Business Details
Your Trusted Physiotherapy Partner in Mona Vale
Pittwater Manipulative Physiotherapy has been serving the Northern Beaches community for over four decades, delivering evidence-based, hands-on treatments for musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. Our team of highly skilled physiotherapists combines advanced clinical expertise with personalized care, utilizing techniques such as manipulative therapy, acupuncture, and clinical Pilates to restore mobility and reduce pain. With a focus on injury prevention and tailored exercise programs, we cater to patients of all ages, including those requiring pre- and post-natal care, respiratory physiotherapy, and biomechanical assessments.Our facility is equipped with modern tools like electrotherapy and traction systems, and we accept third-party claims including workers' compensation and DVA. Committed to community health, we maintain a NSW Registered COVID-19 Safe Business status and offer home visits upon request.
Services
Sports Injuries
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Neck and Back Pain
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates
Acupuncture
Respiratory Physiotherapy
Orthopaedic Management
Biomechanical Assessments
Pelvic Health Therapy
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Our team includes clinical educators and SIRA-approved practitioners.
- We offer home visits and accept third-party claims including DVA.
- Our facility features clinical Pilates equipment and electrotherapy tools.
- We specialize in pre- and post-natal pelvic health rehabilitation.
Services
Sports Injuries
We treat acute and chronic sports injuries across all body areas, from ankle sprains to Achilles tendinopathy. Our physiotherapists develop personalized rehabilitation plans to safely return patients to sports activities. With expertise in ligament tears, fractures, and overuse injuries, we combine manual therapy with tailored exercise programs to accelerate recovery and prevent re-injury.
Clinical Pilates
Our clinical Pilates sessions use reformers and trapeze tables to address individual needs, from elite dancers to post-natal patients. This evidence-based approach improves mobility, strength, and pain management through customized exercises. Sessions integrate postural correction and biomechanical analysis to enhance movement patterns and achieve specific recovery goals.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
We specialize in prehabilitation and rehabilitation for joint replacements, arthroscopy, and soft tissue repairs. Our physiotherapists collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons to optimize joint health before and after surgery. Programs include mobility exercises, strength training, and pain management techniques to ensure full functional recovery following traumatic or elective procedures.
Pelvic Health Therapy
Our services address pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. We provide antenatal and post-natal care with tailored exercises for pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, and postpartum recovery. Treatment modalities include biofeedback, myofascial release, and bladder retraining to improve quality of life for women at all life stages.
Acupuncture/Dry Needling
This 3,000-year-old technique complements musculoskeletal treatments by targeting trigger points to relieve pain and inflammation. Our physiotherapists use dry needling for conditions like tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and chronic back pain. The treatment enhances blood flow and promotes natural healing, often integrated with manual therapy and exercise prescriptions.
People
Alexander Wu
Director & Physiotherapist
With 19 years of experience, Alexander Wu specializes in manipulative therapy and sports injury rehabilitation. He treats musculoskeletal conditions using Maitland and McKenzie techniques, integrating acupuncture and exercise programs. A clinical educator for physiotherapy students, he focuses on injury prevention and tailored rehabilitation plans.
Prachi Bhanushali
Director & Physiotherapist
Prachi Bhanushali has 14 years of experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, and women's health physiotherapy. She specializes in pelvic health, chronic pain management, and post-natal rehabilitation. Her approach combines manual therapy with personalized exercise programs, emphasizing holistic care for patients across all life stages.
Questions
Are you a registered NSW COVID-19 Safe Business?
Yes, we follow strict safety protocols including masks, sanitization, and social distancing. We provide hand sanitiser, use sneeze guards, and disinfect equipment after every session.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No referral is required. However, we collaborate with doctors and specialists for coordinated care when needed.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows movement. Shorts are recommended for lower limb injuries, and singlets for shoulder issues.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, home visits are available upon request for patients unable to attend the clinic.
Can physiotherapists refer for X-rays or ultrasounds?
Yes, we can refer patients for diagnostic imaging including X-rays and ultrasounds when necessary.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept HICAPS for on-the-spot insurance claims and all major credit cards except AMEX.
