Onward Physiotherapy

Conditions

At Onward Physiotherapy, we provide personalised care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, from everyday aches and pains to more complex or persistent issues. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to improve your movement and function, our team is here to help.

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Conditions We Treat

We believe great physiotherapy starts with personalised care. That’s why every treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs, goals, and lifestyle, helping you move better, feel stronger, and get back to what matters most.

We’re experienced in managing both general presentations and more specific concerns, including dance injuries, jaw and TMJ-related pain, spinal conditions, post-surgical recovery, and sports injuries. Whatever brings you in, you’ll receive evidence-based care in a welcoming, one-on-one setting.

Arthritis and Joint Pain

Back Pain

Chronic Pain Management

Dance Injuries

Elbow Pain

Foot and Ankle Pain

Fracture Management

Headache

Hip Pain

Knee Pain

Neck Pain

Pelvic and Sacroiliac (SIJ) Pain

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Shoulder Pain

Sports Injuries

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD)

Wrist Pain

Fracture Management

Fractures or broken bones often require a period of immobilisation, followed by physiotherapy to restore strength, flexibility, and movement.

Whether you’ve had a broken wrist, ankle, arm, or leg, guided rehabilitation after the healing phase is essential to help you regain function and return to daily activities with confidence.

Common symptoms of fractures

Joint stiffness, muscle weakness, swelling, pain, and limited range of motion after cast or brace removal. Common injuries include distal radius and scaphoid fractures.

How physiotherapy can help fractures

At Onward Physiotherapy in Lidcombe, we offer cast application for fractures to help immobilise the joint and promote optimal healing. This service is available with a referral from your GP or orthopaedic specialist. After the cast is removed, we provide personalised fracture physiotherapy to support your recovery — focusing on restoring movement, reducing swelling, rebuilding strength, and preventing long-term complications. If you’re looking for rehabilitation after a fracture or physiotherapy after cast removal in Lidcombe, we’re here to help
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Dance Injuries

Dance injury physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of common injuries seen in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, choreography, and other dance styles.

These injuries often develop due to overuse, fatigue, or technical factors that place stress on muscles and joints.

Common symptoms of dance injuries

Foot and ankle pain, hip impingement, muscle strains, joint instability, and tendon pain are frequently experienced by dancers.

How physiotherapy can help dance injuries

We provide targeted physiotherapy for dancers, including load management, strength and control training, flexibility exercises, and technique advice. Our dance injury rehabilitation programs are designed to help you recover safely and confidently, allowing you to return to your art with reduced risk of re-injury.
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Sports Injuries

Physiotherapy for sports injuries helps athletes of all levels recover from both acute injuries and persistent niggles that impact performance.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, gym-goer, or competitive athlete, sports physio plays a key role in recovery and injury prevention.

Common symptoms of sports injuries

Sprains, muscle tears, joint pain, inflammation, reduced range of motion, and performance decline are all common sports-related issues. Common injuries include ankle sprains, ACL tears, shoulder dislocations and concussions.

How physiotherapy can help sports injuries

At Onward Physiotherapy, we provide comprehensive treatment for sports injuries including hands-on therapy, dry needling, rehabilitation exercises, taping, and return-to-sport planning. Our goal is to support your recovery, reduce the risk of re-injury, and help you perform at your best with tailored, evidence-based care.

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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain / Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Physiotherapy for TMJ disorders (TMD) focuses on relieving jaw pain, improving joint function, and addressing the root causes of temporomandibular dysfunction.

TMJ physio is often helpful for people experiencing jaw tension due to stress, teeth grinding (bruxism), poor posture, or neck-related issues.

Common symptoms of TMJ and TMD

Clicking or locking of the jaw, pain when chewing or talking, facial tightness, restricted mouth opening, and tension headaches are all common signs of TMD.

How physiotherapy can help of TMJ and TMD

We offer jaw pain physiotherapy tailored to your needs including gentle manual therapy for the TMJ and neck, postural retraining, and exercises to improve jaw control. With TMJ physiotherapy in Lidcombe, our goal is to reduce pain, restore natural jaw movement, and help prevent future flare-ups.

