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Your Trusted Sports Physiotherapy Partner
Parkside Sports Physiotherapy is dedicated to helping individuals return to their active lifestyles through evidence-based physiotherapy and exercise-focused rehabilitation. Our team of university-trained physiotherapists and exercise physiologists combines decades of experience with ongoing professional development to deliver world-class care. We specialize in sports injury recovery, back pain management, surgical rehabilitation, and tailored exercise programs for all ages. Our approach prioritizes personalized attention, with extended consultation times to fully understand each client's needs and goals.We maintain close partnerships with local surgeons and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our empathy, as our team actively participates in the same sports and activities as our clients, fostering genuine understanding of their challenges. We guarantee 100% satisfaction with our services, reflecting our confidence in delivering effective, client-centered outcomes.
Services
Sports Physiotherapy
Back Pain Management
Osteo-arthritis Care
Surgical Rehabilitation
Children's Injuries
Hydrotherapy
Exercise Physiology
Splints and Braces
Aquatic Physiotherapy
Workers Compensation
Highlights and features
- Our team actively participates in the same sports as our clients
- Extended 60-minute initial consultations for comprehensive assessment
- Regular in-house training and scientific research review
- Collaboration with local surgeons for post-operative care
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on all treatments
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Satisfaction guarantee
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Services
Sports Physiotherapy
Our sports physiotherapy services address all types of sporting injuries using evidence-based techniques developed through years of elite team experience. We treat running injuries, soccer-related sprains, and triathlon overuse conditions with tailored rehabilitation programs. Our approach combines hands-on treatment with exercise therapy to ensure rapid, safe return to athletic activities.
Back Pain Management
Specialized back pain treatment combines manual therapy with customized exercise programs to restore mobility and strength. Our physiotherapists use proven techniques to address acute and chronic back conditions, focusing on long-term recovery rather than temporary relief. Treatment includes posture correction and movement pattern retraining to prevent recurrence.
Surgical Rehabilitation
Expert rehabilitation for knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle surgeries follows the latest post-operative protocols. We work closely with local surgeons to develop personalized recovery plans that optimize surgical outcomes. Our programs include progressive strength training and mobility exercises tailored to each patient's specific procedure and lifestyle needs.
Hydrotherapy
Aquatic physiotherapy utilizes warm water's buoyancy to facilitate pain-free movement and muscle relaxation. This treatment is particularly effective for spinal conditions, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery. Our aquatic specialist designs water-based exercise programs that improve flexibility and strength while minimizing joint stress.
Exercise Physiology
Our exercise physiology services address chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease through tailored fitness programs. We also provide specialized rehabilitation for neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease. Programs focus on improving functional capacity and overall health through scientifically-backed exercise prescription.
People
Matt McEwan
Director, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
With over 30 years' experience and 50,000 clients treated, Matt leads our team with expertise in sports medicine. He graduated with a B App Sc (Physio) and M App Sc (Sports Physio). Matt combines clinical practice with team training and mentoring.
Jay McGuinness
Senior Physiotherapist
Jay brings extensive sports physio experience from working with Sheffield United FC and the NRL's Wests Tigers. He specializes in soccer injuries and provides clinical leadership to our physiotherapy team three days weekly.
Shaylee Pyett
Senior Physiotherapist
Shaylee graduated from ACU and specializes in swimming-related injuries and pediatric sports medicine. She developed our Parkinson's disease exercise program and has particular expertise in shoulder rehabilitation and surgical recovery.
Josh Speechley
Physiotherapist
Josh joined our team in 2024 after completing his Masters at Sydney University. He brings experience from elite golf physiotherapy with NSWPGA tournaments and provides treatment three days weekly.
Eoghan Rosser
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Eoghan specializes in exercise prescription for chronic conditions including diabetes and osteoporosis. He has extensive experience in multidisciplinary healthcare settings and also works with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept EFTPOS, cash, cheque, and credit card payments over the phone.
Can I use private health insurance?
Yes, we have HICAPS for instant health fund claims, though we're not part of any preferred provider networks.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the injured area. We provide gowns and shorts if needed.
What happens during the first visit?
Expect paperwork, detailed assessment, diagnosis, and a personalized Rehab Action Plan with specific goals and exercises.
Do you treat workers' compensation cases?
Yes, with a doctor's referral and claim details. We can bill insurers directly when provided with claim numbers.
Is physiotherapy covered by Medicare?
Generally not, though some patients with chronic conditions may qualify through a GP's Extended Care Plan (not bulk billed).
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