No matter who you are, life is too short to be held back by pain. At Movement Laboratory, our team of physios and movement rehab professionals in the Petersham area are dedicated to helping you minimise pain, recover, and move better.
We’re committed to ensuring everyone experiences a life free from pain and limitations. We are experienced in addressing all musculoskeletal concerns and are committed to helping to manage chronic pain.
Our physiotherapists in Petersham thoroughly assess you to find the root cause of your pain or discomfort to craft a tailored, evidence-based treatment and recovery plan just for you.
At Movement Lab, we provide more than hands-on treatment. We guide you through our unique healing approach for injuries. This includes precise diagnosis, hands-on therapy, and education about body dynamics and proper movement.
Our mission isn’t just about helping you recover from injury, but enhancing your movement and what your body can achieve in the future.
Movement Laboratory Physio, Petersham
Situated just 1.6 km from the centre of Petersham, Movement Laboratory stands as your neighbourhood physio, promoting pain-free mobility for the nearby areas of Leichhardt, Rozelle, Balmain, Summer Hill, Annandale, Lilyfield, Stanmore, Haberfield, Lewisham, and, of course, Petersham.
Common Conditions Treated at Movement Laboratory
At our physio centre near Petersham, we offer expertise and care for a wide array of musculoskeletal issues. Our practitioners are trained and ready to handle:
Degenerative conditions
Ligament tears and sprains
Muscle strain
Post-operative rehabilitation
Chronic neck and shoulder pain
Migraine
Rib cage dysfunctions
Postural tension
Tendinopathy
Bursitis
Nerve pain or nerve impingement
Frozen shoulder
While this list is thorough, it isn’t exhaustive. If there’s a condition you’re dealing with that isn’t mentioned, please get in touch. Our physio team is always ready to offer advice and guide you towards recovery.
What can you expect in your initial consultation?
On your initial visit to our centre, we’ll focus on understanding the root of your concerns. This helps us to craft the most effective plan to help you recover. A core aspect of our approach is patient education. So, be prepared to gain insights on self-help, managing injuries, and ways to avert them.
Clear diagnosis
Timeframe for recovery
Education
Treatment plan
Self-management strategies
What to do and what not to do
What Treatment Methods Do Our Petersham Physiotherapists Use?
We use a mix of traditional physiotherapy methods, Connect Therapy, and the Thoracic Ring Approach. Our range of treatments includes:
Massage
Joint mobilisation
Muscle energy techniques
Movement retraining methods like Clinical Pilates
Are you ready to get started on your recovery journey?
Beginning your path to recovery is easy with Movement Laboratory. If you’re eager to improve your movement and overall health, using our online booking is the most convenient way to secure the location, physio, and slot that suits you.
Let’s pave the way to a healthier you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often you come in really depends on what you need. After our first assessment, our physio team will suggest how often you should drop by to get the best results.
You don’t usually need a referral to see us. But, in some situations or due to certain insurance rules, you might need one. If you’ve got any reports or scans related to your visit, please bring them. This helps us get the full picture when we’re helping you out.
Put on something comfy and loose. Make sure we can easily get to the spot that’s troubling you or that we need to check.
The first time you come in will be a bit longer, about an hour, because we’ll be doing a proper check. After that, each time you visit, it’ll be around 30 to 45 minutes.
Absolutely! If you’ve got a health fund card, bring it along for quick processing then and there. The amount you get back depends on your plan. If you’ve got an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) from your doctor, Medicare might help out a bit, too. Please read more detailed info here.
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