The Movement Therapy Podcast

In this episode, Ethan sits down with Jordan, Movement Therapy’s newest Exercise Physiologist, to discuss his journey from student to clinician. Jordan reflects on his time as a student across the Wollongong and Picton clinics, what he expected life as a healthcare professional would be like, and the realities he encountered once he started practicing independently. The conversation explores the c...

This week on the Movement Therapy Podcast, Ethan sits down with Sam and long-term client Kate to unpack a journey that started with what seemed like a minor wrist injury — but quickly became something far more significant. What began as an innocuous issue spiraled into a barrier that impacted Kate’s career progression, daily function, and overall sense of direction, highlighting just how disruptiv...

We’re kicking off a brand new stream of the Movement Therapy Podcast from our Picton clinic, focused on local stories and the people who shape the community around us. Hosted by Nick Small, this series is all about highlighting the journeys of those connected to Movement Therapy and the wider Picton region. In this first episode, Nick sits down with someone who has been at the centre of Movement T...

In Part 2, the conversation shifts into Edwin’s evolving relationship with sport — and how a series of injuries gradually moved him away from tennis and toward running. What began as rehabilitation and cross-training eventually turned into a completely new challenge. Edwin now finds himself deep in the world of trail running and ultra marathons, pushing his body further than he ever expected while...

In Part 1 of this week's episode, Ethan sits down with Edwin Smith — a local tennis player turned social media business owner — to unpack the path that took him from Sydney’s media world to building his own business during the chaos of COVID. Starting his career in television, including time working with Channel 10, Edwin shares how an interest in storytelling and content creation gradually evolve...

In this Movement Therapy Podcast special, we take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about moments of the Winter Olympics — the devastating injury of Lindsey Vonn. Widely regarded as one of the greatest downhill skiers of all time, Vonn ruptured her ACL just nine days before what was set to be her final Olympic campaign. She made the decision to continue competing. Thirteen seconds into her r...

In Part 2, the conversation moves into what came next — when momentum turned into responsibility. As SoSo’s debut album: " So Much for Second Chances" topped the ARIA charts on its release, Rhys breaks down how the band transitioned from passion project to a genuine source of income. We explore what actually sits behind that shift: the financial realities of making music sustainable, the...

This series, we meet Rhys, front man of the band SoSo and a long term client of Ethan's. In part 1, we discuss how Rhys studied and became a lawyer while also pursing his love for music through multiple bands. This demanded discipline and a lot of self-negotiation with priorities and sacrifice. We unpack how this shift happened, the internal conflict of balancing two demanding paths, and the m...

Part 2 shifts focus to Ally and a chapter of life that reshaped everything. After multiple cancer diagnoses, Ally was forced into a period where treatment, recovery and uncertainty replaced movement, training and the active lifestyle she’d always known. For someone whose identity was deeply tied to being physically capable, this pause came with its own challenges—both physically and emotionally. A...

Over the next 2 episodes, Ethan and Sam join Penny and Ally from Gravity Gymnastics talking all things gym, strength, health issues, managing young athletes and struggles of elite sport. Part 1 of this 2-part conversation centres on Penny’s journey through the world of elite gymnastics—both as an athlete and as a coach. From a young age, gymnastics shaped her identity, routine and sense of purpose...

Part 2 picks up at a turning point in Laura’s journey—an unexpected episode that led to hospital admission and opened the door to a whole new set of challenges. What first appeared to be a physical injury revealed deeper issues tied to women’s health, leaving Laura facing questions she never imagined she’d have to ask. We explore how the changes in her menstrual cycle, the uncertainty around her s...

In this two-part conversation, we follow Laura’s story—one that begins long before her injury ever showed up. Part 1 takes us back to her early years in the dance world, where competitiveness, body pressure and bullying shaped much of her childhood and teenage experience. By the time Laura came in as a patient, she was carrying more than just an injury. What started as pain became a pattern—short-...

This episode follows the story of Maddy—someone who walked into physio as a 19-year-old with debilitating back pain. What began as a pop in the spine when reaching for her handbag, became a long, winding battle marked by frustration, fear, and fighting thoughts that she may have to live with pain forever. We trace her journey from being a CrossFit kid who could throw herself into anything, to sudd...

WE'RE BACK! Move well. Move more. Move for life. At Movement Therapy, we’re about moving communities towards health optimisation — and now we’re bringing that mission into our new podcast format, where we hero our patients’ journeys both inside and outside the clinic. In our first outside 'on-location' episode, we kick things off with Brodie, who just broke the world record for the mos...

In this episode, we’re joined by osteopath, former NRLW player and PhD candidate Georgia Page to tackle one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in sport: concussion. Georgia has built an impressive career in elite sport, having competed professionally in both rugby league and rugby union, including stints in the NRLW and Rugby 7s. Off the field, while also working as an osteopath,...

In Part 2 of our Sports Injury Series , Ethan and Zoe take a closer look at soft tissue injuries, focusing on some of the most commonly strained muscles in the lower limb—the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. We break down what it actually means to “strain” a muscle, how different grades of strain are classified, and what that means for severity, prognosis, and expected recovery timeframes. We a...

In the first episode of our Sports Injury Series, Ethan and Zoe dive into one of the most common injuries seen in clinics and on the field - the rolled ankle. We break down the different types of ankle sprains: inversion, eversion, and high ankle sprains, explaining the anatomy and physiology behind what actually happens when you “roll” your ankle. We also take a closer look at how treatment has e...

We’re back with Part 3 of our discipline series, covering physiotherapy, osteopathy, exercise physiology and chiropractic. This week, we continue our conversation with Andrew D’Ath-Weston — dual-qualified Exercise Physiologist and Chiropractor. In this episode, we take a closer look at Andrew’s personal path and what led him to pursue both EP and Chiropractic. He shares insights into how each prof...

This week we’re joined by Andrew D’Ath-Weston—a dual-qualified Exercise Physiologist and Chiropractor—for a deep dive into the three big movement professions: physiotherapy, chiropractic, and osteopathy. We unpack the historical origins of each profession, how they were shaped by different philosophies and contexts, and why that has led to division and confusion among both practitioners and the pu...

This week on the Movement Therapy Podcast, we sit down with Liam and Luke—two accredited Exercise Physiologists from the Movement Therapy team—to unpack what it really means to be an EP. We dive into the role of an Exercise Physiologist, how it differs from physiotherapy and personal training, and what a typical EP appointment looks like. We also explore the types of patients EP is best suited for...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Julia Hannaford, we dive deeper into her journey as a professional CrossFit athlete. Jules opens up about her rise through the competitive ranks, sharing the thrill of international competitions, the joy of winning as part of a team, and the unwavering support that’s fueled her journey. She also reflects on the tougher moments—disappointing results, the isolation...

​In this episode of The Movement Therapy Podcast, we are so excited to welcome Julia Hannaford, an accomplished former gymnast turned elite CrossFit athlete. At such a young age, Julia has already made significant strides in the CrossFit community with significant victories, notably securing 8th place at the demanding 2023 Torian Pro competition. In this first part of our conversation, Julia share...

In this third episode of our Shoulder series, we explore the relationship between shoulder instability and dislocation. Following our rotator cuff discussion, we'll examine why shoulders that offer great mobility require exceptional stability. Ethan and Zoe cover instability, subluxation vs. dislocation, and common injury patterns, along with discussing the immediate management and long-term treat...

This week, join Ethan and Zoe as they dive deep into the crucial role of the rotator cuff in shoulder stability and movement. In this episode, your hosts break down the four key muscles that make up the rotator cuff, their specific functions, and how they work together to support and protect the shoulder joint. From tendinopathy and tears to impingement, we explore the most common rotator cuff inj...

This week, join Ethan and Zoe as they break down the complex world of shoulder anatomy and physiology into bite-sized, digestible pieces of information. In this foundational episode, your hosts guide you through the intricate structures of the shoulder joint, from the glenohumeral joint to the rotator cuff muscles, setting the stage for our upcoming series on common shoulder injuries. Whether you'...