Active Physiotherapy

As the longest established physiotherapy clinic in the Inner West, Active Physiotherapy Newtown has been providing our clients with “world’s best practice” manual therapy and rehabilitation, since 1990.
Our key focus is to provide you with the most effective patient care services. From your assessment and diagnosis to your treatment plan and implementation, you can rest assured you are being cared for in an honest and transparent way. We believe in educating our clients to the best of our ability, so you’ll be involved in your healthcare every step of the way.

Our clinical staff are regularly updating their knowledge base and skill sets by taking part in continuing education around Australia and internationally. This has allowed us to achieve a level of clinical excellence in the fields of manual medicine, exercise therapy, sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

We believe it’s vital to treat the “root cause” of pain and dysfunction. Our expertise in integrated treatment allows us to care for your whole body, not just your symptoms.

Active Physiotherapy in Newtown, Sydney, NSW is listed under the best offering services such as Pregnancy Physio, Physiotherapy, Dry Needling.

Some other services offered by Active Physiotherapy include Hydrotherapy, Neck Pain Physio, Deep Tissue Massage, Acupuncture, Shoulder injury Physio, Headache Physio, Remedial Massage, Back Pain Physio.

Call Active Physiotherapy to find out more information.

Services

Acupuncture and Dry-needling
Bike Fitting
Clinical Pilates Rehabilitation and Classes
Dance Specific Physiotherapy
Exercise Therapy
Golf Specific Physiotherapy
Hand Therapy
Manual Therapy
Neonatal and Paediatric Physiotherapy
Pre- and post-natal physiotherapy
Real-Time Ultrasound Re-Training
Sports Physiotherapy
TMJ / Jaw Physiotherapy
Visceral Mobilisation
Womens’ Health

Testimonials

“I had pain in both knees that got progressively worse since my mid-thirties.  Over the years, I consulted numerous physiotherapists and an orthopaedic surgeon who advised me to restrict my activity to walking and ‘no-kick’ swimming.

Despite following this advice, my knee pain recently increased to the point where I was driving just 700 meters from my house to the train station and taking taxis between offices in the CBD to avoid knee pain from walking.

At only 44 years old, this was too much.  I consulted a new GP who referred me to Active Physiotherapy where I met Martyn Morris who completed a comprehensive assessment of my history and circumstances.  Martyn took the time to explain the causes of my knee pain and prescribed a treatment program of stretches and strengthening exercises.  Within weeks, I noticed a reduction in knee pain.

In regular follow up sessions, Martyn provided feedback on my progress and introduced new exercises as my flexibility increased. Moreover, he also addressed some recurring back pain that was hindering my recovery.  I found these sessions informative as Martyn enthusiastically explained the rationale of my treatment and answered my questions.

Thanks to Martyn, I am now walking and climbing stairs pain fee. Better still, I am doing exercises I have not done in years. I can’t stop smiling about my newfound mobility!

Without reservation, I recommend Martyn Morris and the team at Active Physiotherapy.”

Dave, Stanmore.

“Having suffered pain and restricted movement in my jaw for well over a year
I consulted John about what could be done. After only 4 visits I have
received complete relief from my pain and greatly increased jaw movement.
John worked wonders in a very professional way, with no discomfort to me. I
am most grateful to him. The only downside – now I can visit the dentist
again!”

Denise, Tempe

“I am so pleased to have found Active Physiotherapy and Martyn Morris. I was born without a right major pectoral muscle which was something I was blissfully unaware of until my other muscles started to become painful. I had endured pain in my right underarm, arm and hand for over two years and after many visits to medical practitioners and numerous scans and ultrasounds, I was still no closer to discovering the cause of my pain or having a plan for treatment. When the pain became intolerable, I decided to try physiotherapy to see if that would help. On my first visit to Martyn Morris, he spent time listening to me and discussing the source of my pain and explaining what techniques he proposed. He looked closely at my posture, had me perform a number of exercises and then set to work on various trigger points to release my minor pectoral muscle (which had been my main cause of pain), to align my ribs and release some of my ligaments. I initially felt very sore after that first visit but I already began to feel relief of the pain. On my second visit, Martyn carried out the gentle and relaxing process of fascial unwinding to help release some of the tension and restrictions in my muscles. My arm is now free from pain and we are just working on making sure it stays that way. I am so grateful to Martyn for his wonderful expertise. I can’t believe what a difference the physiotherapy has made. Thank you very much.”

Sam, Newtown

“John was recommended to me by a physiotherapist when I expressed concern about my neck and back which were all seized up after being ‘manipulated’ with a rubber mallet by a ligament therapy practitioner. Before seeing John, I tried some chiropractic work but found no benefit after many sesions. I walked out of John’s office on my first visit able to turn my neck and with my spine significantly easier to move . John also did some visceral manipulation work on my tummy which left me feeling relaxed. I have been suffering IBS for years which has given me stomach cramping and John improved this cramping with the visceral work. I am so relieved and grateful for John’s help. I am now pain free, have full movement and have my exercise program which keeps me gradually getting stronger.”

Monique, Earlwood

“I have been lucky enough to find Active Physiotherapy after suffering from lower back pain for a number of years. My symptoms had been getting progressively worse to the point that I needed prescription medication to control the pain. I had previously seen a number of physiotherapists each providing temporary relief but my pain always returned. After one of the worst episodes I was referred to see a neurosurgeon to discuss the available options and the possibility of back surgery. The care I received at Active Physiotherapy has allowed
me to recover to the point that I am back to normal and currently have no need for any further treatment. Most importantly they have helped
me to understand my problem, learn how to manage my posture and have given me exercises to build the muscles to support my back. I have
personally encouraged a number of friends to use their services and would recommend them unreservedly.”

“After 22 years of playing football and 15 years of riding dirt bikes, my knees were giving me constant pain. I consulted my usual physiotherapist who ‘diagnosed’ early onset arthritis and advised that for the most part, all I could do was manage the pain until I was old enough for knee replacement surgery! Daily glucosamine and occasional pain killers helped keep the pain under control but I couldn’t run or ride a push bike and even walking for more than ten minutes or climbing a set of stairs made my knees ache. I felt like at invalid at 40 and my retired parents in
their seventies were more mobile than I was.

My partner strongly recommended that I see Active Physiotherapy as she had received excellent, effective treatment there. I visited Active Physiotherapy and saw Steve, who prescribed new orthotics, gave me specific exercises to do and taught me better balance and walking movement. My knee pain subsided completely over the following weeks and I subsequently completed an endurance walk of 220 kilometres over five and a half days with none of the knee pain I had previously experienced!

I’m currently planning a 440 kilometre endurance walk in early next year and plan to walk Kokoda the following year. Even day to day, I am now walking and riding my pushbike regularly without knee pain.

When my sister recently told me that she was six weeks into a prescribed 12 week course of chiropractic treatment and that her pain was getting worse, naturally I referred her to Active Physiotherapy. After her first appointment with John, she felt significantly better and cancelled the remainder of her chiropractic course. Her second appointment at Active Physio with Steve saw another dramatic improvement in her condition.

Not only have John and Steve relieved her pain, they have also saved her a lot of time and money on other treatment that wasn’t helping her at all. The professional and accurate diagnosis and treatment I received from Active Physiotherapy not only relieved my ongoing knee pain but restored my quality of life. I thoroughly recommend Active Physiotherapy to anyone seeking knowledgeable and
effective physiotherapy treatment.”