Physiotherapy

I am an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and have been lead Physio at the Sports Clinic at the University of Sydney for over 10 years. During my 26 years as a Physio, 12 years have been with full time professional sports teams across 3 continents.

These include Sheffield Utd FC (UK) , NSW Waratahs, Junior Wallabies (Aus) and Ricoh Black Rams (Japan). I enjoy all sports and musculoskeletal injuries and am intrigued by movement skills.

I completed a PhD in 2012 and am an Honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney.

• Australia A (Wallabies) Lead Physiotherapist 2022
  
• Sydney Flames Basketball 2017- current
  
• Super IV select team v Wallabies Lead Physiotherapist 2018
  
• Sydney Stars Physiotherapist Rugby NRC Championship 2014
  
• World Universities Rugby Lead Physiotherapist 2013
  
• 2008-2011 Physiotherapist and movement skills coach Ricoh Black Rams Rugby Union
  
• 2005 Physiotherapist Australia Under 21’s Rugby Union
  
• 2003-2008 Physiotherapist NSW Waratahs
  
• 2001-2005 Physiotherapist Sydney University Football Club
  
• 1997-1999 Physiotherapist Sheffield United Football Club
  
• 1993-1994 Massage therapist Oldham Athletic Football Club

Pavely S, Adams RD, Di Francesco T, Larkham S, Maher CG. Bilateral clearance punt kicking in rugby union: effects of hand used for ball delivery. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Volume 10, Number 2, August 2010 , pp. 187-196(10)

Pavely S, Adams RD, Di Francesco T, Larkham S, Maher CG. Execution and outcome differences between passes to the left and right made by first-grade rugby union players. Phys Ther Sport. 2009 Nov;10(4):136-41.

Lizzy Donnelly graduated from Brunel University, London, in 2013 and has worked in both the UK National Health Service and the private sector. In 2017 she moved to Sydney to embrace the Aussie way of life — and has been here ever since!

Lizzy is passionate about running and the management of running-related injuries. She has worked with elite athletes across a wide range of sports and was the Waratahs Women’s Rugby Union physiotherapist from 2021 to 2023.

She is currently completing her PhD titled ‘Breast injuries and breast protection in women’s rugby union’, with the aim of driving policy change and promoting equality and equity in women’s sport.

Outside of her clinical and research work, Lizzy plays AFL, runs marathons, cycles, swims, and practises yoga. She is committed to health promotion and believes every individual deserves to be treated like an elite athlete.

Laura has graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Physiotherapy degree. She had previously completed an Exercise Physiology degree and has been working as an exercise physiologist over the past 2 years. Laura has experience working with a range of conditions including neurological rehabilitation, lower back pain, chronic injuries, as well as strength and conditioning for geriatrics and the general population. Laura also has experience working with young athletes where she triaged injuries and provided immediate care in weekend sports, particularly rugby and soccer.

Laura grew up in Griffith NSW, where she was involved in playing competitive sports, particularly netball and touch. Outside of the clinic, Laura loves to run, play sports and teach Pilates. Drawing from her background in sport, Laura has an interest in sports rehabilitation and women’s health. Combined with her exercise physiology knowledge, Laura is skilled in exercise prescription and rehabilitation for all ages. She believes that successful recovery from injury involves educating patients to actively participate in their own rehabilitation, along with providing them with targeted and effective exercise prescriptions.

Hannah holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercise Medicine. After graduating, she gained extensive experience within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), working across a variety of clinical areas including orthopaedics, neurology (stroke rehabilitation), respiratory (on-call), and musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy.

In addition to her clinical work, Hannah has been deeply involved in sports physiotherapy across both amateur and professional settings in the UK. Her recent roles include:

• Leeds Rhinos Men's Scholarship Physiotherapist (Rugby League), 2024–2025
  
• York Valkyrie U19s Women's Physiotherapist (Rugby League), 2023–2024
  
• Cleckheaton RUFC First Team Physiotherapist (Rugby Union), 2023–2024
  
• West Bowling ARLFC First Team Physiotherapist (Rugby League), 2024–2025
  
• ISFA – Independent Schools Football Association (School football camps), 2023–2025

These roles have equipped Hannah with comprehensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries, including both acute injuries and longer-term rehabilitation. She is also skilled in providing immediate pitch-side care and managing return-to-play decisions.
Hannah has a strong professional interest in the prevention and management of sports injuries, shaped by her practical experience across high-intensity team sports.

Having relocated to Australia in March 2025, Hannah brings her passion for sport and rehabilitation to a new environment. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active through gym workouts, running, and playing netball.

Initial - $150

Follow up - $120

Initial - $140

Follow up - $110