Experience the Difference

The sole focus of our practitioners is you, the patient, the issues you present with and any goals or outcomes you want to achieve. Ultimately, we care about you and want you to get better and back to the things you enjoy!

When you consult one of our physiotherapists, this is what you can expect:

  • A one-on-one consultation with one of our physiotherapists, who will take the time to listen to you to get an understanding of what is happening with you, followed by a thorough physical assessment.
  • Longer than average appointment times. We allow up to 45 minutes for all of our initial consultations, which allows sufficient time for a thorough assessment to be conducted and to therefore more accurately determine what is going on.
  • A detailed explanation of what has been found during the assessment, as well as a diagnosis and plan of best management.

 

  • If your physiotherapist believes that you require some imaging (e.g. xray or MRI) to help with determining what may be going on with you, they can refer you for this.
  • If your physiotherapist believes that you need to be referred to a specialist or would be best managed by another health practitioner, they will refer you on as appropriate.
  • Individualised treatment based on your presentation, your level of activity, your personal circumstances and in accordance with best practice guidelines. Treatment may include (but is not limited to) hands-on manual therapy, exercises, bracing or supports, as well as education and advice specific to your condition and circumstances.
  • That your physiotherapist works as part of a team, so your presentation may be discussed within our clinical team to ensure that you are being managed in the best possible way.
  • That your physiotherapist is committed to ongoing professional development, so is aware of changes in best management of various conditions and is able to recommend the appropriate best practice management for your presentation.
  • That you know how to best contact your physiotherapist between appointments, should you need to clarify anything or if your presentation changes.
  • That there will be no unnecessary appointments or over-servicing. We consult with our patients as is clinically indicated based on your presentation and treatment.
  • No use of electrotherapy machines! You may have been to other physiotherapists who use machines that tingle or buzz (interferential or similar) or ultrasound – we don’t use these as the evidence for their efficacy is lacking!
  • That we will be looking for ways to keep you active and exercising, rather than telling you to stop. We’ll only be getting you to stop what you are doing if your injury dictates that this is the best management. Most conditions don’t actually require you to stop. We may well modify what you are doing, but will be doing everything we can to keep you active and moving, rather than stopping you.
  • To be seen by someone who cares about you!

Meet the Team

Brendan Limbrey

Principal Physiotherapist
APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
BMedSc, BBus, MPhysio, MSportsPhysio, MACP, APAM
Available for Appointments: Monday - Saturday

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Clinical Areas of Interest

Sports injuries, rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery/injury, fracture management and men’s health physiotherapy (especially pre/post-prostatectomy).

Brendan has over 15 years experience as a physiotherapist, primarily having worked in private practice and sports settings. He has also worked in the hospital setting including treating medical and surgical patients, fractures and working on rehabilitation wards.

Brendan established Arrow Physiotherapy in 2012, with a vision of providing professional, high-quality, evidence-based and personalised physiotherapy services for everyone in The Hills community. Brendan grew up in the local area and is pleased to now have a physiotherapy practice to be able to serve the community in which he grew up.

As a physiotherapist, Brendan has always had a passion for working with active populations, whether that be those engaged with sport or those with a lesser active lifestyle including those who simply like to walk, garden or play with their grandchildren. Brendan does have a keen interest in sports physiotherapy, which has seen him work with elite, sub-elite and recreational athletes across a multitude of sports. He has worked with athletes across numerous sports including netball, soccer, rugby, AFL, athletics, triathlon, squash and boxing.

Brendan also has a particular interest in working in the area of men’s health, dealing with particular health issues pertaining to men. So much is his interest, Brendan has established a separate clinic for this service – Northern Sydney Men’s Health Physiotherapy.

Brendan firmly believes in that physiotherapists one cog in the wheel of the health care system. As such, he has developed an extensive network of health professionals to be able to refer to and communicate with to ensure that patients receive the best care for their specific circumstances.

Brendan is an active member within the physiotherapy profession, being a former Branch Councillor on the NSW Branch Council of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and also serving on the NSW Sports Physiotherapy Committee. He teaches on various sports physiotherapy professional development courses for other physiotherapists and lectured to various allied health university students. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the Australian College of Physiotherapists, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy Australia, Sports Medicine Australia and Physiotherapy Business Australia.

Outside from the clinic, Brendan is kept busy with his 3 young daughters. He thoroughly enjoys coaching his daughter’s AFL team. He enjoys running and cycling when he gets the chance – feel free to follow him on Strava here!

Chris Musgrave

Senior Physiotherapist
APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
MSportsMedicine, BSportExM, BHMSc, BPhty(Hons), APAM
Available for Appointments: Tuesday & Wednesday Only

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Clinical Areas of Interest

Lower limb and tendon injuries.

Chris is an experienced physiotherapist with a keen interest in sports interest. He has degrees in Sports and Exercise Management as well as Human Movement. He has also recently completed a Masters of Sports Medicine at The University of Melbourne. In addition to this, Chris is a qualified personal trainer and has completed further study in strength and conditioning and aims to use these principles to not only get his patients pain-free, but to return them to a higher level of physical function

Chris is passionate about the translation of research into clinical physiotherapy practice and has a special interest in lower limb injuries.

Chris is the head physiotherapist for Brothers Rugby Union Club and has also provided physiotherapy coverage for various other  sporting organisations.

Chris is active member of the Sports Physiotherapy community, having serving on the NSW Sports Physiotherapy committee. He is also a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

When Chris isn’t working, he enjoys watching rugby union and keeping fit by playing touch football, surfing and going to the gym.

Nicole Clifford

Practice Manager

Nicole has been the Practice Manager at Arrow Physiotherapy since 2016. She is a Hills local having grown up in the area. She has been active in the local community in numerous ways over the years. She loves connecting with our patients and making them feel comfortable and welcome.