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Physiotherapy

Hands-On Treatment That Targets the Root Cause

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Our Service

How Can Physiotherapy Help You?

Physiotherapy is a primary healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats and prevents a wide range of conditions associated with the musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Our team of AHPRA-registered physiotherapists use hands-on manual therapy techniques combined with evidence-based exercise prescription to deliver lasting results for our patients.

tickBack pain, neck pain and headaches
tickSports injuries and sprains
tickPost-surgical rehabilitation
tickWorkplace and occupational injuries
tickChronic pain conditions
tickBalance and mobility issues
tickPre and post-natal conditions
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Our Approach

Focus on Hands-On Therapy

At Activ Therapy, we believe in a hands-on, patient-centred approach to physiotherapy. Every session is dedicated one-on-one time — we don't double-book, and we don't rush. Our physiotherapists use advanced manual therapy techniques including joint mobilisation, soft tissue work, dry needling, and therapeutic exercise to address the root cause of your condition — not just the symptoms. We treat you as a whole person, working to understand the lifestyle and biomechanical factors contributing to your pain or injury.

Who It's For

Symptoms We Assess & Treat

Physiotherapy is for anyone whose pain, injury or physical limitation is getting in the way of work, sport, or everyday life — from tradies and office workers to athletes, new parents, and older adults staying active and independent. If you're experiencing any of the following, our physiotherapists can help.

Pain

Acute or persistent pain in the back, neck, joints, muscles or tendons — including pain that limits work, sport or daily activities.

Instability & giving way

Joints that feel loose, unstable or that "give way" — commonly the knee, ankle or shoulder after a sprain or injury.

Nerve symptoms

Pins and needles, numbness, tingling or shooting pain travelling into an arm or leg — often linked to the spine or a trapped nerve.

Referred pain

Pain felt away from its true source — such as headaches driven by the neck, or leg pain originating in the lower back.

Weakness

Loss of strength, muscle wasting or difficulty using a limb normally, whether from injury, surgery or deconditioning.

Loss of balance

Unsteadiness, dizziness or reduced confidence on your feet, and an increased risk of falls — particularly relevant for older adults.

Your Initial Consultation

What Happens at Your First Visit

Your first appointment is a dedicated one-on-one session — typically 30 to 45 minutes — where we get to the bottom of your problem and start you on the road to recovery.

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Understanding your story

We start by listening. Your physiotherapist takes a detailed history of your symptoms, how the problem started, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to.

2

Physical assessment

A thorough hands-on examination of your movement, strength, joints and nerves to accurately identify the root cause — not just the symptoms.

3

Diagnosis & explanation

We explain what's going on in plain language, so you understand your condition, your likely recovery timeframe, and how we'll get you there.

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Treatment & a plan

Most patients begin hands-on treatment on the very first visit. You'll leave with a clear, personalised plan and, where helpful, exercises to start straight away.

APA Member

AHPRA Registered & APA Members

All Activ Therapy physiotherapists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). This ensures you receive care that meets the highest professional standards in Australia. Our clinicians undertake regular continuing professional development to stay at the forefront of evidence-based practice.

Our Team

Meet Our Physiotherapists

Matthew Calabrese

Matthew Calabrese

Physiotherapist · Clemton Park, Prestons, Austral, Casula

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Michael Demosthenous

Michael Demosthenous

Physiotherapist · Chipping Norton

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Michael Fricki

Michael Fricki

Physiotherapist · Moorebank

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O Keun (Chris) Kwon

O Keun (Chris) Kwon

Physiotherapist · Winston Hills

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Olga Gasteratos

Olga Gasteratos

Physiotherapist · Casula, Prestons

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Oliver Chigwoh Zhang

Oliver Chigwoh Zhang

Physiotherapist · Clemton Park

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Funding & Rebates

Ways to Pay for Your Physiotherapy

We make it easy to access care under a wide range of funding schemes. Not sure what you're covered for? Give us a call and our team will help you work it out.

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Private Health Funds

Claim on the spot with HICAPS

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HICAPS

Instant health-fund rebates in clinic

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Medicare (EPC / CDM)

GP-referred chronic care plans

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NDIS

Plan, self & agency-managed

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Workers Compensation

Work-related injury claims

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CTP / Motor Accident

After a car or transport accident

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DVA

Veterans’ Affairs cardholders

Book Your Physiotherapy Appointment

Same-day appointments available at all 13 Activ Therapy clinics across South West Sydney.

Contact Us

Get In Touch

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Phone

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(02) 9726 4491

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Available across all 13 South West Sydney clinics.