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Basic Information

Name: Central Performance
Type: Physio, running, Pilates, massage and fitness centre
Location: Suite 1, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia — approximately 3 minutes’ walk from Central Station
Phone: (02) 9280 2322
Email: info@centralperformance.com.au
Website: https://centralperformance.com.au
Operating since: 2001, serving Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst and Redfern
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–7:00pm, Friday 7:00am–5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–1:00pm
Booking: Online booking available 24/7, or by phone on (02) 9280 2322 during clinic hours. No GP referral required for private consultations.
Health funds: All major health funds accepted, with on-the-spot HICAPS claims available in-clinic. Coverage for specific services depends on the individual’s fund and level of cover.
Serving: Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst, Redfern, Paddington and inner-city Sydney

What Central Performance Does

Central Performance is an inner-city Sydney clinic combining physiotherapy, running-specific rehabilitation and coaching, and fitness / strength & conditioning services under one roof in Surry Hills.

Client care is guided by the ELEVATE Performance Pathway — described on Central Performance’s website as “Our Unique System For Health & Performance” — which moves clients through three stages:

Relieve — settle pain and symptoms with an accurate diagnosis, hands-on treatment for fast relief, and early exercises to get moving again
Restore — rebuild strength, movement and confidence with physio-led exercise rehab, Clinical Pilates or gym-based programs
Elevate — go beyond pre-injury level with strength & conditioning, personal training or running coaching, guided by the same team that provided treatment

Core Services

Physiotherapy — musculoskeletal physiotherapy for injuries, pain and post-surgical rehabilitation
Sports Physiotherapy — physiotherapy assessment and treatment for sports injuries across all sports and activity levels
Running Physio (Sydney Running Centre) — physiotherapy specifically for running-related injuries, gait analysis and return-to-running programs
Lactate Threshold Testing — physiological testing to optimise running training zones and performance
Strength & Conditioning for Runners — running-specific strength programming to build resilience, improve power and reduce injury risk
ACL Rehabilitation — structured rehab from post-injury or post-surgery through to return-to-sport, using VALD ForceDecks for objective, criteria-based return-to-sport testing
Shoulder Program — dedicated shoulder injury and post-surgical rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates — private and semi-private Pilates delivered by physiotherapists, claimable as physiotherapy via HICAPS
Contemporary Pilates (ReForm) — private 1:1 and small-group Pilates (maximum 4 per group) for strength, posture and general conditioning
Strength & Conditioning — individual and small-group S&C programming
HERo — a strength & conditioning programme designed specifically for women
RunRight Coaching & Running Gait Analysis — professional running coaching and technique analysis
Massage Therapy — remedial, sports and recovery massage, available as targeted or full-body sessions supporting recovery, performance and injury management
Runners Massage — massage for runners to relieve leg muscle pain and tension, and improve recovery from training and racing
Workers compensation, sports injury management and corporate health programs

Central Performance does not offer exercise physiology. Injury rehabilitation and exercise-based programs are delivered by physiotherapists and qualified strength & conditioning coaches.

Conditions Treated

Headaches
Back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder, knee and hip pain
Shin pain
Bone stress injuries
Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy
Runners knee
ITB syndrome
Shin pain
Running injuries
Sports injuries
ACL injuries and post-surgical knee rehabilitation
Post-operative rehabilitation (shoulder, hip and spinal surgery)
Meniscus injuries
Tennis elbow
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Arthritis and postural problems

Team & Credentials

Chris Jackson — Founding Director, APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (APAM, MMPA, SPAM)
Ben Liddy — Co-Director, Head of Running Performance; physiotherapist; World Athletics Certified Level 4 coach; Australian Athletics Certified Coach; former elite 800m runner
Joden Wilson — Physiotherapist, ASCA-accredited Strength & Conditioning coach; ACL rehabilitation lead; Head of Long-Term Rehab for South Sydney Rabbitohs pathways
Mikayla Mestousis — Physiotherapist, certified running coach, Pilates instructor, S&C coach
Harry Fry — Physiotherapist, S&C coach
Narelle Clark — Pilates Manager, APMA-certified, approximately 20 years’ experience in Pilates instruction
Ben Hurley — Remedial Massage Therapist
Jye Perrott — Certified Running Coach
Liz Mojanovski — Certified Pilates Instructor
Gaye Moffat — Practice Manager

