Chinese-speaking physiotherapists in Sydney

Physiotherapists assess pain and movement problems and use hands-on treatment and exercise to help you recover, including from sports injuries and surgery.

What is a physiotherapist?

A physiotherapist has completed a physiotherapy degree (usually about four years) and is registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia through Ahpra. They help with movement, function and pain.

What a physiotherapist does

Assess muscle, joint and nerve problems
Hands-on treatment, targeted exercises, and advice on posture and daily activity
Rehabilitation after sports injuries, surgery and for long-term pain

How they differ from similar roles

Chiropractors focus more on adjusting the spine and joints. Exercise physiologists mainly use exercise programs for rehab and chronic conditions and usually don't do hands-on treatment.

When to see a physiotherapist

Back, neck or shoulder pain, stiff joints
Sports sprains and strains
Rehab after surgery

How Extras usually pays

Typical price $90–$130; Extras typically pays $30–$60 (per follow-up visit).

（Estimate only — your insurer has the final say）

Each visit gets part back, usually a little more for the first visit, up to a yearly limit. Many policies share one limit across physio, chiro and osteo.

Prices and rebates for Back, neck & sports injuries

Qualifications and registration

Physiotherapists must be registered with Ahpra (Physiotherapy Board).

Good to know

You don't usually need a GP referral for private physio.
Work or car-accident injuries may be claimed elsewhere — check first.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Please follow your practitioner's professional advice about treatment.