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Headache

Physiotherapy for headaches may be helpful when pain is related to musculoskeletal issues like tension, posture, or jaw dysfunction.

Tension-type, cervicogenic (neck-related), and jaw-related headaches often stem from tight muscles, joint stiffness, or movement imbalances.

Common symptoms of headaches

Dull or throbbing headaches, neck and shoulder tightness, upper back tension, pressure behind the eyes, and limited neck movement.

How physiotherapy can help headaches

We assess for physical contributors to your headache and provide targeted treatment, including gentle manual therapy, posture correction, and movement retraining. If you’re looking for headache physio in Lidcombe, we aim to reduce your discomfort, improve mobility, and help manage recurring symptoms.
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Neck Pain

Neck pain physiotherapy can help when stiffness, tension, or poor posture affects your daily movement or comfort.

Common causes include desk work, prolonged screen use, sleeping posture, or injury.

Common symptoms of neck pain

Neck stiffness, sharp or aching pain, reduced range of motion, tension headaches, and pain radiating to the shoulders or arms. Common injuries include muscle spasm, cervical radiculopathy, radicular pain and dorsal scapular nerve pain.

How physiotherapy can help neck pain

We assess your posture, movement, and muscle imbalances, then provide tailored neck pain treatment through manual therapy, strengthening, postural retraining, and movement education. If you’re searching for neck physio in Lidcombe, we can support your recovery with one-on-one care.
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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder physio focuses on restoring mobility and reducing pain related to overuse, strain, or injury in the shoulder joint.

Issues may arise from sport, lifting, posture, or conditions like rotator cuff irritation.

Common symptoms of shoulder pain

Pain with reaching or lifting, reduced shoulder movement, weakness, stiffness, or pain lying on the affected side. Common injuries include rotator cuff related shoulder pain (including tendinopathy and bursitis) and dislocations.

How physiotherapy can help shoulder pain

We provide shoulder pain physiotherapy that includes manual therapy, exercise-based rehab, postural advice, and load management. Our goal is to improve movement, reduce discomfort, and help you return to your regular activities.
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Elbow Pain

Physiotherapy for elbow pain can assist with conditions like tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia), golfer’s elbow, or strain from repetitive use.

These are common in sports, manual work, and computer use.

Common symptoms of elbow pain

Local pain at the inner or outer elbow, gripping weakness, stiffness, and discomfort during lifting or repetitive tasks. Common injuries include tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.

How physiotherapy can help elbow pain

We offer targeted elbow pain treatment using hands-on therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and load modification strategies to reduce irritation and rebuild strength safely.
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Wrist Pain

Wrist physiotherapy addresses pain from overuse, strain, injury, or prolonged desk work.

Wrist pain can affect grip, function, and daily comfort.

Common symptoms of wrist pain

Pain with gripping or typing, swelling, reduced mobility, or clicking in the wrist. Common injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome and TFCC tears.

How physiotherapy can help wrist pain

We assess contributing factors and provide treatment to reduce pain and restore function. This may include joint mobilisation, wrist and forearm strengthening, ergonomic advice, and gradual return-to-activity support.
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Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy and for good reason. It can arise suddenly from lifting or twisting, build up over time from poor posture or repetitive strain, or be linked to conditions such as sciatica, lumbar disc irritation, or non-specific low back pain.

Whether your pain is acute or persistent, it can significantly impact your daily life, mobility, and confidence.

Common symptoms of back pain

Lower back pain, stiffness, muscle tightness, pain when bending, sitting, or standing, and sometimes nerve-related symptoms like leg pain or tingling (as seen in sciatica, radicular pain or lumbar radiculopathy).

How physiotherapy can help back pain

At Onward Physiotherapy in Lidcombe, we take a personalised approach to treating back pain. Treatment may include manual therapy, core and movement retraining, strengthening exercises, postural education, and strategies to reduce flare-ups. Whether you’re dealing with acute pain, long-term discomfort, or strain related to work, sport, or dance, we’ll work with you to restore movement and help you return to the things that matter most.
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Pelvic and Sacroiliac (SIJ) Pain

Pelvic and SIJ pain physiotherapy focuses on discomfort arising from the joints and muscles around the lower back, pelvis, and hips.

