Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Physiotherapy Services in Port Pirie
Clive Munzberg has provided personalized physiotherapy services to the Port Pirie community for 28 years. Our focus on tailored treatment plans combines extensive clinical experience with a deep understanding of individual needs, serving clients across all life stages and activity levels. We specialize in sports injury management, Clinical Pilates, dry needling, and NDIS support, emphasizing evidence-based practices and long-term wellness solutions.Our team maintains strong local ties through decades of community sports involvement and workplace health initiatives. We utilize advanced assessment tools and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care. With a commitment to both rehabilitation and injury prevention, we empower clients to achieve pain-free movement and improved quality of life through active participation in their treatment programs.
Services
Clinical Pilates
Dry Needling
Sports Injury Management
NDIS Physiotherapy
Balance Testing
Concussion Assessment
Aquatic Physiotherapy
Spinal Care
Musculo Skeletal Screening
Manual Handling Training
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of localized physiotherapy expertise
- Our team maintains TGA-approved clinical standards
- We provide NDIS-certified disability support programs
- Our treatment combines sports injury specialization with general physiotherapy
- We implement evidence-based Clinical Pilates rehabilitation methods
Associations and certifications
- TGA Approved
- NDIS Provider
Services
Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates offers targeted musculoskeletal rehabilitation through specialized equipment and movement analysis. This physiotherapy-led method addresses poor movement patterns, enhances core stability, and prevents recurring injuries. Backed by research, it benefits post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and sports performance improvement while accommodating pre/post-natal needs and neurological conditions.
Dry Needling
Dry needling treats musculoskeletal pain by targeting trigger points with sterile acupuncture needles. This technique alleviates muscle tension, reduces referred pain, and restores normal function. Effective for neck/back pain, sports injuries, and chronic conditions, it forms part of comprehensive treatment plans that include exercise rehabilitation and posture correction.
NDIS Physiotherapy
NDIS-approved services focus on mobility enhancement and independence maintenance for participants with permanent disabilities. Our approach combines clinical Pilates, equipment prescription, and home-based programs to address neurological conditions, developmental delays, and mobility impairments while supporting caregivers with manual handling training.
Sports Injury Management
Specialized sports injury programs prevent and treat acute/chronic athletic injuries using video analysis, biomechanical assessment, and progressive rehabilitation. Services include pre-season screenings, return-to-play protocols, and coach education programs that reduce injury recurrence while optimizing athletic performance across all skill levels.
Balance Testing
Balance assessments utilize standardized tools like Berg Balance Test to identify fall risks and movement impairments. Tailored exercise programs improve static/dynamic balance for older adults and neurological patients, incorporating strength training and functional mobility exercises to enhance safety and independence.
People
Clive Munzberg
Principal Physiotherapist
With 30 years' experience, Clive specializes in sports injury rehabilitation and knee conditions. He established Port Pirie's first private physiotherapy clinic after 11 years at the regional hospital, combining clinical expertise with community sports involvement.
Nadine Knibbs
Clinical Pilates Supervisor
Nadine oversees Clinical Pilates programs with extensive experience in exercise rehabilitation. Her client-centered approach focuses on improving movement patterns and functional capacity through supervised sessions tailored to individual needs.
Jodie Munzberg
Practice Manager
Jodie manages clinic operations while supporting treatment programs. Her administrative leadership ensures efficient service delivery, drawing from personal experience navigating healthcare systems as both provider and family caregiver.
Eliza Peters
Exercise Physiologist
Eliza specializes in chronic disease management and hydrotherapy. Her evidence-based approach combines exercise prescription with musculoskeletal rehabilitation, focusing on individualized programs that promote long-term health improvements for diverse client groups.
Questions
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No referral is required for private physiotherapy sessions. However, referrals are needed for workers' compensation, DVA gold card holders, or Medicare EPC program participants.
What are your consultation fees?
Initial consultations cost $79 with $65 for follow-ups. Private health insurance rebates apply through HiCAPS, with out-of-pocket costs varying by insurer coverage levels.
How do I cancel an appointment?
Contact us at least 24 hours before your scheduled time via phone 8633 1789 to avoid potential cancellation fees and allow waitlisted patients to access services.
Do you accept NDIS participants?
Yes, we're registered NDIS providers offering physiotherapy, clinical Pilates, and equipment assessments. Our services focus on adult participants with neurological conditions and mobility impairments.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable sports attire allowing movement assessment. For lower limb injuries, bring shorts. Non-slip socks are required for Clinical Pilates sessions to maintain hygiene standards.
How are soft tissue injuries managed?
Follow the POLICE principle (Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation) immediately. Contact us for assessment and treatment planning to optimize recovery outcomes.