SETH HIRSCHOWITZ

Physiotherapist
BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Medicine (Hons) Exercise Science, Grad Dip Manip Therapy

Looking for physiotherapy in Sydney/Wynyard area?

Seth joins Optisports team with 30 years of experience. Wether working with national level athletes or corporate individuals, Seth’s expert injury management is refined to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Seth has worked in a variety of settings including international level sporting team coverage, private clinics, hospitals and also consulting to large corporate companies assisting in both occupational health & well being treatments as well as Physiotherapy consultancy.

Seth has a keen interest in working proactively with clients to identify predisposing factors for injury. Whether this be found in the workplace, or on the sporting field he is able to provide the benefit of reducing risk of further injury with a thorough skilled multifactorial approach. He provides the education and tools necessary to allow individuals to recover with speed and fortitude allowing them to be actively involved in their own rehabilitation goals.

In his spare time Seth enjoys watching his boys play first grade soccer and also pursuing his passion for photography.

Lucy Clay

Physiotherapist
BAppSci (Exs&Sp Science), MPhty, APAM

Looking for Sydney CBD Physiotherapy?

Lucy has invaluable sports physio experience working with multiple Sydney AFL clubs as their lead physiotherapist. She has over 10 years experience in world class Sports Physiotherapy practices across Sydney & London. Adding to her diverse experience is her skills in the corporate world, assessing workplaces and consulting with large organisations regarding workplace ergonomics.

More recently Lucy completed her APPI Pilates equipment coursework, and loves incorporating Pilates into her rehabilitation. She is also a certified GLA:D Australia Provider, educating and providing classes for osteoarthritis in the community. If you are in trouble with hip, knee, ankle and shoulder injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation then you’re in the right place. She looks to utilise exercise rehab, Pilates, manual therapy (including dry needling) as well as education for her patients on active recovery.

Sydney CBD Physiotherapy - Lucy Clay

Tim Needham

Physiotherapist
BAppSci, BAppSci (Physio)

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Tim has over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist and is well known in the sporting world for his roles in high performance sporting clubs.

He was the senior physiotherapist for the Sydney Swans AFL club where he worked for 12 years. In that time, he helped the team to reach three grand finals, including the Sydney Swans premiership in 2012.

Tim has particular expertise with knee injuries, including ACL rehabilitation and prevention. He is also particularly well versed in treating hamstring and calf injuries, not to mention the myriad of ‘niggling’ injuries any level of athlete might endure over the course of any season.

Sydney CBD Physiotherapy - Tim Needham