Eastside Physiotherapy in Randwick, Sydney, NSW is listed under Physiotherapists Specialising in Orthopedic Bracing, Sports Physio, Musculoskeletal injury Physio.
Some other services offered by Eastside Physiotherapy are Headache Physio, Sports injury Physio, Sports Massage, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Physio, Joint Pain Physio, Orthotics, Neck Pain Physio.
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ABOUT US
Eastside Physiotherapy and Sports Injury centre is a long established physiotherapy business located in Randwick. Our team of APA sports physiotherapists (Alan Davies, Diane Long), physiotherapists, and hand therapists strive to deliver a high quality service to provide solutions and strategies to manage your musculoskeletal health problems. Our experienced and highly skilled practitioners provide treatments with a hands on approach guided by latest evidence and professional experience. Our core activities include sports physiotherapy, treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, orthopaedic rehabilitation, waterproof casting and hand therapy.
We work closely with a wide range of other health professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to recovery. We also have the benefit of onsite X-ray.
We cater for all patient types including private patients (immediate claim through HICAPS), Workcover, MVA Third party claims,DVA and Medicare EPC claims.
Practice principles Diane Long and Alan Davies also consult at Eastern Suburbs Sports Medicine Centre.
DIANE LONG
Diane is an APA Sports Titled Physiotherapist and is one of the practice principals at Eastside Physiotherapy. Diane has over 30 years experience in all aspects of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Diane is the physiotherapist for Randwick Rugby Union Football Club, a position she has held for many years. She is the only female to be awarded Life Membership of Randwick Rugby Union Football Club.
Diane also consults at Eastern Suburbs Sports Medicine Centre in Bondi Junction
Diane has a Bachelor of Science (Anatomy) from UNSW and a Post Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy from Cumberland College of Health Sciences.
Special Interests
Teams
ALAN DAVIES
Alan is a highly experienced APA Sports Physiotherapist with over 25 years experience in private practice and all levels of sports and age groups from the professional athlete to the junior participant.
He has extensive experience and interest in managing all sports injuries including but not limited to patellofemoral pain, shoulder instability and post operative rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, Hip and knee arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, acromioplasty / sub acromial decompression and shoulder stabilisation.
Alan also consults at Eastern Suburbs Sports Medicine Centre in Bondi Junction
Alan’s background in sport includes playing for Randwick Rugby Union and a track and field all rounder competing for many years as a junior and senior for the Randwick Botany Harriers. He was also a member of Tamarama Surf Club through the mid 80’s -90’s.
LOUISA MCGINNESS
Louisa is a APA Sports Titled Physiotherapist with a strong interest in Sports and Performing Arts.
Louisa’s areas of interest include physiotherapy for dancers and performers, as well as a wide range of sports. She completed her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy through La Trobe University in 2016.
She is able to provide injury assessment with attention to dance technique, as well as pre-pointe screening assessments, dance injury screening and rehabilitation tailored to return the dancer to full training as soon as possible. Louisa has worked with Randwick Rugby Union since 2010 and has toured nationally and internationally with men’s and women’s Rugby 7s teams.
As a part of her Masters degree, Louisa has spent time with Sports Physiotherapists Andrew Wallis (St Kilda FC/The Hip and Groin Clinic) and Laura Schwab (Queensland Sports Medicine Centre).
Louisa has recently returned from Melbourne where she was the company physiotherapist for Matilda the Musical on a full-time basis.
Team involvement
Michael is an APA Physiotherapist with a passion for sports physiotherapy.
Michael is an APA physiotherapist with a passionate interest in sports physiotherapy. He has gained experience working alongside tier 2 musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapists.
Michael was originally from Tamworth but attended The Scots College for his final years of schooling where he had a strong involvement with cricket and rugby. He completed an undergraduate bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Sydney University and then went on to attain a Master of Physiotherapy.
Special Interests:
Sporting Teams
FIONA EVANS
Fiona is a Hand Therapist who has been
treating hand injuries for over 20 years
Fiona graduated from Cumberland College Of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy in 1989. She has had experience in working in a variety of hand therapy clinics across Sydney, as well as in the USA. Fiona joined Eastside in 1996.
Qualifications
SAMANTHA MARWEDEL
Samantha Marwedel is a highly experienced
Hand Therapist.
She commenced work at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 1990 and became a Senior Therapist in Rheumatology and Orthopaedics in 1994, moving into the Hand Therapy Unit in 1996 till 2004.
In 2004, Samantha worked as a Hand Therapist at Neutral Bay Physiotherapy and she was involved in a research project with the Rehabilitation Studies Unit, University of Sydney in 2005.
Samantha is an Associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
She joined the practice at Eastside Physiotherapy in 2006 as a part time Hand Therapist treating a variety of conditions and injuries including, hand and wrist fractures, tendon injuries, post surgery and arthritic conditions.
Hand Therapy specialist skills involve wound care, scar management, oedema management, custom made thermoplastic splinting, neoprene splinting, casting, and hand exercise programmes
SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
BACK PAIN & NECK PAIN
OSTEOARTHRITIS
DANCE CASTING AND SPLINTING
HAND THERAPY
ORTHOPAEDIC POST-OP REHABILITATION
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCREENING
REHABILITATION PRODUCTS
“Good physiotherapist for football injuries.”
“After suffering from wrist injuries for years, the staff at Eastside were wonderful in assisting recovery! With both occupational therapists and physiotherapist available, this centre is able to cater to many clients needs. The staff have a wonderful positive attitude and go out of their way to ensure that clients are feeling supported. Could not fault this place!”
Monday – Friday (8am-7pm)