Dr Helen Clare

Dr Helen Clare in Crows Nest, Sydney, NSW is listed under Physiotherapists Offering Shoulder injury Physio, Musculoskeletal injury Physio, Joint Pain Physio.

Some other services offered by Dr Helen Clare are Rehabilitation Physio, Whiplash Physio, Sports injury Physio, Sports Physio, Physiotherapy, Neck Pain Physio, Back Pain Physio, Headache Physio.

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SPECIALIST MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST

At Helen Clare Physiotherapy, we provide high quality physiotherapy, focusing on self-management and individualized treatment programs. Our Physiotherapists all have Post Graduate qualifications in the management of musculoskeletal disorders and are very experienced in assessing and managing complex spinal and extremity symptoms.

We believe in working with you as a partner in achieving your goals of optimum health.

Staff Profile

Dr. Helen Clare

FACP, PhD, MAppSc, GradDipManipTher, DipPhty, DipMD&T

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (As awarded by Australian College of Physiotherapists 2014)
Credentialled McKenzie Therapist

Helen graduated from Otago University, NZ as a Physiotherapist in 1975 and has lived and worked in Sydney, Australia since 1979.

She undertook post-graduate studies through Sydney University completing her Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy in 1983, her Masters of Applied Science in 1989, and her Doctor of Philosophy – titled Evaluation of the McKenzie Method in 2005. She remains associated with Sydney University in the role of an Associated Academic staff and co-supervises graduate students. In 2009 she became a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

Helen is a Credentialled McKenzie therapist and has a Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. She has been an Instructor with the McKenzie Institute since 1986 and is currently the only teaching member of the McKenzie Institute in Australia. She also teaches courses in the McKenzie Method internationally and to date has taught in 32 countries. She has been the International Director of Education for the McKenzie Institute International since 1999.

Helen has developed clinical expertise in the management of both neck and low back pain. She has a special clinical interest in the assessment and management of cervical radiculopathy and the differentiation of cervical/shoulder pathology. She supports an emphasis on self management with exercise and regular participation in physical activity.

Jenny Coolican

BSc (UNSW), GradDipPhty, GradDipManipTher

Lymphoedema Physiotherapist
Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Credentialled McKenzie Therapist

Jenny is a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and a Credentialled McKenzie Therapist.  She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales and a Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy and Manipulative Therapy from Faculty of Health Sciences, Sydney University.

She is also a trained Lymphoedema Therapist, treating people with both Primary and Secondary Lymphoedema.

She is a strong believer in exercise and weight training to maintain cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness, works out regularly and participants in a wide range of sporting activities.

Valerie Mullane

BExPhys (UNSW), MPhty (USyd), MAPA

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Credentialled McKenzie Therapist

Valerie graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Physiotherapy. She has a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology from the University of New South Wales. Valerie has worked in both hospital and private practice, treating a range of conditions including sports and workplace injuries.

Valerie is a Credentialled McKenzie Therapist with the McKenzie Institute International. She is currently completing the Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. She has a special interest in the treatment and prevention of neck and lower back pain, and injuries to the peripheral joints.

Valerie is trained in advanced dry needling, Clinical Pilates and the development of exercise programs to support rehabilitation and return into work, sport or leisure activities.

Services

At Helen Clare Physiotherapy, we offer a range of physiotherapy treatments for disorders of the musculoskeletal system including:

• Australia’s most experienced McKenzie-trained physiotherapists who can provide an expert opinion on the most effective management for spinal and extremity symptoms.
• Specialist Musculoskeletal clinical expertise in the management of complex musculoskeletal disorders.
• Highly trained lymphoedema therapist who has a particular interest assisting those with lymphoedema to manage their symptoms.
• Highly skilled Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist specializing in the identification and treatment of people with cervicogenic dizziness, neck pain, headaches, and jaw (TMJ) problems.
• The prompt & thorough assessment, diagnosis & treatment of back pain, neck pain, headache, sports injuries, muscle pain, joint pain & nerve pain.
• Customized self management & injury prevention exercise programs.
• Independent assessments and second opinions for physiotherapists, medical specialists and Work Cover insurers.

Reviews

“Went to Helen Clare for 6 months in 2013. She only made my back worse and I even put my back out during one of her sessions! She is also completely unsympathetic”