Sydney West Sports Medicine

Day 2: Movement. And today also happens to be World Physiotherapy Day.

The version of “being active” that works is the one you’ll actually do. Not the one that feels like punishment, or the one that only counts if it’s an hour long, or the one that only happens when you’re not tired.

Fittingly, this year’s World Physiotherapy Day theme is cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention, management, and rehabilitation - a reminder of how far movement as medicine really reaches. Physios play an active role in helping people recover from stroke, manage heart disease, and build the physical capacity that protects long-term health.

At SWSM, we work with women to find movement that fits their life; chronic conditions, injury history, post-natal, low energy, never exercised before. It all starts with where you are, not where you think you should be. Our Physiotherapy team supports that same philosophy across the community, working with everyone from athletes to those managing chronic disease, surgical recovery, and complex rehab.

Your body is worth moving. On your terms.

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This week is Women’s Health Week and we’re dedicating each day to one part of the picture.

Day 1: Nutrition.

Ever wondered what actually happens when you see a Dietitian? Swipe through to see how it works - it’s less about meal plans and “can’t haves,” and more about your life, your routine, and finding an approach that’s realistic and sustainable for you.

At SWSM, our Dietitian Hannah Payne | Sports Dietitian works with women across all stages of life. Whether you’re training, recovering, managing a health condition, or just trying to feel more consistently good. If food feels complicated right now, a single session can make it a lot simpler.

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The post-marathon window is one of the most important (and most under-managed) periods in a runner’s year.

Your body has just done something enormous. What you do now determines how quickly you recover, and whether you come back to training stronger or already carrying a problem.

Swipe through for what the four weeks after a marathon actually looks like, from a clinical standpoint.

If something didn’t feel right on race day - or if a ni**le has flared since - it’s worth getting assessed before you start building your next training block.

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Today the SWSM team swapped our usual work attire for our favourite sporting jerseys to support Jersey Day, a national day encouraging Australians to wear their favourite jersey and start a conversation with their family about organ and tissue donation.

Jersey Day was inspired by the gift of life that Nathan Gremmo gave to six people when he became an organ donor at age 13. It’s a simple idea, but it matters: one organ donor can save the lives of up to seven people and help many more through eye and tissue donation.

Have you had the conversation with your family yet?

Chris Ius. Commonwealth Games medallist. And someone our team has had the privilege of working alongside.

When Chris walked back through the clinic with that medal, it wasn’t just a great moment for him… it was a reminder of why this work matters.

The practitioners at SWSM who work with elite athletes don’t leave that experience at the door when their next patient walks in. The same standards, the same precision, the same commitment to getting someone back to their best. That’s what every patient gets, regardless of whether they’re chasing a Commonwealth podium or getting back to Saturday morning sport.

Elite involvement sharpens us. And our patients are better for it.

Congratulations, Chris. Proud of you.

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Good luck to every runner toeing the line at Sydney Marathon tomorrow. 🏃

Whether it’s your first or your fifteenth - you’ve put in the work. Trust it.

If you’re carrying anything into race day that doesn’t feel right, or if you need support in the days after, our team is here.

Post-race recovery is where a lot of runners underinvest. If your body’s talking to you after the finish line, it’s worth listening early.

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What does exercise in water actually look like?
Not swimming. Not just floating.

A structured, progressive program designed by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, delivered in a heated pool, capped at 10 people per class.

Buoyancy takes up to 80% of your body weight off your joints. That means people who can’t exercise comfortably on land can move, strengthen, and recover in the water.

Our hydrotherapy classes run Monday to Friday across our West HQ and BEST locations in Rooty Hill.

No referral needed.

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Proud moment for SWSM!

Huge congratulations to Haylee’s client Mel, who is making her international debut at the 2026 World Para Fencing World Cup in Pattaya City, Thailand later this month!
Mel will compete for Australia in both Women’s Category A Sabre and Women’s Category A Epee.

Her dedication, resilience and commitment have earned her the opportunity to compete against many of the world’s best para fencers.

We wish Mel every success as she proudly wears the green and gold on the international stage 💚💛

Glasgow 2026 made history before a single race was run: for the first time ever, the very first medal of the Games went to a Para sport. With Para events across six of ten sports and more than 450 Para athletes competing alongside their able-bodied counterparts, Para sport wasn’t a footnote; it was front and centre.

What stood out was the mindset: Para athletes don’t train around what their bodies can’t do, they train to maximise what they can. That principle is at the heart of great rehab too. The same approach that underpins how elite athletes train, recover, and push further translates directly into how we approach rehabilitation for every patient:
    •    Start with what your body can do.
    •    Adaptation is precision, not compromise.
    •    Movement is medicine.
    •    Mental resilience is trainable.

Whether you’re chasing a podium or getting back to Sunday sport, the same approach applies. Read the full blog post at swsm.com.au

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