JINDALEE
The first clinic to be established in the Allsports Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Group, Jindalee was opened in 1992 to provide individual and personalized physiotherapy care to the local community. The clinic expanded steadily, resulting in the need for larger floor space. It was relocated in June 2001 to its current location within the Christies Home Maker Centre (situated at the rear of the Home-Maker Centre adjacent to the Jindalee Hotel and Jindalee Care Medical Centre).
Allsports Physiotherapy Jindalee has recently undertaken renovations, providing a spacious, well-appointed purpose built centre with easy access and convenient parking facilities. New additions to the clinic include a fully equipped clinical pilates studio, podiatry biomechanical analysis studio and the Shoe Lab. As one of the largest physiotherapy clinics in Brisbane, the centre has a large treatment area able to easily cater for the ten full time physiotherapists who operate within the premises.
As part of our charter, to provide a state of the art, holistic approach to the treatment and management of patient injuries and rehabilitation, the centre provides a comprehensive range of services and facilities.
Professional services and facilities include:
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry (featuring biomechanical analysis studio and Shoe Lab)
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic surgeon)
- Nutritionists
- Massage therapists
- Allwomens Health (see link)
- Osteocise group exercise classes (see link)
- Clinical pilates studio
- Rehabilitation gymnasium (featuring strengthening and cardio-respiratory areas)
- Access to hydrotherapy pool with individualized program instruction overseen by a qualified physiotherapist
- Diagnositc ultrasound studio
- Shower and change room facilities
Allsports Physiotherapy Jindalee has formed close associations with a number of sporting bodies in the local community. The clinic is a sponsor of the Jindalee Swimming club and our physiotherapists are also the providers of choice for the Brisbane Strikers Football Club.
Address: Shop 28, Christies Homemaker Centre
34 Goggs Rd. Jindalee. 4074
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
P: 3279 3752
F: 3376 9220
E: jindrecept@allsportsphysio.com.au
The following sports medicine specialists are available for consultation at the clinic:
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sports Podiatrists
Sports Massage Therapists
- Tim Curtin
- John McDiarmid
- Yvette Farry
Sports Dietician
The following physiotherapists consult at the Jindalee clinic:
Tony Ganter
B Phty
Tony is one of the practice partners at Jindalee and joined the Allsports Physiotherapy Group in 1997. He has a special interest in the treatment of elite level football athletes including: knee injuries and muscle imbalances around the pelvis, groin injuries and ankle trauma.
Tony has a keen interest in sporting injuries and worked as a Physiotherapist for the Australian Institute of Sport Road Cycling Team from 1991 to 1998, both in Australia and overseas. In 1999 Tony was appointed head physiotherapist and strength and conditioning consultant for the Queensland Lions Soccer Club and held that position until 2004. In 2004 Tony became Head Physiotherapist and Medical Co-ordinator for the Queensland Roar FC Hyundai A League team and as such was responsible for all physiotherapy and the co-ordination of injury rehabilitation for the playing squad. Changes to the Brisbane Roar FC coaching staff in 2009 led to Tony retiring from this position at the club.
2010 sees Tony available at the Jindalee clinic for private consultations on a limited basis whilst continuing to oversee the administration of the Allsports Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Group. In 2010 he is also trying to prepare for the “Smiddy Challenge” , a 1600 km 8 day charity bike ride from Brisbane to Home Hill in Townsville, to help raise funds for the Mater Research Foundation. See links below for more information on the” Smiling for Smiddy Challenge”.
http://www.smiddy.org.au
Gail Ballenden
Dip.Physio., Advanced Dip Physio.(Maj Orthopaedic Manual Therapy)
Dip. Manipulative Therapy
Gail is a Senior Therapist who graduated in 1984 from the Otago School of Physiotherapy(NZ), working at Dunedin Hospital heading the Orthopaedic inpatient Physiotherapy Services. To progress her skills she moved to Auckland to complete post graduate study earning an Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy majoring in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, in conjunction obtaining a Diploma in Manipulative Therapy in 1988.
