Physio Inner West
With over 30 years of trusted care, we offer tailored, expert physio in Inner West Sydney. Our highly qualified team includes APA Titled Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapists, with experience across elite sport, complex rehab, and everyday injury management. We combine hands-on treatment with personalised exercise programs to help you move better, recover faster, and stay active for life.
Book a Physio in Inner West Sydney
Our physiotherapy in Inner West Sydney is delivered by our experienced team of clinicians, led by Kam Bhabra and Karen Westcott, supported by our skilled physiotherapists Niamh Davies and Gurasees Bajwa.
With decades of combined experience across musculoskeletal, spinal, post-operative, sports and everyday injuries, our physiotherapists focus on long-term outcomes, not quick fixes. Our aim is to reduce pain, restore movement, improve strength, and help you feel confident using your body again.
Whether you are dealing with an acute injury, ongoing pain, post-surgical recovery, or simply want to move better in daily life, our tailored physiotherapy programs combine hands-on treatment with targeted exercise and practical advice to support safe, lasting recovery.
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Our Physiotherapy Services
Techniques Used:
- Joint mobilisation & manipulation
- Soft tissue mobilisation (massage)
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
- Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
- Muscle energy techniques
- Neural mobilisation
- Dry needling
- Shockwave therapy
Expected Outcomes:
- Reduced pain and muscle tension
- Improved joint mobility and flexibility
- Enhanced circulation and tissue healing
- Decreased stiffness and swelling
- Accelerated recovery after injury or surgery
Techniques Used:
- Strength training (resistance bands, weights, bodyweight)
- Stretching & flexibility routines
- Balance & coordination training
- Cardiovascular exercises (e.g., walking, cycling)
- Functional training (squatting, reaching, lifting)
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased strength and endurance
- Improved flexibility, mobility, and balance
- Reduced risk of future injuries
- Faster return to daily activities, sports, or work
- Improved overall physical performance
Techniques Used:
- Sports-specific rehabilitation exercises
- Injury prevention strategies
- Movement and biomechanical analysis
- Manual therapy for sports injuries
- Strength, agility, and conditioning programs
Expected Outcomes:
- Accelerated recovery from sports-related injuries
- Improved sports performance and efficiency
- Enhanced athletic resilience and conditioning
- Reduced risk of re-injury
- Increased confidence returning to sport or physical activities
Techniques Used:
- Pre-surgical strengthening and conditioning exercises
- Post-surgical recovery and functional exercises
- Manual therapy (joint mobilisation, massage, myofascial release)
- Flexibility and mobility training
- Pain management and swelling reduction strategies
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved pre-operative fitness and strength
- Faster and smoother recovery post-surgery
- Reduced risk of complications after surgery
- Enhanced restoration of strength, movement, and functionality
- Greater independence in daily activities following surgery
Techniques Used:
- Pain education and self-management strategies
- Manual therapy (myofascial release, massage, joint mobilisation)
- Tailored exercise and activity programs
- Relaxation, breathing, and stress management techniques
- Neural mobilisation techniques
Expected Outcomes:
- Effective long-term pain reduction
- Increased ability to manage pain independently
- Improved mobility and daily function
- Enhanced overall quality of life
- Reduced reliance on pain medication
Techniques Used:
- Running-specific biomechanical assessments
- Tailored strength and conditioning exercises
- Stretching and flexibility conditioning
- Functional and balance training
- Technique analysis and running form education
Expected Outcomes:
- Reduced risk of common running injuries (shin splints, IT band syndrome, stress fractures)
- Improved running form and biomechanical efficiency
- Enhanced running endurance and performance
- Prolonged participation in running activities with less discomfort
- Increased confidence in safe and injury-free running practices
Techniques Used:
- Individual pelvic floor assessment and tailored exercise programs
- Pilates for core strengthening and overall fitness
- Manual therapy techniques for pelvic girdle, hip, and spinal pain
- Bone loading, balance, and strength exercises for osteoporosis prevention and management
- Safe exercise prescription during pregnancy and postnatally
- Education and management strategies for bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Tailored recovery plans for diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, and carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy
- Specialised care for conditions such as lipoedema
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved pelvic floor strength, reducing symptoms of incontinence and prolapse
- Effective relief from pregnancy-related pelvic and back pain
- Safe, comfortable return to exercise post-pregnancy
- Enhanced core stability and body strength through tailored Pilates programs
- Better management of chronic pelvic and sexual pain
- Increased confidence and control over bladder and bowel function
- Improved physical wellbeing during and after cancer treatment
- Reduced symptoms and enhanced comfort in managing conditions such as osteoporosis and lipoedema
Expert Treatment for a Variety of Injuries & Conditions
Our experienced physiotherapists provide expert care for a wide range of injuries and ongoing health conditions. Whether you're dealing with acute pain, recovering from an injury, or managing a chronic condition, our team creates personalised, evidence-based treatment plans designed to reduce your symptoms, restore function, and support a healthy, active lifestyle.
Ready to Transform Your Health Through Physiotherapy?
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply aiming to move better, our experienced physiotherapists are here to support you. Our personalised, evidence-based treatments are designed to relieve pain, enhance mobility, and significantly improve your quality of life. Book your physiotherapy appointment online today and take your first step towards lasting health.
Our Classes
We offer a complete range of rehab and exercise classes over a range of diverse disciplines to help you rebuild your physicality and achieve your movement potential. With loads of classes at convenient times, there’s no excuse not to enjoy the benefits of ongoing training.
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View our extensive range of classes and times to suit all ages and fitness levels.
