Fit as a Physio

Fit as a Physio in Mosman, Sydney, NSW is categorized under Physiotherapists with expertise in Sports Taping, Joint Pain Physio, Sports Physio.

Additional services by Fit as a Physio include Sports injury Physio, Musculoskeletal injury Physio, Whiplash Physio, Shoulder injury Physio, Headache Physio, Neck Pain Physio, Back Pain Physio, Physiotherapy.

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Fit As A Physio is a conveniently located sports physiotherapy and massage practice in Mosman, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. (Here’s a map). Fit As A Physio is owned and operated by Sports Physiotherapist, Fergus Tilt.

​Since opening in 2005, I have helped thousands of clients recover from injury and get back to what they love doing without pain. I have all types of clients, from sporting stars to weekend warriors, from tradies to office workers, children, mums and dads.

I understand…

• The frustration of an injury that won’t go away.
• The worry of not knowing if you are doing the right thing or possibly making it worse.
• The irritation of how pain affects you day to day. It’s distracting. It makes you cranky. You can’t be your best at work, or in the gym, or with your family

​I can help you with a simple explanation of what the problem is…

• What is it?
• Is it serious?
• Why have you got it?
• Is it something you need to rest, or push through?
• Can you keep training?
• How long will it take to get better?
• Have you done any permanent damage?
• Are you doing something that’s making it worse?

​​I can give you a management plan that includes practical solutions that are actually achievable so you can take control of your injury today…

• What are you allowed to do?
• What do you need to avoid?
• What exercises will help? (And not an impractically long list of exercises, but what is the one most effective thing?)
• What can you do to prevent this happening again?

I can help you overcome your injury so you can get back to your best. Work. Train. Love. Happy.

Fergus Tilt B App Sci (Physiotherapy), Grad Cert Sports Physio, M Sports Physio, APAM

I’m originally from Launceston, Tasmania. I came to Sydney in 1994 to study a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at The University of Sydney. After graduating I worked for three years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, which was a great learning opportunity, rotating through all the different areas that physios work in, and it’s where I met my wife who was a nurse on one of the wards.

In 2001 I started at Mosman Private Hospital as the contracted physiotherapist & visited there daily until 2010.

In 2005 I opened a boutique physiotherapy practice in Mosman, Fit As A Physio.

Pursuing a personal & professional love of sport, I completed a Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy in 2012, and a Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2013. As part of the course work I was at the Sydney Swans, which was a great opportunity to work with elite sport and get to know the players, & then the Australian Rugby Union Academy, working with the Australian Sevens & Australian Under 20’s rugby players.

I’ve been the physio for Mosman Rugby Club since 2003, looking after six Grade teams and an U-21 Colts team who compete in Division One of the NSW Suburban Rugby competition.

As an adjunct to the physiotherapy clinical work, my wife & I sell a range of sports strapping tape online, available at fitasaphysio.com.au

I love professional development & staying on top of the latest evidenced-based practise. I get a bit too excited talking about “load” & “tendons” & other physio-nerd stuff. But, I wouldn’t call myself a physio’s physio. I think a lot of physios over-complicate their approach and confuse their patients. It’s important to me that you understand what I’m talking about. Some physios will give you twenty exercises to do at home. I’ll simplify things to concentrate on the most important one or two. Bang for your buck.

My wife’s name is Annika, & our three children are Lily, Lachlan, & Josh. We live in Carlingford, near where Annika grew up.

Weekends are filled with road cycling, helping out on the committee of our kids’ Little Athletics club, & on the sideline of the kids’ soccer / netball / futsal / athletics.

My professional memberships:

• AUSTRALIAN PHYSIO ASSOCIATION (APA)
• SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA
• APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUP
• APA PHYSIOTHERAPY BUSINESS GROUP
• APA ACUPUNCTURE & DRY NEEDLING GROUP

Some numbers:

• ABN: 62855169241
• Provider #: 2467625T
• WorkCover Approval #: 3482

Other work experience: 

• Mosman Rugby Club
• Mosman Junior Rugby Club
• The Manors of Mosman
• HMAS Penguin
• ADF Ward, St Vincents Hospital
• Mosman Private Hospital
• Newington Rugby
• Glengarry Hostel
• Mosman Cricket Club
• Chanel 7’s “Dancing With The Stars”
• NSW State League Cricket

Professional development certificates:

• Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy
• Level 2 Sports Physiotherapy
• Level 3 Sports Physiotherapy
• Level 1 ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Level 1 Sports Taping
• Level 2 Advanced Sports Taping
• Kinesio Taping KT1 & KT2
• Rocktape Kinesiology Taping
• Necksafe
• Headsafe
• Musculoskeletal Dry Needling
• Hamstring Assessment, Prevention, & Rehab
• NSW Radiology Course
• Level 1 Shoulder Course
• Rehabilitation for Orthopaedics
• Dean Watson’s Cervico-genic Headache Course
• Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation
• Core & Pelvic Floor Retraining
• Pilates Mat & Ballwork
• Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain
• Management of the Spine, Thorax, & Pelvis
• Spinal Level 1 Course
• Lumbo-Pelvic Stability
• Level 1 ASADA Anti-Doping

Reviews

“I took my daughter to see Fit As A Physio today as she had injured her knee. Fergus was amazing. So much in fact that when we left my daughter said “Mum he was the best Physio ever, he made me feel so comfortable”. Fergus was extremely thorough, had a wonderful bedside manner and made my daughter feel at ease. I highly recommend and will continue to use Fit As A Physio for future physio needs.”

“I’ve now been seeing Fergus at Fit as a Physio for 18 months for various injuries and having burned through many physios throughout my sporting life it is a relief to have finally found somebody this good. Fergus is a class act and a true physio nerd, never short of a relevant reference to recent research and that’s why I make the effort to get to his Mosman office all the way from Baulkham Hills.”

“I was looking around for a second opinion on my knee when I stumbled across Fergus. I really wanted to find someone who would give me some more info about whats going on and why I’m still in pain. Fergus was great, he exceeded my expectations! Honest, upfront, explained everything in detail got me on a new program and goals to achieve. No beating around the bush and trying to get me back in for a 2 week follow up just to make $$! I highly recommend this guy to anyone who honestly wants to be pointed in the right direction. Thanks again mate!!”

“Fergus was extremely knowledgeable and after a lot of back and forth with other physios and doctors that weren’t helping me he was able to finally give me a diagnosis and treatment plan. Very relaxed yet professional atmosphere and very easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend.”

“I had treatment with Ferg today for the first time, he is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and he put me at ease. Ferg explained my injury using terminology I could understand. He listened to what I had to say and took the time to question and qualify my input. I began my appointment initially feeling quite low, but left feeling positive about the path to recovery. I have a detailed plan to support rehab and it doesn’t impact my training as I’m free to work around the injury using personal judgement. Looking forward to my next appointment!”