Fitness Physio Newcastle

At Fitness Physio Newcastle, we offer a wide range of treatments to get you back on your feet. For the sport fanatics, we have sports physiotherapy treatments for sports injuries such as knees, shoulders, hips, ankles, and feet. From weightlifters to netballers and more, we have specialised treatments to help you heal faster and reach your full potential.

We also offer physiotherapy treatment for osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neck pain, and chronic spinal pain. No matter the injury, our experienced physios will provide personalised treatment to ensure you come out the other side stronger than ever before.

Our sport and spinal physiotherapists offer hands-on treatment to ensure you feel stronger and move better with more confidence at the end of your session. Based on your sports injury, we will create a personalised treatment plan featuring exercises such as stretches, strengthening, balance and much more.

We do not use machines like ultrasounds and TENS. These methods have been proven to be ineffective in comparison to modern physiotherapy treatments.

We also have a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym on site, so we can guide you through certain exercises and techniques to encourage long-term pain relief and healing.

For osteoarthritis, we offer the GLA:D neuromuscular exercise and education program which focuses on quality, control, and coordination during exercise. This helps to ensure your joints are loaded and the right muscles are being activated at the right time. Over 12 sessions, we will monitor how you exercise in the gym and provide recommendations to help reduce pain.

For Osteoporosis we offer ONERO. Onero™ is an evidence-based exercise programme designed specifically to prevent osteoporotic fracture by stimulating bone development and preventing falls in at-risk individuals. The evidence on which the Onero program is based is derived from the findings of the LIFTMOR randomised controlled trial published in the JBMR.

The exercise protocol is targeted specifically to bone, being brief but high intensity. The Onero™ program is currently delivered clinically at our premises.

Our Newcastle physiotherapy sessions are available in half hour and hour long slots. If your injury is more severe, we will recommend an hour long session at our rehabilitation centre.

You do not need a referral to receive physiotherapy treatment at Fitness Physio Newcastle, although it is preferred so we have a complete picture of your medical history and any scans or treatment you’ve had for the affected area.

We also recommend getting a referral from your doctor so you can receive a Medicare rebate.

It’s simple to book an appointment online with Fitness Physio Newcastle - book online today! You have the flexibility to choose an appointment type and your preferred physiotherapist.

Yes. Please contact our team for further information on 02 4963 1140.

At your first session, your physio will ask a series of questions about your medical history, your current injury, and any previous injuries you’ve had. We’ll gather as much information as we can and assess your current symptoms so we can diagnose the problem and the best treatment for you.

We will also assess your flexibility, strength, balance and alignment.

Our sessions run from half an hour to an hour, so depending on the length of the appointment and the severity of your injury, we will show you some basic education on the injury, advice on activities and exercises in the gym to get you started.  We will also provide any hands on treatment as required.

Most patients will not experience pain in their sessions, but there can be some discomfort. It’s important to let your physiotherapist know if you’re experiencing any discomfort or pain, so we can adjust the treatment to be more comfortable for you.

You might also experience some soreness after your first few sessions - after all, you will be stretching and exercising an injury. This is completely normal.

This depends on the severity of the injury you have. We aim to make the healing process quick and effective, so you will not need to return too often. However, some injuries need more treatment than others, like chronic lower back pain.

Your physio will create a tailored, personalised treatment plan, so they will determine how many sessions you will need. This may also change based on the progress.
 

Based on your injury, we will provide some safe and gentle exercises to complete between sessions. These exercises won’t be difficult or strenuous, but will help with the speed of your progress.

It is also important to follow any activity modifications discussed to prevent any recurrences.

Again, this depends on the severity of your injury. On average, minor injuries can take around 2 - 3 sessions, whereas serious soft tissue injuries can take around 6 - 8 sessions over 2 to 4 months. For osteoarthritis patients completing the GL:AD exercise and education program, we might like to see you twice a week for 12 weeks.

It all depends on the injury.