Physio Redfern – Expert Redfern Physios for Sports & Running Injuries, Back & Neck Pain

If you’re searching for physio Redfern, you’re likely dealing with a pain or injury that is interfering with your training, sport, work, or everyday life. Whether it’s back pain from sitting too much, a running injury, or a sports injury, the right physiotherapy treatment can help you recover faster and prevent the problem from returning.

At Central Performance, we’ve been helping people in Redfern and the inner Sydney community for over 25 years. Located just minutes away in Surry Hills near Central Station, our clinic combines physiotherapy, exercise physiology, running coaching, strength and conditioning, and clinical Pilates in one integrated performance facility.

Physio Redfern – Why People Choose Central Performance

When choosing a physio near Redfern, experience and approach matter. Many clinics focus mainly on short-term treatment. At Central Performance, our goal is to help you resolve the injury and prevent it coming back.

We built Central Performance to bridge the gap between physiotherapy and performance. Our philosophy is simple, and is based on our unique 3-stage ELEVATE Performance Pathway. This proven process delivers fast, consistent and effective results for our clients.

Relieve. Restore. Elevate.

1. Relieve
We identify the true cause of your pain and use targeted treatment to reduce symptoms quickly.

2. Restore
Next we restore your full movement, strength, and correct biomechanics through tailored exercise, training modification and progression of your rehab program.

3. Elevate
Finally, we build resilience and performance so you return stronger and faster than you were before, which means you are less likely to be injured again.

Central Performance was created specifically to bridge the gap between physiotherapy treatment and long-term performance training, providing a complete solution under one roof. This integrated approach is what sets us apart, and allows us to work with clients right through their rehab journey to confidently return them to full training, sport and activity.

Experienced Physios Serving the Redfern Community

For more than 25 years, our team has helped people from across the inner Sydney area including:

Common Injuries Treated by Our Redfern Physios

Our team treats a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and movement problems. Some of the most common conditions we see include:

Back and Neck Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Long hours sitting at a desk, poor posture, and training overload can all contribute to spinal pain. This is also a common problem for people experiencing neck pain, especially if you are using a laptop al lot, and can also be contributing to headaches.

Physiotherapy treatment may include:

• manual therapy (hands-on treatment)
• mobility exercises & stretching
• strengthening programs
• posture and movement education and retraining

Running Injuries

Running is hugely popular in Sydney, but the repetitive loading involved can also lead to injury if training loads increase too quickly. Common running injuries include:

• runner’s knee
• shin splints
• Achilles tendinopathy/tendinitis
• plantar fasciitis/fasciopathy and heel pain
• ITB syndrome
• bone stress injuries

At Central Performance we operate one of Sydney’s leading Running Performance Centres, providing expert diagnosis, treatment, and coaching for runners of all abilities. We work with recreational runners and right up to national and Olympic competition levels, including track athletes as well as half and full marathons, 5k and 10k fun-runners, ultra-runners and triathletes.

Knee Injuries

Knee pain may be caused by sports injuries, gym training, or running and overuse conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee).

Treatment often focuses on:

• hands-on treatment for pain relief, joint mobility and muscle length
• improving strength around the hip and knee
• correcting movement patterns
• progressive rehabilitation exercises focusing on leg mechanics during sport and exercise
• adjusting training load, volume and intensity
• sometimes taping or bracing is used to speed up recovery

Hip Pain

Hip injuries are common among players of field and court sports, runners, gym athletes, and office workers.

Physiotherapy treatment can include:

• strengthening the glute and core muscles
• improving hip mobility using hands-on treatment as well as targeted exercises
• correcting running technique, lifting mechanics and movement patterns

Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder pain is common in gym training, racquet sports, and desk workers. We also regularly see clients for post-operative rehab following shoulder reconstruction, rotator cuff repairs and shoulder replacements. Physiotherapy treatment will involve a tailored combination of:

• hands-on treatment to restore shoulder mobility, muscle length and relieve pain
• strengthening muscles that stabilise and control movement of the shoulder blade (scapula)
• strength exercises for the shoulder muscles, especially the rotator cuff muscles
• assessing and improving lifting mechanics and control of shoulder movement during gym training and sporting activities like tennis, cricket and pickleball.

Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention

One of the most powerful ways to prevent injuries is structured strength training. Research consistently shows that strength training can significantly reduce the risk of many types of injuries including overuse injuries, sports injuries, and back and neck pain. Strength is also an effective treatment and minimisation tool for arthritis-related pain. Plus, as well as helping minimise and manage injuries, the right strength program can significantly improve athletic performance.

