STand Strong
At Physio @ the Junction the aim is to have you standing strong physically and emotionally. Our programs are designed to support self management and independence, building the emotional and physical strength needed to help you live, play and perform at your best.
We incorporate the latest research and techniques into all of our patient care plans, balancing innovation with decades of experience. The physiotherapist team at the junction is located within a GP environment providing seamless care between GP’s and physiotherapists. By forming a partnership with the other medical professionals who look after your well-being there is a holistic approach to your treatment.
Our physiotherapists specialise in a number of areas including physiotherapy for the spine, lower limbs and cancer. The team have extensive experience in general and sport physiotherapy.
OUR SPECIALTIES
The Spine
Pain and injury can be debilitating and detract from your performance and enjoyment of life. A strong spine helps alleviate pain and, improves mobility and overall wellbeing. Physio @ the Junction uses the McKenzie technique to assess and treat the spine helping with:
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Lower back pain, mid back pain, neck pain, headaches, whiplash, stress fractures.
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Pre and post spinal surgery
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Educate on posture correction
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Educate on self- management strategies
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Use of strength exercises to improve function and resilience with everyday activities
Lower LimbS
Whether its a sporting injury or a medical condition, having knee, ankle, foot and hip impediments can have a significant impact on your day-to-day right through to your ability to achieve peak performance. The Physio @ the Junction team regularly support patients for the following lower limb physiotherapy needs:
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Pre and post surgery
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Hip – labral injuries, pre and post hip replacement, trochanteric bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, hip flexor injuries,
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Knee – pre and post knee surgery, meniscal injuries, ACL injuries, pre and post knee replacements, MCL/ LCL injuries, osteoarthritic conditions, chondritis
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Foot/Ankle – ankle injuries, plantar fasciopathy, stress fractures, pre and post surgery, metatarsalgia, Achilles tendinopathy
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Adolescent conditions such as Osgood-Schlatter, Sever’s disease
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Educate on self- management strategies
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Use of strength exercises to improve function and resilience with a return to everyday activities including sport
Cancer
In recent times, due to personal experience, Adam has expanded his practice to provide nuanced exercise programs and strategies for people pre and post cancer surgery and for those undergoing or having completed cancer treatment. Adam has personally enjoyed physical and emotional benefits of these programs and wants to bring this experience to as many cancer patients as possible. Speak to our team about how we can help you or those you love as they navigate cancer treatment.
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Pre and post surgery for breast, prostate and any other cancers
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Educate on self- management strategies
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Use of strength exercises to improve function and resilience with a return to everyday activities
Workcover/CTP
Physio @ the Junction is a registered Workcover provider under SIRA. We have extensive experience with the various aspects of Workcover and CTP system and care and can provide the support and treatment you need to return to work feeling strong.
General PHYSIO
We have extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of general physiotherapy needs including:
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Pre and post surgery shoulder surgery and shoulder conditions such as bursitis, tendinopathy, and neck related shoulder issues
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Use strength exercises to improve function with everyday activities
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Prescription of exercise, running and strength programs
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Prescription of programs to improve balance
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Dry needling to relieve pain and improve range of motion
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Manual therapy
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Use of the PhysiApp to create and prescribe clinical exercise programs
ADAM LESLIE
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Having had a burning desire to become a physiotherapist since his school years, Adam escaped the corporate world in 2003 to pursue his passion. Upon completing his physiotherapy degree at the University of Newcastle in 2007 he commenced work as a physio in private practice. Adam has worked across the globe both in private practice and for a professional cycling teams in Norway and Australia and the Newcastle Jets Football Club A-League team.
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Adam has a wealth of experience in functional exercise prescription and recovery programming having been a fully qualified personal trainer and fitness trainer since 2002. Over the last 21 years he has developed training programs for people of all levels of ability, participating in a raft of different pursuits.
PHYSIO @ THE JUNCTION
Opening Hours
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Monday 8:30am - 2:45pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:15pm
Friday 8:30am - 1pm
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Call (02) 4969 3811 to book an appointment
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1/142 Union St, The Junction NSW 2303