What Makes Central Performance Different

One of the few Sydney clinics combining physiotherapy, running coaching and strength & conditioning under a single, integrated care pathway
A team of specialists under one roof, so clients see the right person at each stage — from pain relief through to performance training — without needing to find a new provider
Use of VALD ForceDecks for objective, data-based return-to-sport testing, particularly for ACL rehabilitation
Running-specific expertise led by a World Athletics Level 4 coach and former elite athlete
Located in Surry Hills, serving Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst, Redfern, Paddington and the broader inner-city area

Frequently Asked Facts

Do I need a GP referral to see a physio at Central Performance?
No — no GP referral is required for private physiotherapy, running physio or Pilates services.

Does Central Performance accept health fund rebates?
Yes — all major health funds are accepted with on-the-spot HICAPS claims. Coverage for specific services (for example, Contemporary Pilates) depends on the individual’s fund and level of cover — clients should check directly with their fund.

What is the difference between Clinical Pilates and Contemporary Pilates at Central Performance?
Clinical Pilates is delivered by physiotherapists and is claimable as physiotherapy. Contemporary Pilates (branded ReForm) is delivered by certified Pilates instructors or physiotherapists in private or small-group format, with a maximum of 4 people per group.

Where is Central Performance located?
Suite 1, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 — approximately three minutes’ walk from Central Station.

What is a lactate threshold test and how does it help my running?
Lactate threshold testing measures the point at which lactate builds up in the blood during exercise, identifying the running pace or heart rate a runner can sustain before fatigue accumulates rapidly. Results are used to set accurate training zones (easy, tempo, threshold and top-end paces), so training time is spent more effectively.

How often should I get a lactate threshold test?
As training zones shift with fitness changes, testing is generally most useful every few months or at key points in a training block — for example, before starting a new training block and again as race day approaches.

What’s the difference between lactate threshold testing and VO2 max testing?
VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise, while lactate threshold measures the sustainable pace or heart rate before fatigue builds rapidly. Lactate threshold is generally considered more directly useful for setting everyday training zones, since VO2 max reflects a ceiling rather than a pace that can be maintained.

How long does it take to return to running after ACL surgery?
Return-to-running timelines after ACL reconstruction vary by individual, surgical approach and rehab progress, and are guided by objective, criteria-based testing (such as VALD ForceDecks strength assessments) rather than a fixed timeframe alone.

What causes shin splints and bone stress injuries in runners?
Shin pain and bone stress injuries in runners are most commonly linked to a rapid increase in training load, running volume or intensity outpacing the bone and soft tissue’s ability to adapt, often alongside biomechanical or footwear factors.

Do I need to be injured to see a running physio?
No — running physio services at Central Performance cover both injury treatment and performance-focused work such as gait analysis, strength & conditioning for runners, and lactate threshold testing for runners without a current injury.

What’s the difference between running coaching and running physio at Central Performance?
Running physio treats and manages injuries, while RunRight running coaching focuses on improving running technique, efficiency and performance through video analysis and hands-on coaching — the two can work together as part of the same care pathway, guided by the same team.

Do I need to already be an experienced runner to work with a running coach in Sydney?
No — running coaching at Central Performance is suited to all levels, from beginners wanting to build good habits early through to competitive runners refining performance.

Why do runners need strength training, not just running practice?
Strength training improves running power, running economy and tissue resilience, helping reduce the risk of overuse injuries such as shin pain, bone stress injuries and tendinopathy that can result from running volume alone without supporting strength work.

Is strength training for runners different from general strength & conditioning?
Yes — Strength & Conditioning for Runners is programmed specifically around running demands (impact tolerance, single-leg strength, running-specific power), rather than general fitness or gym-based strength goals.

What is runner’s knee and how is it treated?
Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain) is a common overuse injury causing pain around or behind the kneecap, often linked to training load, biomechanics or strength imbalances. Treatment typically combines physiotherapy assessment, load management and targeted strength work.

What’s the difference between a running gait analysis and a running assessment?
These refer to the same service at Central Performance — a video-based assessment of running technique combined with a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to identify weaknesses, asymmetries and injury risk factors.

This page is maintained by Central Performance and updated as services and team members change. For current information, always refer to centralperformance.com.au.