇

🧠 Acupuncture

✔ Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine
✔ Practised for over 4,000 years
✔ Focuses on restoring balance of energy (“chi”)
✔ Uses specific points along meridian lines
✔ Often used for systemic conditions

💪 Dry Needling

✔ A modern, evidence-based treatment
✔ Targets muscles, tendons, ligaments & joints
✔ Focuses on myofascial trigger points (tight, painful knots in muscle)
✔ Uses a fine “hair-line” needle — no injections
✔ Widely used by physiotherapists worldwide (including at 4Lane Physiotherapy)

Dry needling aims to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore normal muscle function by influencing both local tissue chemistry and the nervous system.

🔬 Why Does It Work?

Research shows dry needling can:
✔ Increase blood flow to deep tissues
✔ Reduce inflammation
✔ Activate the body’s natural pain-relief (opioids)
✔ Calm over-sensitive pain pathways
✔ Improve muscle activation and movement patterns

One study found 74% of chronic pain patients experienced relief lasting weeks or longer after just one session.

Importantly, dry needling is a valuable adjunct to other treatment modalities, such as hands-on treatment for pain relief, reassurance, education, and a tailored exercise prescription.

🏃‍♂️ Common Conditions that may benefit from Dry Needling:

• Neck & shoulder pain
• Tennis elbow
• Headaches
• Low back pain
• Knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Ligament & tendon pain

⚠️ Is It Safe?

Yes. Dry needling is considered very safe when performed by trained professionals. Some people may experience mild soreness, fatigue, or small bruising — all normal and temporary.

📞 Ready to Book?

If you’re dealing with acute or ongoing musculoskeletal pain, our Physio team can help with:
✔ Hands-on treatment
✔ Education & reassurance
✔ Tailored exercise programs
✔ Dry needling (when appropriate)

📱 Call 9756 7424 or book online at www.4lane.com.au
Happy New Year!! 🎆🎊 Thankyou to all our amazing cl Happy New Year!! 🎆🎊
Thankyou to all our amazing clients and the Dunsborough community for your continued support through this past year 🙌. 2025 was our busiest year to date, and we have more exciting changes coming in 2026... 
We are very gratefull to have such a brilliant, dedicated team, that is passionate and love what they do day in and day out and we all cant wait see you all and new faces in 2026!! 

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Christmas oppening hours: We will be closed for Ch Christmas oppening hours: We will be closed for Christmas day, Boxing Day, Saturday 27th, and New Years Day, with slightly reduced hours on some other days. 

Wishing all our 4Lane Family a safe and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ 🙏 🎁 🍾 🎆 

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Were sad to say its Emma's last day today 😔. Make Were sad to say its Emma's last day today 😔. Make sure come in and say goodbye. Emma's has been a star receptionist and such an important part of our administration team for the last 4 years and will be very missed by all, especially the Friday team. Wishing Emma and her young family all the best down in Margaret River. 

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📢 We’re Hiring – Receptionist (Casual) 4Lane Phys 📢 We’re Hiring – Receptionist (Casual)

4Lane Physiotherapy in Dunsborough is seeking a friendly, reliable Receptionist to join our team.

🕒 Casual position – 8 hours per week
📍 Dunsborough
💼 Great role for someone with admin or reception experience (health preferred)

Duties include booking appointments, answering phones, processing payments, basic admin tasks, and helping keep the clinic welcoming and organised.

If you’re personable and enjoy working in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Please send your resume (and a brief intro) to info@4lane.com.au, apply via seek, or message us directly.

Feel free to tag or share with anyone who may be interested 😊
🎾 Tennis Elbow vs Golfer’s Elbow — What’s Really G 🎾 Tennis Elbow vs Golfer’s Elbow — What’s Really Going On? 🏌️‍♂️

Elbow pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy — and two big culprits are Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow. Despite their names, you don’t need to play tennis or golf to develop them!

They typically affect people aged 35–60 and often occur in your dominant arm.

🔍 Why Do They Happen?

Both conditions are linked to:
✔ Repetitive arm use
✔ Heavy lifting
✔ Vibrating tools
✔ Technique or equipment changes
✔ AND interestingly — underuse of the elbow too!

✨ Signs & Symptoms

🎾 Tennis Elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow
Discomfort with gripping or wrist extension
Sometimes weakness or pain into the back of the hand/wrist

🏌️ Golfer’s Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow
Pain may radiate into the palm/wrist
Weak grip and discomfort with lifting/holding objects

🔬 What’s Actually Happening?