Gail joined the Jindalee clinic in 2001 bringing a depth of experience in the management of Orthopaedic and general physiotherapy conditions. Over the years she has continued her professional development in all aspects of musculoskeletal management. With over 25 years of experience in general musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment she is looking forward to offering specialized management for women. This year launching Allwomen’s Health specializing in assessment and exercise prescription for women with poor or underactive pelvic floor muscles and women/men at risk or diagnosed with Osteoporosis. Please read the link on the website for further information on how Allwomen’s Health can help you.
Cameron Schembri
M Phty St; B ExSc.
Cameron graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy studies and Bachelor of Exercise Science from Griffith University. He has been part of the Allsports team since 2004 and in 2007 took up a position as a practice partner. He has a strong background in sports physiology and exercise science, working as strength and conditioning coach prior to his appointment as a physiotherapist. Cameron worked as the Physiotherapist to the Brisbane Roar Football Club from 2005 providing injury rehabilitation, match coverage and working in as a strength coach and 2009 resigned from his position with the club due to changes in coaching staff. Cameron has a special interest in all codes of football as well as the management, rehabilitation and development of specific strength and conditioning programmes for injured athletes.
Sep Rafiee
B Phty
Sep graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000, working at the Red Hill and Jindalee Clinics prior to heading off to the United Kingdom in 2002. While in the UK, he was contracted to the Ministry of Defense for the first two years as a civilian Regimental Physiotherapist, treating infantry training and sporting injuries involving the lower limbs. He was closely involved in fitness testing infantry soldiers before deployment.
From there, he spent the next two years as Physiotherapist for Worcester Rugby Club where he was responsible for the complete spectrum of athlete care, which encompassed screening, all aspects of rehabilitation and on field coverage. He spent his last year in London as physiotherapist for ‘The Lion King’ and Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company. Sep returned to Allsports in 2007 and became practicing partner a year later. He is passionate about treating endurance athletes (especially cyclists) and ‘anything’ rugby, which has lead to Sep’s appointment as physiotherapist to the Queensland Reds squad in May 2009. He is a keen age group triathlete, and loves competing over the longer distances.
Casey Boston
BPhty(Hons)
Casey graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with First Class Honours and has been part of the Allsports team since 2005. He completed his honours research on muscle function around the back and pelvis, so as to further the knowledge about muscle function in lower back pain.
Casey has a special interest in peripheral joint and post-operative injury management, especially for the athlete aiming to return to sport, but has experience in all areas of musculoskeletal therapy. Casey has a specific interest in soccer injuries and rehabilitation, as he continues to play in the Brisbane Men’s Football League and has experience with national youth league footballers.
Michael Fernandez
BHM(Ex Sci) M Phty St
Michael graduated from the University of Queensland with a Master of Physiotherapy Studies and Bachelor of Human Movements (Exercise science). He has been with the Allsports group for 3 years and in early 2010 became a clinic partner. Michael commenced practice at the Jindalee clinic to further his focus in football injury rehabilitation and conditioning. He has a special interest in the management of injuries of the lower limb. From 2009, Michael has been the Head Physiotherapist responsible for the injury management, rehabilitation and match coverage for the Brisbane Strikers Football Club as they compete in the Queensland State League.
Rebecca Riley-Ward
B Phty
Rebecca graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. She has spent several years as the treating therapist for numerous AFL, Rugby League and Netball teams. In 2009, Rebecca completed her role as the physiotherapist for NSW AFL and NSW International Rules before joining at Allsports Jindalee. To further Rebecca’s keen interest in sports coverage, she will be assisting with the provision of physiotherapy to the Brisbane Strikers Football Club.
In 2010, Rebecca has become involved with the local gymnastic squads, providing injury-prevention screenings in addition to the assessment and treatment of various injuries seen in artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.
Rebecca also has a particular interest in Pilates and currently officiates individual and group sessions.
Melissa Levett
BSc; M Phty St
Melissa graduated from the University of Queensland with Masters of Physiotherapy Studies and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Pharmacology and Biomedical Science. She joined the Allsports team in 2007 with an interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. In 2009 Mel took up the position as the clinic’s hydrotherapist where she develops exercise programs for a variety of post-operative patients and other wide ranging conditions. In 2010 Mel is taking up the role as Clinical Pilates Instructor where she will be designing and instructing individual Pilates programs. She has a special interest in squash and running and has completed her Surf Bronze Medallion Course and Certificate II in Public Safety.