Our exercise physiologists and strength coaches work closely with our physiotherapists to design programs that:

• improve muscle strength
• increase tendon resilience
• enhance movement control
• reduce injury risk

For runners, this often leads to improvements in:

• running economy
• speed
• endurance
• injury resilience

Fully Integrated Rehabilitation Programs: Physio, Pilates and Strength Training

A major advantage of Central Performance is that your management program can continue well beyond just injury treatment. Because of our multi-disciplinary team, plus our fully-equipped onsite gym and Pilates studio, you can seamlessly progress from acute injury management right through to performance training. This lets you get back stronger, faster and fitter than before. You can choose from great options including;

Clinical Pilates

Clinical (Physio) Pilates helps improve:

• core strength and posture
• movement control, co-ordination and balance
• injury recovery, especially for back and neck pain

Strength and Conditioning

Our gym-based programs, delivered by our physiotherapy and exercise physiology team, are tailored programs that help clients:

• re-build strength safely after injury, and then be able to push harder to become stronger than before
• improve athletic performance
• prevent recurring injuries – strength has been shown to be a major factor in minimising many types of sports injuries

Small Group Training

For clients wanting long-term health and fitness, our small group training sessions provide structured coaching in a supportive environment. Classes include Performance Boost for all-round strength and conditioning, HERo women-only strength training, and Pilates. All classes provide close supervision by expert coaches, tailored programs to cater specifically for your fitness level and any injury history, and all classes take place in our warm, welcoming and friendly boutique-style gym.

A Convenient Physio Clinic for Redfern Residents

Central Performance is located in Surry Hills just minutes from Redfern and Central Station, making it easily accessible for Redfern residents or those travelling into Sydney CBD for work. Our state-of-the-art facility includes:

• a spacious newly renovated facility
• private physiotherapy treatment rooms
• full strength and conditioning gym onsite
• treadmills for running analysis
• clinical Pilates studio with Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel and mat stations
• small group training space with a warm and welcoming environment

Having everything in one location, with a team of experts working in a first-class facility, allows us to deliver a complete recovery and performance pathway.

Redfern Physio – FAQs

1. Where can I find a good physio near Redfern?

If you’re looking for an experienced physio near Redfern, Central Performance is located just minutes away in Surry Hills near Central Station. Our physiotherapy team has been helping the Redfern community for over 25 years, providing expert treatment for sports injuries, running injuries, back pain and general musculoskeletal conditions.

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2. What injuries can our physios treat?

Our experienced, professional and friendly team can treat a wide range of injuries including:

• back pain
• neck pain
• running injuries
• sports injuries
• knee injuries
• shoulder pain
• tendon injuries

At Central Performance our physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment with personalised exercise programs to help you recover faster and prevent injuries returning.

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3. Do you offer sports physio?

Yes. If you’re searching for a sports physio near Redfern, our physiotherapists have extensive experience treating sports and gym-related injuries.

We regularly help athletes recover from:

• muscle strains
• ligament injuries
• tendon injuries
• running injuries
• overuse injuries

Our goal is to get you back to training quickly and safely while reducing the risk of re-injury.

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4. Can a physio help treat back and neck pain?

Yes. Physiotherapy is one of the most widely used and effective treatments for back pain and neck pain. Your physio will assess the cause of your pain and may use:

• manual therapy (hands-on treatment)
• mobility exercises and stretching for pain relief and improving range of movement
• strength training, which is essential for minimising future problems
• posture and movement advice, plus advice on modifying training and exercise as you recover

This combination helps relieve pain, restore movement and prevent recurring back and neck problems.

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5. Do you offer running physio at Central Performance?

Yes. Central Performance is home to one of Sydney’s leading running physio clinics near Redfern.

Our experience team of running physios are experts in diagnosing and treating common running injuries such as:

• runner’s knee
• shin splints
• Achilles tendinopathy
• plantar fasciitis
• bone stress injuries

We also provide running gait analysis and strength programs to help runners improve performance and prevent injuries.

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6. Do I need a referral to see a physio?

No referral is required to see our physios as a private patient. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare providers, which means you can book an appointment directly as a private patient without seeing a GP first. Also, we are fully accredited with all health funds so you can claim your health fund rebate on-the-spot using the HICAPS system (please check with your health fund for eligibility and rebate limits). However, we work closely with sports doctors and medical specialists if further investigation or imaging is needed.

If you are looking for treatment through workers compensation, 3rd party (CTP) insurance, or DVA (Veteran’s Affairs), then you will need a GP referral for treatment. Please contact your GP for details.

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7. How many physio sessions will I need? And how long will it take?

The number of sessions required depends on the type and severity of your injury. Many conditions improve within a few sessions, while more complex injuries may require a longer structured rehabilitation program. Similarly, the time it takes for your recovery will vary according to your specific injury.

Importantly, your physio will fully discuss your personalised treatment plan with you at your first appointment, once they have assessed your injury. This will include guidance on how long your recovery may take, the number of sessions that may be needed, and the steps you will work through in your rehab plan.

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8. Can a physio help prevent sports injuries?

Yes. Seeing a sports physio isn’t only for treating injuries — it can also help prevent them.

A sports physiotherapist can assess your movement, strength and training load to identify risk factors and create a program that improves strength, mobility and resilience. Usually the focus is on strength training, as research shows that this is among the most effective ways to minimise injuries, including sports injuries. This approach is particularly valuable for runners who can use personalised strength training to significantly reduce their injury risk.

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9. Is Central Performance close to Redfern?

Yes. Central Performance is located in Surry Hills just a few minutes from Redfern and Central Station, making it easy to access from across the inner city. Our facility includes physiotherapy treatment rooms, a strength and conditioning gym, running assessment treadmills and a clinical Pilates studio, allowing us to provide complete injury treatment and rehabilitation up to performance-focused exercise programs.