Changes occur in the tendon fibres — similar to what we see in Achilles tendon issues.
Inflammation, altered collagen, and microscopic tearing increase pain and sensitivity.

✔️ So… How Do We Fix It?

Good news — non-surgical treatment is the gold standard! 🙌

Our approach may include:

✨ Manual therapy
⚡Shockwave Therapy
💪 Strengthening and tendon-loading exercises
↔️ Range of motion work
🧠 Motor control retraining
🔁 Load management & activity modification
💻 Ergonomic guidance
🎾 Sports technique advice
🎽 Bracing, taping or splints where needed
❄ Targeted ice therapy

For more info on elbow pain you can visit: https://4lane.com.au/understanding-elbow-pain/

💬 Who Should You See?

Our Physiotherapy team is fully equipped to assess, treat, and guide you through recovery — from hands-on treatment to tailored home exercise programs designed around your goals.

📞 Book with us today to start reducing elbow pain and get back to the activities you love!
🎄 Christmas Specials Are Here at 4Lane Physiothera 🎄 Christmas Specials Are Here at 4Lane Physiotherapy! 🎄

To all our amazing clients — it’s that time of year again! Our Group Class Christmas Specials are back for a limited time 🎁✨

⭐ Special Offer Packs:
• 5-Pack Group Rehab (Clinical Pilates): $190
• 10-Pack Group Rehab (Clinical Pilates): $350
• 10-Pack Physio Strength (Gym-Based Circuit Class): $250

If you’ve been thinking about joining one of our group classes, now is the perfect time! Because our Physiotherapists run these classes, private health rebates apply.

✨ Plus — our Blend Class remains at our great everyday price:
• 5-Pack: $110
• 10-Pack: $200

📲 How to Purchase:
Buy via the 4Lane App or call us on 9756 7424.
You can also view our group class timetable on our website.

🗓 All packs are valid for 12 months from purchase and are only available until December 18th — with class prices increasing in the new year, now is the best time to jump in!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎅✨
4Lane Physiotherapy
📞 9756 7424
🌐 www.4lane.com.au
Patello-femoral pain syndrome can have many contri Patello-femoral pain syndrome can have many contributing factors. It is generally characterised by pain around and behind the knee cap with high loading activities, such as running, squatting, and stair climbing. It occurs as the joint reaction force increases as we bend our knee under load, and the knee cap's alignment or 'direction of pull' has been effected. It can often be mistaken for ITB friction syndrome, which involves the ITB rubbing against the side of the knee bone, causing pain and inflammation. 

If you have consistent knee pain, contact 4Lane Physiotherapy on 9756 7424 for a comprehensive initial assessment. 

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🦵 Knee Osteoarthritis – Is Exercise Making It Wors 🦵 Knee Osteoarthritis – Is Exercise Making It Worse?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, causing joint pain, stiffness and reduced function. But here’s something many people don’t realise 👇

📸 Scans don’t tell the whole story
X-rays can show “degeneration” or “wear and tear”, but this doesn’t always match how you feel. Some people have “severe” OA on imaging and no pain, and others have lots of pain with only mild changes.

❌ Myth: “My knees are bone on bone, I shouldn’t load them.”
✅ Reality: Avoiding activity often makes things worse. Research shows that joint-loading exercise does not damage knee cartilage in people with, or at risk of, knee OA. In fact, the right amount of loading can help keep cartilage healthier over time.

🏃‍♂️ Running & squats don’t automatically wear out your knees.
Studies following runners over many years found no higher rate of knee OA than non-runners. The key is getting the dose and type of exercise right for you.

💪 Tailored exercise is first-line treatment
+ Exercise can:
+ Reduce pain
+ Improve function & strength
+ Boost confidence with movement
+ Decrease reliance on painkillers

At 4Lane Physiotherapy, we offer Physio Strength – tailored resistance-based classes, perfect for those with Knee Osteoarthritis. Our Physio Strength class times are:

Mon, Wed, Thu: 8–9am
Tue & Thu: 11am

👩‍⚕️ Who should I book with?
All of our physiotherapists are qualified to help with knee OA. We can prescribe individualised exercises, plus home programs, taping, massage, shockwave therapy and dry needling when appropriate.

For more info you can visit: https://4lane.com.au/knee-osteoarthritis/
Phone: 08 9756 7424
Email: info@4lane.com.au
Dunsborough Clinic: 70 Commonage Road, Dunsborough WA
Nannup Clinic:
4/54 Warren Road, Nannup WA
Established 2018. Trading as '4Lane'. ABN 76 669 584 221