About Us | Physiotherapy

SPORTSMED·SA physiotherapists are highly trained and experienced. We offer a wide range of services and methods of treatment to elite sporting teams, recreational athletes, and people of all ages with general aches and pains, including back pain, as well as those recovering from orthopaedic surgery.

We work as a team with other health professionals to get your body ‘back on track’ as fast as possible. Some therapists specialise in the treatment of upper limb, lower limb, overuse injuries or injuries common in particular sports. All therapists remain up to date with spinal pain management. Ongoing in-house and external education ensures that we remain at the forefront of physio techniques.

For more information on our services click on the links below to download a PDF brochure.

Day Surgery Brochure
Hospital Brochure
Medical Brochure
Orthopaedic Brochure
Physiotherapy Brochure (coming soon)
Podiatry Brochure

Physiotherapy Services

Physiotherapy treatment includes:

Joint mobilisation and/or manipulation, soft tissue massage and stretching.
Education in injury specific home exercises to encourage self management.
Instruction in gym programmes and stability training, including Pilates based routines.
Postural correction and ergonomic advice for work stations.
Electrotherapy treatment.
Taping and bracing to protect joints and injured tissues.
Testing of joint function prior to returning to sport.

Inpatient Services

The inpatient physiotherapists provide post operative care and exercise instruction, which includes the provision of illustrated exercise booklets to patients who have undergone surgery in our hospital or day surgery. Our physiotherapists work closely with the surgeons and nurses, to ensure a team approach in the days following surgery.

Injury Prevention

Our physiotherapists have designed injury prevention programmes to assist both sport professionals and recreational athletes to achieve optimum fitness safely.

Screening Examinations

An examination is conducted by our SPORTSMED·SA physiotherapists to ascertain areas of weakness. We assess those parts of the body that are too stiff or tight, or where there is a lack of control or coordination. A remedial exercise programme is devised which is specific to the patient and their lifestyle.

Gym and Rehabilitation

There are well equipped gyms at the SPORTSMED·SA Stepney and Morphett Vale branches where patients can rehabilitate or work on their fitness. The gyms are open for extended hours and have qualified fitness professionals providing a range of services to the general public and to patients.

Home based exercise programmes are designed for rehabilitation and include Pilates stability training with floor and ball exercises. We provide illustrated exercise booklets for programmes both at home and at the gym.

Occupational Health

SPORTSMED·SA Physiotherapy caters for the injured worker. An injury management plan is drawn up with specific and clear goals for both the worker and the employer.

Our Physiotherapists

Click below to learn more about any of the physiotherapists at SPORTSMED·SA.

John Camens
Patrick Custance
Shylie Davidson
Nick Delvins
Glenn Dods
Susan Everett
Stan Garland
Jennifer Laver
Ned Pontifex
Jenny Roberts
Margaret Tidswell
Sally Trotter
Ann Marie Vozzo
Andrew Webber

Making and Attending an Appointment

Physiotherapy consultations are available at four SPORTSMED·SA branches. Appointments can be made in person or by telephoning the reception of the relevant branch. Click here for our contact details for our Stepney, Morphett Vale, Henley Beach, Blackwood and Goodwood Branches.

It is not necessary to have a referral from your GP to see a physiotherapist. Workcover and Third Party patients must have a current claim and approval from their case manager, to attend. In the event of a claim not being accepted the client is personally responsible for any costs incurred.

Opening Hours

Stepney

Monday to Friday
7:30 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Blackwood

Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am to 11:00 am

Goodwood

Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm,
Saturday
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Henley Beach

Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Morphett Vale

Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday
8:30 am to 11:30 am

On Call Service

An on call physiotherapy service is available at Stepney on:
Saturday
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday and Public Holidays
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telephone 8362 8122 to make an appointment

Fees and Charges

Physiotherapy consultations are claimable through most private health funds. SPORTSMED·SA Physiotherapy is a Mutual Community Preferred Provider which allows a higher level of rebate for Mutual Community patients.

Payment for private patients is required on the day of consultation. Patients are requested to bring their health fund card with them to allow for electronic claiming on the day.