Physiotherapists are trained to assess the underlying causes of joint, muscle and nerve injuries and provide effective treatment so that you can resume your normal lifestyle as soon as possible.
Helen Gibson M.App.Sc (Manip. Physio)
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Helen graduated from physiotherapy at Queensland University in 1989. Following her interests in musculoskeletal medicine she completed a Masters of Applied Science at Sydney University in 1994 focusing on the biomechanics and treatment of the lumbar and cervical spines. Helen has worked in Sydney CBD private practice for over 14 years. Helen uses her skills in mobilisation, manipulation, massage and exercise prescription to help clients return to pre-injury health.
Clare Walsh B.App.Sc (Physio); M. Health Science (Sports Physio)
Australian Olympic Team Physiotherapist
Clare graduated from physiotherapy in Sydney in 1988 and has specialised as a Sports physiotherapist completing her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy in 2001. For the past 15 years Clare has worked with athletes of all levels including the elite level in AFL, Rugby League and Olympic athletes. She was part of the Australian team in two Winter Olympic Games- Nagano and Salt Lake City and the Summer Olympic Games in Athens 2004.
In 2009 and 2010 Clare became a physiotherapist with the Football Federation Of Australia (Soccer) touring to Holland with the men’s paralympic team and subsequently returning to work at the AIS with the Young Matilda’s (Australian women’s under 20’s).
Also in 2009 Clare was invited to work with the cast of Chicago the Musical (Sydney season) and Avenue Q working with the actors and dancers in both companies.
This year Clare is taking on athletes of a different kind participating in research on core stability programs with Sydney based symphony orchestra’s.
She has now been part of the physiotherapy team at the Sydney Swans for 12 years.
Clare uses her skills of massage, mobilisation and exercise prescription (with an emphasis on core stability) to ensure recovery from injury, prevention of further injury and promotion of general well being. She is a trained Clinical Pilates instructor with 7 years of teaching experience.
Jen Spiby (Physio)
After graduating from the University of Queensland, St. Lucia in 2007 with a Bachelor of
Physiotherapy, Jen worked for two years as a physiotherapist at a private practice in Brisbane.
She gained clinical pilates qualifications through ‘DMA Clinical Pilates’ with Craig Phillips in
Melbourne, and ‘Studio Pilates’ with Tanya Winter in Brisbane, and taught pilates for three years at
two different private practices in Brisbane.
After moving to Sydney a month ago, she will continue teaching pilates at Quaytherapy and will be
working closely with the many other health professionals within and outside of the clinic in order to
achieve the best possible outcome for each person she works with.
Having witnessed the many benefits of pilates to people’s lives, including rehabilitation and recovery from current or ongoing musculoskeletal injuries or conditions, prevention of further injuries, improved posture, relief of pain, and an improvement in the overall strength & conditioning of the deep core & superficial muscle systems, Jen enjoys developing individualised programs tailored to each person in order the achieve these results.
Real Time Ultrasound
If you suffer from an episode of low back, pelvic or hip pain it is likely that the stabilising muscles around your back and pelvis are disabled. Research has shown that re-education of these muscles using real time ultrasound imaging as visual feedback is more effective than rehabilitation without the feedback. Clare and Helen can use the imaging to show you your muscles working in REAL TIME. You will be able to actually see an image of your abdominal and back muscles contracting. The feedback means that you are making sure you are contracting the correct muscles which ensures a more effective and quicker recovery.
If you would to find out more information about physiotherapy please see our association website.
http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au
