Conditions & Injuries Treated

At Lidcombe Physiotherapy we treat all joint, muscle, ligament, tendon and nerve injuries or conditions. These could be work-related, or the result of day-to-day living, participation in sport or exercise, or a motor vehicle accident. Some of these conditions and injuries include:

Neck (cervical) pain and stiffness
Headaches
Radiating arm pain
Pins and needles
Wry neck (torticollis)
Lower back pain
Sciatica
Sacroiliac joint pain
Lumbar disc lesions
Facet joint disease
Muscle spasm
Frozen shoulder
Rotator cuff tears
Bursitis
Biceps tendon calcification
AC joint problems
Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Occupational overuse injury (RSI)
Tendon injuries of the fingers
Knee ligament – meniscus injuries
Patella injuries
Groin, thigh, calf and hamstring strains and tears
Ankle sprains
Ligament and tendon injuries of the ankle and foot
Plantar fasciitis
Heel spurs

Gerard has extensive experience in treating patients who have undergone all types of surgery, including:

Knee reconstruction
Hip and knee replacement
Arthroscopic surgery
Shoulder reconstruction
Shoulder replacement
Rotator cuff repair
Lumbar disc surgery
Achilles tendon repair
Fracture/internal fixation surgery

At Lidcombe Physiotherapy we recognize that safe, appropriate physiotherapy rehabilitation is vital to achieve the best post-operative outcomes. Further, Gerard communicates directly with the surgeon regarding treatment progression and home programmes.