Whatever your injury, whether you're young or old, our physiotherapy team are experts in caring for your health. Whether you've injured your back doing the gardening or done your shoulder on that match-winning serve at tennis, we're here to help. Our job is to provide solutions to your problems by providing the highest possible standards of professional care by our qualified physiotherapists.
We can also assist you with fitness programs, general and postoperative rehabilitation, as well as movement and posture advice for all ages. As an Essential Health Service mandated by the Australian Government, The Oval Physiotherapy is open and operating as normal. Physiotherapy serves a vital role in the health care framework to avoid the necessity of visiting your GP/hospital for any musculoskeletal-related problem.
We can also assist you with fitness programs, general and postoperative rehabilitation, as well as movement and posture advice for all ages. As an Essential Health Service mandated by the Australian Government, The Oval Physiotherapy is open and operating as normal. Physiotherapy serves a vital role in the health care framework to avoid the necessity of visiting your GP/hospital for any musculoskeletal-related problem.
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The Oval Physio has cared for over 35,000 people since we first opened our doors in 1991. We originally established our practice at North Sydney Oval to support the North Sydney Rugby League Football Club. Our ethos is to provide our patients with the best physiotherapy service possible. We want to help them get out of pain in the shortest possible time with the least number of visits.
Every person is different. Your physiotherapist will tailor your session to suit your particular needs and state of health. Taking a thorough history and examination to determine a diagnosis of your condition and needs. Your first appointment will take around 45 minutes and we suggest you allow 30 minutes for follow-up appointments.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles working together to provide stability and to rotate the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff degeneration and injury is very common. Many people find it difficult to manage and 'put up with it' for some time before seeing help. In some cases, physiotherapy can prevent the need for surgery which also involves prolonged periods of mobilisation and rehabilitation.
The goal of physiotherapy is to provide relief from the symptoms, normalise joint and soft tissue mobility, and establish an effective exercise program that works for you. During the examination, your physiotherapist will evaluate the progression of symptoms, mechanism of the injury, posture and assess prior level of function.
Your head is relatively heavy compared to the seven bones (vertebrae) that support it. The vertebrae are separated from each other by discs, stabilised by ligaments and moved by muscles. Because your neck is mobile, it is prone to injury and wear and tear. Finding the source of the pain and identifying how it behaves indicates to the physio where the underlying pathology might be and what treatment is required.
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Ian Hofstetter
Nov 05, 2021
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Andrew Verdon
Aug 10, 2021
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Eden Galea
Feb 28, 2021
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Very lucky to have been recommended to go to Joel Werman and his fantastic practice 6 years ago.
Absolutely love the practice and the people. All members of staff are lovely, caring and professional.
Joel has looked after 2x Shoulder Operation Recoveries and is extremely impressive physiotherapist.
Thanks Oval Team,
Eden
Absolutely love the practice and the people. All members of staff are lovely, caring and professional.
Joel has looked after 2x Shoulder Operation Recoveries and is extremely impressive physiotherapist.
Thanks Oval Team,
Eden
Gavin Cozens
Jan 14, 2021
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Jacob Smith
Sep 02, 2020
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Alonso Spanish
Aug 03, 2020
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Cathryn Berecry
Jul 26, 2018
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Joel is an absolute professional and is the key reason I did not undertake surgery for my shoulder rotator cuff.
I saw Joel in August 2017 in tears and feeling very worried. An MRI had shown a bad tear in my shoulder and I had seen a specialist who had said surgery was required. The tear was a result of overuse and surgery meant no driving for 6 weeks and obviously none of my sport for the next 6 months plus intensive rehab.
Joel was calm, direct, emphatic and his review was the injury was on the cusp, meaning I could go either way. Physio was certainly an option but I had to be prepared to do
I saw Joel in August 2017 in tears and feeling very worried. An MRI had shown a bad tear in my shoulder and I had seen a specialist who had said surgery was required. The tear was a result of overuse and surgery meant no driving for 6 weeks and obviously none of my sport for the next 6 months plus intensive rehab.
Joel was calm, direct, emphatic and his review was the injury was on the cusp, meaning I could go either way. Physio was certainly an option but I had to be prepared to do
Carol Grolman
Jun 28, 2018
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I was set to have surgery on my back when a friend of mine suggested that I go to see Joel at the Oval Physiotherapy. How lucky was that! A most caring practice with true professionals. My back is now much, much better and I have been able to go back to my hiking - which I thought was lost to me forever. I cannot say a big enough thank you to Joel and his team. I would recommend this Clinic without hesitation.
Martin Moelle
Nov 04, 2016
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