Physiotherapy

At the UQ Physiotherapy Clinics, we work with you to improve your activity and participation so that you can get the most out of life. Our clinics provide physiotherapy for:

Children and teenagers;
People having trouble or pain with day-to-day activities;
People with sports injuries;
People with mobility, balance and neurological issues.

You will receive services from physiotherapy students who are being supervised at all times by a fully qualified and highly experienced physiotherapist.

Referrals are not required to attend our clinics.

View terms and conditions for clinic discounts.

Our services

Musculoskeletal and sports injury

We aim to identify the causes and solutions for the physical ailments and issues you are experiencing. We will work with you to develop a plan to keep you active and recovering from your injury. This might include doing movement exercises, hands-on therapy, advice on your posture in the workplace, and retraining how you move.

Our dedicated team of physiotherapists work with people with conditions such as:

Arthritis and joint pain
Back pain
Neck pain and headaches
Posture related pain
Rehabilitation following injury such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
Rehabilitation following surgery such as total knee replacement (TKR) or shoulder reconstruction
Sports or work related injuries such as sprains and strains
Tendinopathy or tendonitis

Neurological, ageing and balance (NAB)

The NAB clinic specialises in the rehabilitation of neurological conditions in adults. Our goal is to improve your safety, independence and ability to participate in daily life and the broader community.

We can assist with:

Falls prevention, balance and vestibular dysfunction
Improving your mobility & confidence with walking
Return to higher level activities like running
Providing a program to improve strength, balance and coordination
Improving your safety, independence and participation

We also offer fun and friendly group classes that work on individual goals in a social and motivating setting. We currently offer the following classes:

Balance Masters (general balance class)
Rep Masters (for those wanting to increase the intensity of exercise)
Parky Blasters (Parkinson’s exercise class)
Moving Fasters (return to running and for those who want to walk or move faster)

We offer both face to face and telehealth services. Our dedicated and experienced team of neurological physiotherapists/students work with people with the following health conditions:

Stroke
Brain injuries
Parkinson’s disease
Spinal cord injuries
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
Guillain-Barré
Vestibular & balance disorders
Peripheral neuropathy
General deconditioning & mobility issues post-surgery or prolonged hospital stays

Children's physiotherapy

We provide physiotherapy for babies, kids, and teenagers throughout their growing years.

Physiotherapy sessions are delivered in a fun, safe, engaging and fully supervised environment. Our dedicated and experienced team of paediatric (children’s) physiotherapists work with you and your baby, child or teenager if they need assistance with concerns such as:

Meeting developmental milestones such as head control, rolling, crawling, standing, walking and running
Improving motor planning and attention to participate better in physical activity and sport
Managing pain and discomfort, and improving movement after injury
Managing movement and postural difficulties in children with diagnoses such as Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome, Rett’s syndrome, and Prader Willi syndrome
Managing movement and postural difficulties in children with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders such as torticollis and plagiocephaly, joint hypermobility syndrome, Ehlers Danlos, and idiopathic juvenile arthritis
Improving motor skills related to Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, developmental delay or other risk factors such as premature birth
Improving concentration, learning, movement planning and organisation associated with behavioural disorders such as Attention Deficit (AD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Sport and Exercise Injury, Participation and Performance Clinic (UQ-SPRINT)

The UQ Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury Clinic is proud to announce the commencement of the Sport and Exercise Injury, Participation and Performance Clinic (UQ-SPRINT).

UQ-SPRINT services will be provided by Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists, who have undertaken additional training and have advanced knowledge in the assessment and treatment of sporting injuries.

Physiotherapy students will be observing interactions that occur in the UQ-SPRINT clinic.

Our dedicated team of physiotherapists work with people suffering from conditions including:

Ligament sprains
Muscle injuries
Tendinopathy or tendonitis
Bone stress related injuries
Patellofemoral pain
Persistent joint pain
Osteoarthritis
Back or neck pain

We also offer sports screening to look at risk of injury and sport performance.

The UQ-SPRINT clinic operates on Mondays and Thursdays, from 3-6pm. Appointments are available from Thursday 7^th March 2024.

UQ Staff and students recieve a 15% discount on all services.

Book your appointment

Request an appointment

To book an appointment over the phone. please call (07) 3365 2232. You can also email the UQ Health and Rehabilitation Clinic at healthclinics@uq.edu.au to request an appointment.

We look forward to helping you!