At Manly Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Centre, we encourage our clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle by keeping physically fit and active. If an injury prevents them from doing so, our job is to help them return to their favourite activity as soon as possible.
Our Centre has a two-decade history of helping clients return to an active lifestyle after injury. We are very much “hands-on” practitioners skilled in treating all types of physical problems. Our treatment approach takes into account the body as a whole, as well as the specific demands of the client's sport, work or leisure pursuits.
We encourage a balance between early return to activity and the necessary healing process. We are experienced in treating people of all ages. Whether you’ve hurt your back gardening or you’re an elite athlete or a recreational one, whatever joint or muscle problem you may have, we can help relieve your pain and get you moving again.
SERVICES
general physiotherapy services
Physiotherapists are recognised by the medical profession as experts in the treatment of lifestyle, sports and work related problems. From treating sprained ankles to teaching a wheelchair-bound victim of a paragliding accident in Nepal to walk again, we are here to help you recover and get you back to the lifestyle you enjoy.
We help people of all ages, from the young to the elderly.
We offer the treatment and management of:
• sports injuries
• work-related injuries
• low back pain
• neck pain and headaches
• whiplash and associated disorders
• overuse injuries (e.g. shin pain)
• fractures
• arthritis
• mastitis
• chest and sinus congestion
• post-operative rehabilitation
(e.g. after hip, knee or shoulder surgery)
specialised services
We also offer specialised services including:
• Clinical Pilates “Balanced Body” Rehabilitation classes
• sports specific rehabilitation programs
• work re-training exercise programs
• osteoporosis exercise programs
• fitting of orthotics to correct poor foot biomechanics
• postural assessments and corrective exercise programs
• pre-sports screening assessments
• management of adolescent growth spurts
• acupuncture, cupping therapy and dry needling
• plaster application / removal
clinical Pilates
At Manly Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Centre, our Clinical Pilates ”Balanced Body” programs specifically address faulty movement patterns and poor muscle control. Our Pilates Clinicians are all experienced physiotherapists who will help you identify and re-train the affected muscles to prevent further problems.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Leanne MacHielse
Leanne has worked in private practice since 1983 and became a partner in the practice in 1985. Her main area of professional interest is sports physiotherapy and the treatment of ankles, knees and adolescent 'growing pains'.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science (Anatomy)
• Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Sciences)
• Master of Applied Science (Sports Physiotherapy)
• Clinical Pilates Level 4 Certificate through Dance Medicine Australia
Associations & Memberships
• Australian Physiotherapy Association
• APA Sports Physiotherapist - Titled Member
• Physiotherapy Business Australia
• NSW Institute of Sport (Preferred Provider)
Roslyn Chow
Ros has been a partner in the practice since 1988. Her areas of special interest are spinal problems, cervical headache, whiplash, shoulder and hip problems.
She is passionate about Clinical Pilates, having witnessed the enormous changes it has made in the lives of countless clients, even those with long-standing problems. Ros has developed innovative ways of using Pilates equipment to fast track the re-training of affected muscles to correct faulty movement patterns that keep us in pain.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science (Anatomy)
• Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Manipulative Physiotherapy)
• Clinical Pilates Level 4 Certificate through Dance Medicine Australia
Associations & Memberships
• Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (MPA) - Titled Member
• Physiotherapy Business Australia
Anne Gray
Anne provides a home visit service for Manly Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Centre as well as working at Manly Waters Private Hospital. She has extensive experience in orthopaedics, spinal physiotherapy, respiratory physiotherapy and care of the aged. She combines manual therapy, electrotherapy, graduated exercise programs and practical advice to help keep her patients mobile and safe in their homes for as long as possible.
Qualifications and Memberships
• Qualified at Middlesex Hospital, London in 1973
• Worked for four years in the U.K. at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital before immigrating to Australia in December 1977
• Australian Physiotherapy Association member for over 30 years
Physiotherapy, Pilates, Sports Injury Therapy
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