Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can help repair damage by speeding up the healing process and reducing pain and stiffness.

Physiotherapists can address sports injuries as well as conditions ranging from arthritis, back and neck pain, including whiplash to chronic injuries such as repetitive strain injury (RSI).

RecoveryPump - recovery compression boots rental

The Sports Clinic at Sydney University offers convenient recovery compression boots rental for people living, studying or working in the inner city.

RecoveryPump is used by athletic programs around the world and at every level of sports to help reduce the risk of injury and to treat athletes post injury/surgery.

The RP therapy (gradient sequential pneumatic compression) is the only medically proven type of pneumatic compression to both accelerate recovery and increase athletic performance in subsequent exercise bouts.

RecoveryPumps's unique boot design and quick cycle time actively engages the body's natural return systems (venous/lymphatic) while at rest and keeps athletes feeling fresh during the grind of their season.

$30 for 30 mins
$60 for 1 hour

RecoveryPump - recovery compression boot rental

  • Kaiser Leung

    Physiotherapist
    Sydney Uni

      Consultations available in both English and 中文 (Mandarin)

    Kaiser graduated from the University of Sydney in 2024 and has since gained experience across both private practice and geriatric care settings. He has worked with patients of all ages, managing a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

    With a background in football, Kaiser is experienced in injury triage and the provision of immediate on-field care. He has a particular interest in spinal conditions and adopts a holistic, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation. Combining hands-on physiotherapy with strength and conditioning principles, Kaiser helps patients reduce pain, restore function, and achieve long-term health and performance goals.

    Kaiser has a particular interest in powerlifting and the assessment, rehabilitation, and prevention of lifting-related injuries. Before relocating to Sydney from Singapore in 2020, he competed in both Dragon Boat Racing and Judo; experiences that continue to shape his understanding of athletic performance and injury management.

    Outside of clinical work, Kaiser enjoys powerlifting and keeping busy in the kitchen.

    Kaiser Leung - Physiotherapist
    1. Kaiser Leung
  • Matt Alcock

    Sydney Uni

    Matt is a UK-trained Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist now practising in Australia, with an extensive background in elite and high-performance sport. He holds a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.

    Matt has worked across both the National Health Service (NHS) and elite sporting environments, developing strong expertise in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of complex musculoskeletal injuries and post-operative care. He has held Head of Medical and Lead Physiotherapist roles in Rugby, as well as roles across multiple high-performance programmes including Bath Rugby, Team Bath Netball, and GB Judo, as well as supporting athletes competing on the international stage in both Swimming and Triathlon.

    Through extensive experience working in elite sport and the NHS, alongside his own competitive background in CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting, Matt has developed a holistic approach to rehabilitation. He combines hands-on physiotherapy with strength and conditioning principles and enjoys working with people of all activity levels, from elite athletes to those aiming to move better, reduce pain, and live healthier and happier lives.

    Stuart Pavely - Principal Physiotherapist
    2. Matt Alcock
  • Stuart Pavely PhD

    Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney
    APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
    Lead Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

    Sydney Uni

    I am an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and have been lead Physio at the Sports Clinic at the University of Sydney for over 15 years. During my 31 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), Australia A (Wallabies), Ricoh Black Rams (Japan) and Sydney Flames basketball.

    I like complicated cases, particularly ACL rehab, shoulders and cervical spine. I like to keep people as active as possible during their rehab and work on the long term physical goals as well as the acute injury.

    I have a passion for keeping people going outside the sporting arena. If you’re middle aged and struggling with work, life, health balance I can help. Also being the father of four boys who have all gone through school and representative sports I can relate to the teenager who needs injury management.

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

    Positions held with sporting teams

    • Australia Under 20’s World Cup lead Physio 2025
    • Australia Rugby 7’s lead Physio world 7’s North America
    • 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

    Publications

    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.

    Matt Alcock - Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist
    3. Stuart Pavely
  • Lizzy Donnelly PhD (candidate)

    Physiotherapist | PhD Candidate

    Sydney Uni

    Specialist in running injuries and female athlete health — from first-time 5 km runners to marathoners and elite field-sport athletes.

    Lizzy graduated from Brunel University, London, in 2013 and has over 13 years of experience treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries across the UK NHS and private practice. Since relocating to Sydney in 2017, she has developed a strong focus on running injuries, endurance athletes and women’s sports medicine.

    She works with runners of all abilities, helping them recover from common issues such as shin splints, calf injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciopathy, ITB syndrome, bone stress injuries, hamstring problems and hip pain. Lizzy also supports performance improvement through optimised training loads, running mechanics, strength work and carefully planned return-to-running programs.

    Alongside recreational runners, she has worked with elite athletes across multiple sports and was physiotherapist for the NSW Waratahs Women’s Rugby team from 2021 to 2023. She has a particular interest in sprinting injuries, field sports and female athlete health.

    Lizzy is currently completing a PhD investigating breast injuries and breast protection in women’s rugby union, in collaboration with Rugby Australia and World Rugby. This research aims to improve injury prevention, clinical management and policy for female athletes.

    As a multi-marathon runner who also plays AFL, cycles, swims and practises yoga, Lizzy brings first-hand insight into the physical and mental demands of training and returning from injury.

    Lizzy Donnelly - Physiotherapist
    4. Lizzy Donnelly
  • Laura Zanatta

    Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist

    Sydney Uni

    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.

    Laura Zanatta - Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist
    5. Laura Zanatta
  • Physiotherapy Fees

    APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists

    Initial - $170

    Follow up - $135

    Senior Physiotherapists

    Initial - $150

    Follow up - $120

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