This type of pain often affects people during pregnancy, postpartum, or when lifting and twisting movements are involved.

Common symptoms of pelvic and sacroiliac pain

Deep or sharp pain in the lower back, buttocks, or groin; discomfort with walking, standing, or changing positions; feelings of instability around the pelvis.

How physiotherapy can help pelvic and sacroiliac pain

We assess joint movement, muscle imbalances, and posture to identify contributing factors. Treatment may include manual therapy, pelvic stability exercises, and movement strategies to ease pain and improve daily function.
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Hip Pain

Hip physiotherapy can help manage pain and stiffness caused by overuse, injury, joint irritation, or age-related changes.

Hip pain may limit walking, squatting, or sleeping comfortably.

Common symptoms of hip pain

Groin or outer hip pain, stiffness with movement, clicking or catching, and discomfort during exercise or prolonged sitting. Common injuries include piriformis pain syndrome, gluteal tendinopathies and hip bursitis.

How physiotherapy can help hip pain

We provide personalised hip pain treatment focused on restoring movement, improving muscle strength, and reducing joint irritation. This may involve hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and activity modification.
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Knee Pain

Physiotherapy for knee pain addresses issues related to injury, overuse, sport, or age-related wear.

Whether you’re dealing with a ligament strain, patellofemoral pain, or early osteoarthritis, physio can support your recovery.

Common symptoms of knee pain

Pain with walking, running, or stairs; swelling; instability; and reduced knee flexibility or strength.

How physiotherapy can help knee pain

We assess your movement, strength, and biomechanics, then guide you through a personalised knee rehab program. This may include manual therapy, dry needling, strengthening, taping, and a gradual return to your usual activities.
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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy after surgery plays a key role in restoring movement, strength, and confidence as you recover.

Whether you’ve had orthopaedic surgery for a joint, tendon, ligament, or fracture, a personalised rehab plan helps support optimal healing and function.

Common surgeries we see

Knee reconstructions (ACL), joint replacements, arthroscopies, rotator cuff repairs, and fracture fixation.

How physiotherapy can help with post-surgical rehabilitation

At Onward Physiotherapy in Lidcombe, we provide post-operative rehab tailored to your recovery timeline and goals. Treatment may include hands-on techniques, progressive exercise, mobility work, and education to guide a safe and steady return to daily activity, work, or sport.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain

Arthritis physiotherapy can help people living with joint pain maintain mobility, manage stiffness, and stay active.

Whether you’re managing osteoarthritis or another form of joint degeneration, movement plays a key role in supporting your function and comfort.

Common symptoms of arthritis and joint pain

Joint stiffness, swelling, discomfort with movement, reduced flexibility, and difficulty with weight-bearing tasks.

How physiotherapy can help with arthritis and joint pain

We develop gentle, progressive programs to improve joint mobility, build strength around affected joints, and help you move with more ease. Our approach to joint pain management focuses on empowering you to stay active and confident with tailored support and guidance.
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Chronic Pain Management

Chronic pain physiotherapy supports people experiencing ongoing discomfort that lasts beyond normal tissue healing time and often seen in conditions like persistent low back pain, fibromyalgia, or complex regional pain syndrome.

This type of pain can affect movement, mood, and daily life.

Common symptoms of chronic pain

Ongoing or widespread pain, fatigue, muscle tension, reduced movement confidence, and flare-ups triggered by activity or stress.

How physiotherapy can help chronic pain

We take a whole-person approach to chronic pain management, helping you understand your condition, move more freely, and build resilience. Treatment may include pacing strategies, movement retraining, gentle strengthening, and education to support long-term self-management.
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Onward Physiotherapy

Ready to take the next step?

At Onward Physiotherapy, we know that every body and every condition is unique.

Whether you’re recovering from a recent injury, managing persistent pain, or looking to improve your movement and performance, we take a tailored, one-on-one approach to your care. We’re committed to helping you reach your goals with personalised physiotherapy grounded in clinical knowledge and genuine support.

Book an appointment today or get in touch to discuss how we can help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what matters most.
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