What are Primitive Reflexes? At birth, primitive reflexes are like built-in survival tools already working to keep your newborn safe and support their growth. Many even develop while they’re still in utero. These reflexes are the building blocks for everything that comes next in a child’s development. The cool part? These reflexes aren’t meant to … Read more
Getting Started with Zumba Starting a fitness journey can be overwhelming—gyms can be intimidating, and trying something new can be challenging. Have you heard about Zumba? A dance-based workout that is not only effective in improving your physical health and fitness but also incredibly fun, improving your mental health too. What is Zumba? Zumba is … Read more
Creating a Supportive Space for Neurodivergent Children We often find that children who are Neurodivergent struggle to make meaningful social relationships due to different interests and communication styles. Our Lego groups create a space for children to be comfortable where everyone is welcome to be included and accepted as themselves to share their interests and … Read more
Change is HARD! No one likes change, yet it happens all around us—technology, medicine, even the way we live. Sometimes, we resist change in our own lives, especially when it comes to our health. Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same routine, even when you know something needs to change? Maybe you’ve been … Read more
A Holistic Path to Pain Relief Valentine’s Day may have passed, but the month of love isn’t over yet! February is still a time to show yourself care and appreciation. One of the best ways to do that is by prioritising your well-being with Osteopathy—a natural and holistic approach to relieving pain, improving mobility, and … Read more
A Healthy Heart February is the perfect time to focus on heart health, and what better way to show your heart some love than through movement? Physiotherapy at MET Phys offers targeted exercises and rehabilitation strategies to support cardiovascular wellness, improve circulation, and enhance overall heart function. Your heart is a muscle, and like any … Read more
Stay Active and Pain-Free this Summer Queensland summers are known for their heat, but that doesn’t mean you need to put your health goals on hold. Physiotherapy at MET Phys is your partner in staying active, managing pain, and feeling your best—even when the temperature rises. Stay Cool While Staying Active Exercising in the summer … Read more
Making Meaningful Changes in 2025 As the new year begins, many of us reflect on goals and changes we want to achieve. For some, these aspirations may involve improving mobility, gaining independence, or enhancing the quality of daily life. At MET Phys, our Occupational Therapy team is here to help you turn these resolutions into … Read more
Exercising in water provides a combination of buoyancy and resistance which creates the perfect environment to build a low-impact movement practice that suits your exercise and fitness requirements. Being in the water provides some stability and support that can help you to practice functional activities, such as walking, balancing, and squatting movements (that reproduce the … Read more
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their life, and it’s more common in middle and older age.90-95 % of cases of low back pain are referred to as non-specific, which means that it’s not caused by a specific abnormality in the spine, or pathology (like an infection, cancer, fracture etc). Whilst … Read more
Being socially connected is important not only for our mental and emotional well-being but for our physical health as well. Loneliness and isolation are strong predictors of early death – even more than being overweight, obese, or inactive. Major life changes, such as illness, trauma, or retirement can affect our feelings of social connection or … Read more
October is recognised as Mental Health month throughout a number of Australian states. Here in Queensland, we celebrate Mental Health Week between 8-16th of October. Mental Health Week is an annual awareness initiative that promotes individual and community mental health and well-being and boosts the awareness of mental illness prevalence within the community. What Is … Read more