Meet Our Inner West Physios
Lilyfield Physiotherapy is fortunate to have some of Australia's most qualified and dedicated practitioners at your disposal.
FAQs
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that helps people recover from injury, manage pain, and improve their overall mobility and function. It involves evidence-based physical techniques such as hands-on therapy, guided exercises, education, and advice tailored to your specific needs.
Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions. They use manual therapy, exercise programs, movement retraining, and patient education to relieve pain, restore function, enhance performance, and improve quality of life.
Physiotherapy helps relieve pain, improves mobility, and promotes faster recovery from injuries and surgeries. It also enhances physical performance, prevents future injuries, and supports the management of chronic conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and neurological disorders. By teaching you effective exercises and self-management techniques, physiotherapy empowers you to maintain an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle.
Our physio appointment costs are as follows:
- Initial Consultation: $160
- Review Assessment and Consultation: $155
- Standard Consultation: $125
Physiotherapy isn't just for injury recovery; it's also key to improving performance and maintaining an active lifestyle. You should consider physiotherapy if you:
- Have ongoing pain (e.g., arthritis, back, or neck issues).
- Need rehabilitation from sports injuries or surgery.
- Want to boost athletic performance and prevent injury.
- Experience mobility or balance difficulties, especially as you age.
- Manage neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease).
- Aim to correct posture issues and reduce work-related pain.
At Lilyfield Physiotherapy, our tailored programs help you move freely, perform better, and stay active longer. After all, you were made to move.
No, you can book in directly to see a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist without a Doctor’s referral.
You do however need a referral from a medical practitioner when:
- You have been injured at work and your case is being managed by Workcover
- Your treatment is covered by Veterans Affairs (DVA)
- You are claiming your treatment expenses through a 3rd party claim
Your physiotherapist is also able to refer you on to other medical and allied health professionals where appropriate
If you have private health cover and subscribe to the “extras” cover, you may be eligible to claim part of your treatment fee. There are many different schemes and you are best advised to check your level of cover with your insurer. Most health funds are online with HICAPS, which allows you to claim your health fund rebate immediately at our clinic, leaving only the gap for you to pay. You will need to bring your health fund card with you.
Yes, in some cases. Medicare now offers chronic disease management referred to as Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plans, for people with chronic conditions. This allows for a Medicare rebate, for up to 5 physio or exercise physiology treatments a year. You must be referred by your GP and you need to bring your Medicare card with you. If you have any queries regarding this service, please don’t hesitate to speak with our staff or discuss your eligibility with your GP.
Following a comprehensive assessment, including functional testing and physical examination, we shall establish a preliminary diagnosis and discuss your treatment options and expected outcomes with you.
Treatment may involve different options for relieving pain, restoring function, flexibility and strength.
You will learn techniques to use at home to manage your problem, which may include preventative measures and exercise.
During your consultation, please feel free to ask ass any questions as you wish. A good understanding of your condition is important for your recovery. This includes your likely recovery time, number of sessions required and future exercise advice.
We may liaise with others involved in your care., If applicable, we shall also refer you onto other health professionals to play a role in your recovery.
You are welcome to wear whatever you are most comfortable in. For Exercise sessions and classes, please wear exercise clothes and a pair of socks, making sure you able to move freely
Please bring along any doctor’s referral letters, scan or x-ray results and your private health insurance card so you can claim for your treatment on the spot.
Your Physiotherapist will complete a thorough assessment of your complaint and then provide you with a preliminary diagnosis and appropriate treatments based on their findings. This will generally consist of some hands-on treatment, advice and often you will receive some exercises to do at home. Your Physiotherapist will also discuss with you their plan for management which will include likely recovery time, number of sessions required and future exercise advice.
We accept cash, EFTPOS, VISA and MasterCard. If you bring your private health insurance card with you, we can process an on-the-spot claim via our HICAPS terminal and you will then only need to pay the gap fee.
Yes. Physiotherapists can refer patients directly for MRI scans, provided they have completed the appropriate training and accreditation. Your physiotherapist will determine if an MRI is necessary based on your assessment and condition.
Yes. Physiotherapists can provide medical certificates (sick notes) for issues related to musculoskeletal or physical health concerns. These certificates can cover time off work, recommendations for modified duties, or clearance for returning to regular activities.
We accept referrals for Compulsory Third-Party Insurance claims. Once you have seen your GP and received a claim number, we are able to send any invoices directly to the insurer. If you need to start treatment before you have a claim number, we shall ask you to cover the cost of the treatment and claim from the insurer later.
You can cancel and re-schedule by calling our rooms on 9810 2203. For after hours, we have an answering machine service for you to leave a message. Our receptionist will contact you shortly after it is received to confirm cancellation or to help you re-schedule.
We request that if you are unable to make a consultation or class that you let us know at least 24 hours prior to your appointment so that someone else can use your treatment time.
We have a cancellation fee policy for late cancellations or missed appointments.
This practice takes great care to ensure that our information records are accurate and are treated with full regard to the privacy of our patients. We only collect information from our patients that is necessary for good health care and aim to ensure that any information we hold is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
The health information we hold helps us provide our patients with the best possible health care, and is disclosed only to others involved in your treatment, such as your doctor. If we need to disclose information about you to people other than those associated with your treatment, we will seek your permission first.
Occasionally we may be involved in research on health issues. If any data from this practice is used in research, it will not include information which identifies our patients.
This practice is bound by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, and operates in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. If you would like to discuss any aspects of our privacy policy, or review your health records, please advise your treating Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist.