Monty Physio


Suite 2/122 Para Road, Montmorency 3094


Phone: 9424 8887


Website: https://www.montyphysio.com.au


Welcome to Monty Physio


Peter Dal Lago is a physio who lives locally and loves treating clients in the community from all ages and stages of life.

Peter started Monty Physio is 2018 as a part-time venture, but has now become a full time passion. He currently works with local sporting and community clubs, gyms and other health professionals to assess and treat a variety of injuries and conditions.

He has completed advanced training in shoulder pain, hip pathology, dry needling, strength and conditioning, osteoarthritis and more! He is currently enrolled in a Graduate Certificate of Sports Medicine at Melbourne University.


Peter has shared a selection of informative articles below.


Read more via the Monty Physio website here:

https://www.montyphysio.com.au/a-b-o-u-t



Runner holding lower leg

A spike in overuse injuries

By Monty Physio • October 31, 2022
We have seen a spike in overuse injuries since the reopening of runnings events, community sport and those who are getting back to full time exercise.
Female client being instructed in shoulder exercise with dumbell

Shoulder Exercises for Strength + Stability

By Monty Physio • September 30, 2022
The shoulder joint is a highly mobile joint and relies on the strength and stability of its surrounding muscles for good function. We need a nice smooth, controlled movement of the shoulder blade (scapular) and stability at the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) for good upper limb function and staying injury free.
Diagram showing structure of knee

Jumper's Knee

By Monty Physio • August 31, 2022
With winter sports in full swing, we have been seeing more cases of knee injuries like “Jumper’s Knee” down at Monty Physio. This can be a frustrating condition for athletes or those doing regular physical activity. Luckily, a targeted, comprehensive approach to treatment can lead to great outcomes.
Doctor examining xray of knee

Osteoarthritis - What is it and what is the best first treatment

By Monty Physio • July 31, 2022
Osteoarthritis is a painful whole joint condition that is influenced by many joint and person specific factors, and not simply a "wear and tear" problem. It is more common that high blood pressure and diabetes, and is the most common lifestyle disease in people over 65 years.
Images of correct home office setup

How should my home office be setup?

By Monty Physio • June 30, 2022
There are a number of factors that can influence optimal desk setup. Here are a few simple things that can ensure you reduce your risk of pain and injury related to working from home.
Image of head showing convergence of different neural systems

Headaches from the neck

By Monty Physio • May 31, 2022
Headache can have many causes. If you suffer from headache it is important to get assessed with a full history and examination to determine its source. When it comes to physio for headache, there is a condition that can be successfully treated when correct diagnosis is made. This is cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck).