NORTHERN SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

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SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

There is no greater frustration for a sportsman or sportswoman than to be prevented from realising their potential by injury…and the most widely used and successful therapy for sports injuries is physiotherapy.

We have an unparalleled team of sports medicine professionals committed to getting you back on the field, back in the pool, back in the race….to getting you back on track to perform at your best.

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WE OFFER

• Physiotherapy and complementary therapies for all sport and work related injuries.
  
  
• Thorough assessment, diagnosis, education and management aimed at functional recovery and injury prevention


• Post operative orthopaedic rehabilitation and management


• Treatment focus on exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy from the most recent evidence based literature


• Specialisation in sport injuries and biomechanical analysis of technique


• Women's Health Physiotherapy


• Real Time Ultrasound for “core” muscle assessment and treatment


• Casting and Splinting


• Fitting of braces and walking aids


• Dry Needling


• Posture and work related ergonomic assessment


• Ski fitness programs


• Sports strapping


• Wide range of therapeutic goods for purchase to aid your recovery

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OUR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

We have both Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Sports & Manipulative Physiotherapists and those working towards specialisation.

Bruce Anderson
B.App.Sc.(Phty); M. Hlth Sc.(Sports Physio)
APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist
Practice Principal

• Graduated in 1989 and completed a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy in 2003.
  
• Currently physiotherapist for Sydney Kings NBL. Past physiotherapist for Gordon Rugby Union, Knox Grammar School Athletics and Rugby, Combined Associated Schools Rugby, NSW and Australian Schools Rugby Team and St Ignatius College Riverview.
  
• Special interest in treating shoulders, knees, ankles, tendinopathies, knee reconstructions and surgical hamstring repair.

Richard Brock
B. Physio.
M.Msk.Phty
APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

• Previous experience working with University Blacks AFL (Vic) and Melbourne Rebels.
  
• Special interests include acute knee and ankle injuries, hamstring injuries, orthopaedic physiotherapy, fracture management, low back and neck pain.

Roisin Duffy
B.Physio. (Hons); M.Msk & Sports Physio.
APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

• Graduated in 1995. Completed a Masters of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy in 2003
  
• Other post-graduate studies include Pilates, Muscle Energy Techniques, Dry Needling, Real Time Ultrasound, Medical Exercise Therapy, Mulligan, Cyriax, McKenzie, Spinal & Biomechanics
  
• Past physiotherapist for South Adelaide AFL junior teams, South Australia Softball and Dublin city marathons
  
• Special interests include pelvis, low back, neck and spinal pain, knees, shoulders, ankles and rehabilitation of core stability

Antonia Melo
DPT, BSportExM

• Graduated from a Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) at Macquarie University in 2016.
  
• Previous experience with Rugby and Football sports coverage with Sydney Grammar.
  
• Special interests in the rehabilitation of acute knee and ankle injuries, acute sporting injuries and return to sport rehabilitation.

Joshua Parslow
B.Physio.

• Graduated 2012.
• DMA trained Pilates instructor.
• Uses Real Time Ultrasound assessment for a variety of hip, lumbar and pelvic dysfunctions to retrain “core” and gluteal muscle function.
• Special interests include rehabilitation of shoulder and knee injuries and core stability.
• Plan to become a titled Sports Physiotherapist in the following 5 years.

Emily Read (currently on maternity leave)
B.Hlth.Sc.; M.Phty.

• Graduated 2013.
  
• Past sports trainer for Warringah Rugby Club, Knox Grammar School and Pymble Ladies College.
  
• Special interest in treating osteoarthritic pain and injuries of the lower limb.
  
• Aims to become a trained Pilates instructor in 2015.

Nathan Sculthorpe
B.Physio.; B.Arts (Sociology)

Graduated in 2010 from the University of Newcastle. Has undertaken professional development in Sport physiotherapy and Pilates

• Interest in Biomechanics and the prevention of sports related injuries, particularly multisport and endurance events. Nathan is a keen competitor in these events himself
  
• Utilises biomechanical understanding and rehabilitation knowledge for work place ergonomic assessment and advice on management and prevention of pain and injuries associated with sedentary work
  
• Values working with other health professionals on maximising holistic outcomes for his patients
  
• Prior to Physiotherapy Nathan worked for more than a decade in industry across Australia and Europe, specialising in Human Resources and recruitment, so he always has plenty to talk about!

Amanda Turner
B.App.Sc.(Phty); MHlth Sc.(Sports Phty)
APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist

• Graduated in 1992 and completed her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy in 2002.
  
• Has had extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injures in a variety of sports including full time physiotherapist for the “Harlequins", Sydney University and Northern Suburbs Rugby Union teams.
  
• Past NSW Chairman of Sports Physiotherapy Australia and involved in research in the area of groin and hip pain and musculoskeletal screening.
  
• Special interest in the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of athletes with groin pain and works closely with Dr John Garvey.

Jessica Vanson (currently on maternity leave)
B.Physio

• Graduated in 2007 after studying Sports Science/Human Biology.
  
• Dance Medicine Australia trained Pilates instructor.
  
• Women’s health physiotherapy services for management of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and stress and urge incontinence
  
• Physiotherapist for Wicked, Fame and Warhorse musicals
  
• Special interests include real time ultrasound, hip tendinopaties, pregnancy, pelvic dysfunctions and Pilates

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OPENING HOURS

Monday-Friday: 6.30am - 7.30pm
Saturday: 8am - 2pm

• No Referral Needed
  
• HICAPS Available
  
• Gift Vouchers for Massage and Pilates
  
• Free Parking