Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Physiotherapy Services in Bondi Beach
Established in 1987, Bondi Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre has built a reputation as a trusted provider of musculoskeletal diagnosis and rehabilitation services. Our team of career physiotherapists brings over 80 years of combined clinical and sports physiotherapy experience, including coverage of 1,000+ national league games across NRL, NBL, WNBL, ABL, and Australian Hockey Championships. We specialise in treating recreational, adolescent, industrial, and professional athletes, offering tailored rehabilitation pathways that address both injury recovery and prevention. Our extended hoursfrom 7AM to 7PMaccommodate modern lifestyles, ensuring patients can maintain work, study, and family commitments while receiving care. We prioritise patient education to maximise injury prevention and provide definitive diagnoses for conditions ranging from sports injuries to posture-related pain.With a deep understanding of 21st-century physical demands, we address issues caused by prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, and high-intensity recreational activities. Our principals, Lisa Tomlinson-Alonso and Albert Alonso, have shaped the clinic into a community cornerstone, blending elite sports expertise with holistic care. We serve Bondi Beach and Eastern Suburbs, addressing diverse needs from marathon training to degenerative wear-and-tear. Our approach integrates clinical excellence with practical solutions for modern musculoskeletal challenges, ensuring patients receive both immediate relief and long-term strategies for wellness.
Services
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Ergonomic Assessments
Adolescent Athlete Care
Post-Natal Physiotherapy
Biomechanical Analysis
Return-to-Play Programs
Neck & Back Pain Treatment
Injury Prevention Education
Workplace Ergonomics
Recreational Sports Support
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have 80+ years of combined clinical and sports physiotherapy experience.
- Our team covers 1,000+ national league games across multiple sports.
- We provide tailored rehabilitation pathways for adolescent and professional athletes.
- Extended hours from 7AM to 7PM accommodate modern work-life commitments.
- Our principals have served as official physiotherapists for national sports teams.
Services
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Specialised rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries, combining clinical expertise with evidence-based techniques. Our physiotherapists develop tailored recovery plans for athletes at all levels, from weekend warriors to professionals. We focus on restoring function, preventing re-injury, and ensuring safe return-to-play through biomechanical analysis and progressive exercise programs.
Ergonomic Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations of workspaces and postural habits to prevent musculoskeletal strain. We address issues caused by prolonged sitting, laptop use, and repetitive movements through customised ergonomic solutions. Our assessments include workstation adjustments, posture education, and exercises to mitigate occupational physical stressors.
Adolescent Athlete Care
Targeted support for young athletes navigating growth-related physical changes and increasing sports demands. We manage overuse injuries, growth plate issues, and transitional training loads with age-appropriate rehabilitation. Our approach balances injury prevention with performance optimisation for multi-sport adolescents.
Biomechanical Analysis
Advanced evaluation of movement patterns to identify inefficiencies and injury risks. Using clinical observation and functional testing, we create corrective strategies for athletes and active individuals. This service enhances performance while reducing strain from recreational activities or occupational demands.
Return-to-Play Programs
Structured programs ensuring safe resumption of sports after injury, based on national league protocols. We combine strength testing, functional movement screens, and sport-specific drills to validate readiness. Our programs align with professional standards while addressing individual recovery timelines.
People
Lisa Tomlinson-Alonso
Principal Physiotherapist
Founder of Bondi Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre with 400+ national league games experience. Former physiotherapist for WNBL Flames and NBL Kings, specialising in adolescent athlete care. Balances clinical excellence with community engagement across three decades in Bondi.
Albert Alonso
Principal Physiotherapist
21-season NRL Canterbury Bulldogs physiotherapist with 2002 Master's in Sports Physiotherapy. Honorary Research Associate at Sydney University, blending academic rigor with community practice. Specialises in transitioning athletes from amateur to professional levels.
Ivan Liang
Physiotherapist
2024 graduate with Cronulla Sharks NRL internship experience. Combines hospital clinical skills with personal sports injury recovery insights. Treats school-age athletes with practical 'return to play' strategies informed by both theory and lived experience.
Questions
What types of athletes do you treat?
We treat recreational, adolescent, industrial, and professional athletes across all sports, including rugby, basketball, hockey, and endurance events.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we provide extended hours from 7AM to 7PM to accommodate work and study commitments.
Can you help with workplace posture issues?
Our ergonomic assessments address posture problems from prolonged sitting, laptop use, and occupational physical demands.
How do you approach adolescent athlete injuries?
We specialise in growth-related musculoskeletal issues, providing age-appropriate rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies for multi-sport youth.
What makes your clinic different?
Our combined 80+ years of national league experience and tailored rehabilitation pathways distinguish our evidence-based, patient-centred care approach.
