Erko Physio

Welcome to Erko Physio

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Erko Physio is a physiotherapy clinic servicing the inner west and east. We treat all age groups from small children to the elderly.

How do I know if I need physiotherapy?

If you are suffering from an injury that is not improving or find that you have recurrent pain or loss of movement in any body area we can help you. If you have a sports or work related injury or are recovering from surgery we can help you.

What will a treatment involve?

At Erko Physio you will receive a comprehensive assessment which takes into account your symptoms, past medical history and general fitness levels. A thorough objective examination will then look for signs of injury and movement dysfunction. You will receive a full explanation of the diagnosis of your injury and our opinion whether further investigation or medical assistance is warranted.

Treatment will then involve safe manual therapy techniques to assist in reducing your pain and improving any movement problems. You will receive instruction in exercises to address strength, flexibility or postural concerns.

Finally we will discuss strategies for your injury’s management at your work, or in regards to your fitness training and sport.

What type of injuries do we treat?

• Neck and Low back pain
  
• Knee and shoulder injuries
  
• Postural Problems
  
• Arthritis
  
• Recovering from knee, hip and shoulder surgery
  
• All sports injuries, sprains and strains
  
• Overuse injuries
  
• Core strengthening programs
  
• Workers compensation and Veterans Affairs

About us

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Brett Blows received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 1992 graduating with distinction. After working in Chicago until 2000 in the areas of sports medicine, orthopaedics and neurology Brett returned to Sydney to private practice in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for a period ten years before opening Erko Physio in 2009.

Brett has worked with various populations including performance artists, students of ballet and dance, triathletes competing in the Busselton iron man, and sporting weekend warriors of soccer, netball and yoga persuasions. At Erko Physio we are experienced in treating all ages from small children to the elderly.

Brett has developed experience in the treatment of a wide variety of occupational injuries from dancers to carpenters and life savers to office workers. Brett is experienced in treating back pain related to pregnancy and in new mothers.

Brett’s special interests include the treatment of low back and pelvic pain and dysfunction, shoulder injury and rehabilitation, core strengthening programs and yoga.

Over the last ten years Brett has developed close links with the Sports Physicians and Orthopaedic Surgeons at Prince of Wales Hospital and St Vincent’s Clinic, as well as local general practitioners, sports trainers and podiatrists to ensure the holistic management of his client's conditions.

Brett is member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Sports Physiotherapy Association.

Sally Blake completed a Master of Physiotherapy in 2006 and also holds a Bachelor Degree in Exercise and Sports Science, both from the University of Sydney. Sally has worked in the eastern suburbs of Sydney in private practice and sports physiotherapy, including three years previously with Brett.

Sally has experience in treating a wide variety of occupational and sporting injuries and has previously worked with the University of Sydney Rugby Union teams. Sally has a special interest in sporting injuries (particularly rugby union and tennis) and has treated athletes of all ages from local to national levels. Sally's other interests include low back and pelvic pain and lower limb dysfunction.

At Erko Physio we believe that the key success in overcoming pain and injury is our client's understanding of the pathology and mechanics behind their problem and their instruction in self management strategies and exercise programs to strengthen posture and improve flexibility.
We believe in working closely with our client's personal interests in sport and fitness to establish attainable goals and to achieve the best possible outcomes in their injury's rehabilitation.

Sam Bartlett graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011. Sam has recently completed his Master of Physiotherapy, along with his Bachelor Degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 2009.

Sam is an energetic person with a keen interest in treating acute sporting injuries, occupational overuse injuries and chronic lower back pain.

Sam is a keen sportsman within the local area playing Rugby Union for Randwick, and enjoys cricket, touch football, and surfing.

Coming from an exercise physiology background, Sam is dedicated in not only treating injuries, but also developing a rehabilitation approach for his patients.

Courtney Gum completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2003. Since graduating Courtney has gained diverse clinical experience in both private practice and public hospital.

As a private practitioner in South Australia Courtney gained experience in treating occupational and sporting injuries. Courtney has a keen interest in treating both lumbopelvic pain and cervico-genic neck pain.

Courtney takes an integrated approach to physiotherapy treatment by providing manual therapy, exercise prescription and advice that is suited to individual needs.

Courtney is a keen sportsperson and plays Australian Rules football. Courtney also trains with the Coogee Triathlon club to maintain fitness.

Clorinda Falivene is a physiotherapist who is passionate about women’s health and core stability. Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 2007, she has wasted no time in pursuit of this area of specialty by broadening her knowledge and experience in this area. Clorinda is currently completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy in Continence and Women’s Health through Curtin University in WA.

Clorinda has particular interest in pelvic girdle pain and women’s health issues including pregnancy related back and pelvic pain; other pregnancy related problems such as hand and wrist pain, coccydynia (tail bone pain) or return to activity postnatally. Her proficiency in other women’s health issues include treating continence and bladder problems; pelvic floor dysfunction - including pain, spasm and weakness; prolapse and other pelvic floor related conditions.

Clorinda is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Women’s Health group.