Spinal Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy

Spinal Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy in Sylvania, Sydney, NSW is categorized under Osteopaths, Physiotherapists specialising in services such as Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage.

Additional services by Spinal Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy are Soft Tissue Massage, Headache Physio, Pilates Classes, Hydrotherapy, Orthopedic Bracing, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Paediatric Physiotherapy.

Contact Spinal Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy to find out more information about our services.

Proud winner of the local business awards:

SOS Physiotherapy is a private practice recognized for providing excellent results for their patient’s treatment and rehabilitation needs. With 2 clinics across Sydney, an impressive network of multidisciplinary health professionals are available and accessible to provide the very best of quality care so you can get back to your family, your sport, and your pain-free lifestyle.

SOS Physiotherapy is committed to high quality, evidence-based, outcome measured physiotherapy treatments and exercise/rehabilitation programs. The central ethos is all our practices is to provide the best level of clinical service with a strong emphasis on manual (hands-on) therapy with the aim of optimising function and developing self-efficacy in our clients.

The main focus of SOS Physiotherapy is providing you with a pain free lifestyle. We offer you long-lasting freedom from pain by ensuring our treatment addresses the cause of your problem, not just treating your symptoms and the obvious pain.

Our Vision

SOS Physiotherapy is committed to high quality, evidence-based, outcome measured physiotherapy treatments and exercise/rehabilitation programes. The central ethos is all our practices is to provide the best level of clinical service with a strong emphasis on manual (hands-on) therapy with the aim of optimising function and developing self-efficacy in our clients.

The main focus of SOS Physiotherapy is providing you with a pain free lifestyle. We offer you long-lasting freedom from pain by ensuring our treatment addresses the cause of your problem, not just treating your symptoms and the obvious pain.

Our Team

Andrew Papas

Andrew is Director and Principal Physiotherapist of ‘SOS Physiotherapy’. He has years of extensive experience in musculoskeletal injuries including sports and work injuries, treatment of orthopaedic conditions, application and removal of plaster/fibreglass casts, treatment for headache and exercise therapy/rehabilitation. Andrew has also been trained in the application of state-of-the-art GaitScan technology which with his clinical experience and interest in lower limb biomechanics, allows custom-made orthotics to be prescribed and made for patients where orthotic therapy is indicated. Andrew is also Director of ‘SOS Aged Care Physiotherapy’ which is a service that caters for residents of aged care facilities.

Andrew completed his first degree in Medical Science at the University of NSW. This was followed by his undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. After a few years in private practice, Andrew pursued further postgraduate studies and completed a Masters in Musculoskeletal/Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2005 followed by a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy in 2006, both at the University of Sydney.

Andrew’s experience includes holding positions as Physiotherapist for Sydney Cosmos Soccer Club (1996), Moorebank Bulldogs Metropolitan Cup Rugby League (1996-1998), Australian OzTag (1998-1999), Lindfield Rugby Union Club (1999), Sutherland Shire Netball Association (2000), Australian University Games (2001), NSW Rugby League Western Suburbs Magpies Football Club (2002-2004), NRL WestsTigers (2002-2003) and the NSW Country Origin Team (2003) and Newtown Jets Premier League (2009). Andrew also lectured in Anatomy at the University of Western Sydney in 2002 and 2003.

Andrew consults at SOS Physiotherapy Earlwood.

For appointments at Earlwood call (02) 9559 3502.

Con Pavlidis
Physiotherapist
MHlthSc(Phty), MHlthSc(Diet), BAppSc(Ex&SpSc)

Con joined the team at SOS Physiotherapy in 2009. He has a Masters in Physiotherapy, Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics and is a qualified Exercise Physiologist. Con has a special interest in sports injuries and rehabilitation especially in soccer players and also coaches the under 15s Sutherland Sharks soccer team. With his qualifications in Exercise and Sports Science, Con is happy to review existing or prescribe new rehabilitation programs to help you achieve your best performance and optimum health.

Con consults at SOS Physiotherapy – Sylvania. For appointments call Sylvania on (02) 9544 8444

Mazen Nouredine
Physiotherapist
BAppSc(Physio)

Mazen consults through SOS Physiotherapy – Earlwood (02) 9559 3502 and Sylvania (02) 9544 8444.

Jeff Wolak
Physiotherapist
MHlthSc(Phty), BScHk(Human Kinetics)

Physiotherapist
MHlthSc(Phty), BScHk(Human Kinetics)
Jeffrey Wolak completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics in 2002 and a Masters in Health Science (Physiotherapy) in 2009. He has a special interest in sporting injuries particularly racquet sports and knee injuries. He has 4 years experience as an Exercise Therapist in Ottawa, Canada where he trained with the Canadian Badminton Team during 2000-2005.

Jeff consults through SOS Physiotherapy – Earlwood.  For appointments call Earlwood (02) 9559 3502.

Kathy Papas
Paediatric Physiotherapist
BAppSc(Phty)(Syd)

Kathy is an experienced physiotherapist in paediatrics and aged care. Her clinical interest in paediatric physiotherapy started early as new graduate working at Fairfield Hospital. She then took on a position as Paediatric Physiotherapist at Campbelltown Hospital as well as a part time position at Westmead Children’s Hospital. After a few years a Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Campbelltown Hospital, Kathy started consulting in private practice at SOS Physiotherapy. Her experience adds a unique and very much needed service for children from ages from birth to 7 years who may have special needs and physical disabilities. Kathy is also a senior Aged Care Physiotherapy consultant.

Kathy consults from SOS Physiotherapy – Earlwood.

For appointments at Earlwood call (02) 9559 3592.

Services

PHYSIOTHERAPY
ORTHOTICS
MASSAGE THERAPY & PILATES
HYDROTHERAPY
POST-OP REHAB
PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY