Physiotherapy in Berala, NSW
If you are looking for a physiotherapist near Berala, Onward Physiotherapy is located in Lidcombe, less than 5 minutes away by car. Initial appointments run for 45 minutes and follow ups for 40 minutes, with a private clinic room and commercial gym access included.
Getting to Onward Physiotherapy from Berala
Berala and Lidcombe are neighbouring suburbs. The clinic is at 9 East Street, Lidcombe, a short drive via Auburn Road or Woodville Road. Berala Station is on the T1 line, one stop from Lidcombe Station.
Families, Parents and Kids in Sport
Berala has a strong family community. Physiotherapy needs from families in this area are practical and varied:
- Low back pain in parents from the combined physical load of childcare, carrying, and daily activity
- Knee and ankle injuries in children from soccer, basketball, and other team sports
- General deconditioning in parents who have put their own health aside and are looking to return to exercise
- General aches and pains that have been managed for a while but are now affecting daily life
For parents managing kids sport injuries, initial consultations are 45 minutes, giving enough time to complete a thorough assessment and involve parents in the treatment plan. For parents returning to exercise, Our physiotherapists will assess your current capacity and build a plan that is realistic for your schedule and lifestyle.
Evening and Sunday appointments are available, making it easier to attend around school runs, work, and family commitments.
Trades, Labour and Service Industry Workers
Berala has a significant workforce in labour, trades, and service industries. Physical demands in these roles contribute to some of the most common work related conditions seen at the clinic:
- Back pain from manual handling, lifting, and prolonged physical work
- Shoulder pain from overhead, repetitive, and load bearing tasks
- Repetitive strain injuries from sustained or high frequency physical tasks
- Acute flare ups of existing conditions brought on by work demands
WorkCover, CTP, Linfox, and FPES early intervention claims are all accepted. Appointments under these schemes are billed direct to your insurer with no out of pocket cost.
Admin and Professional Workers
Berala also has a proportion of admin and professional workers. Desk based roles contribute to their own set of conditions, including neck pain, upper back stiffness, and sedentary related discomfort that accumulates over the working week.
Return to Exercise
For patients who have been inactive due to injury, illness, or life circumstances, returning to exercise can feel uncertain without guidance. At Onward Physiotherapy, return to exercise is a common reason for an initial consultation. Our physiotherapists will assess your current physical capacity, identify any contributing factors, and build a plan that gets you back to activity in a structured way.
Services Available to Berala Patients
Onward Physiotherapy offers the full range of physiotherapy services to patients from Berala and surrounding suburbs including Auburn, Regents Park, Lidcombe, Chullora, and Potts Hill:
- Physiotherapy
- TMJ Physiotherapy for jaw pain and temporomandibular joint disorders
- Individual Running Biomechanical Assessment
- 3 Week Running Strength and Injury Prevention Program (3 x 75 minute sessions, max 6 people)
- Dance Physiotherapy and Comprehensive Pre Pointe Assessment
- Extended Consultation
- Casting
- Medicare, WorkCover, CTP, Linfox, and FPES claims accepted
What the Clinic Offers
Sessions are delivered in a private consultation room with access to a commercial gym. In some cases, bodyweight exercises alone may not be enough to build strength, which is where access to gym equipment can be beneficial. Joshua Onden Lim completed his physiotherapy training at the University of Sydney, graduating with a Master of Physiotherapy. He has over a decade of experience across public hospital and private practice.
Pricing
- Initial consultation: $130 for 45 minutes
- Follow up consultation: $120 for 40 minutes
- Running Biomechanical Assessment: $200 for 90 minutes
- Pre Pointe Assessment: $200 for 90 minutes
- Extended Consultation: $200 for 90 minutes
- Casting: $190
- Medicare: $130 initial / $120 follow up, paid upfront. We process the $61.80 Medicare rebate on the spot with a Chronic Condition Management
Plan from your GP. - WorkCover, CTP, Linfox and FPES: billed direct to insurer
Book from Berala
Phone: 0439 134 490
Website: onwardphysiotherapy.com.au
Address: 9 East Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141
Hours: Sunday 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 5pm
FAQ — Physiotherapy Near Berala
How far is Onward Physiotherapy from Berala?
The clinic is at 9 East Street, Lidcombe, less than 5 minutes by car from Berala. Berala Station is one stop from Lidcombe Station.
Do you treat children with sports injuries from soccer and basketball?
Yes. Knee and ankle injuries from soccer, basketball, and other team sports are commonly treated at the clinic. Initial consultations are $130 for 45 minutes and include a full assessment with parents involved in the treatment plan.
Do you treat back pain and shoulder pain from physical work?
Yes. Back pain, shoulder pain, repetitive strain injuries, and acute flare ups from trades, labour, and service industry work are commonly treated at the clinic. WorkCover, CTP, Linfox, and FPES claims are accepted and billed direct to your insurer.
Can you help parents return to exercise?
Yes. Return to exercise after injury, illness, or a period of inactivity is a common reason for an initial consultation. Joshua will assess your current capacity and build a plan that is realistic for your schedule and lifestyle.
Do you have appointments that suit busy family schedules?
Yes. Evening appointments are available until 8pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Sunday appointments are available from 8:30am to 3:30pm, making it easier to attend around school, work, and family commitments.
Do you offer Medicare rebates?
Yes. You pay the full fee upfront and we process the $61.80 Medicare rebate on the spot with a Chronic Condition Management Plan from your GP.
What are your opening hours?
Sunday 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday 8:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 5pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 8pm, Thursday 8:30am to 8pm.