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Physiotherapy is an important part of any injury prevention and recovery program. The physiotherapist works together with the patient to achieve their goals and recovery as soon as possible. Physiotherapy helps to reduce pain and stiffness, repair damage, increase mobility, and improve quality of life.

Reasons to see a Physiotherapist

• Injury Prevention
• Acute Injury care
• Rehabilitation
• Injury maintenance
• Mobility maintenance
• Chronic injury and disease management

During Your Appointment with us

Our physiotherapist Jason Maxworthy will use a variety of techniques to assess and diagnose your conditions and needs. We will work with you to set and attain goals, and to develop a treatment or prevention plan. The plan will take into account your lifestyle, activities and general health. It may include stretches, exercises and any other physical aides we believe you need. All of these work together, to get you back to health as soon as possible.

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About Jason

Jason Maxworthy grew up in the local Hornsby area and from a young age was involved in local soccer and cricket clubs. In playing for these clubs he developed a passion for these sports, and sport in general. This passion led to his interest in sports injury and recovery, and started him on the path of becoming a physiotherapist in Hornsby.

Jason, still playing and being involved in sport, knows the frustration that injuries can cause and the desire people have to be back out there playing. His aim is always to get you back on the pitch and playing as soon as possible.

Jason Maxworthy has been practicing as a Physiotherapist in both Western Sydney and Hornsby since 2015, when he gained his Master of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Sydney. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Jason has a SIRA provider number to provide treatment services to workers in the NSW workers compensation system.

Jason’s Interests

Soccer

Jason Maxworthy has played and been involved with his local soccer club for 20 years. Playing from the age of 6, he is still currently playing and has been involved in the clubs Premier League squad for the last 8 years. As well as playing, his passion for the sport has led him to coach teams for his local club for over 6 years. He is also now involved on the Clubs Committee. Jason’s love for the sport has led to him developing a keen interest in injuries associated with soccer, in particular ankle and knee injuries.

Cricket

Jason has played and been involved with his local cricket club for nearly 20 years. Playing all throughout juniors, and now plying his trade in seniors he has developed a love for the sport. Having worked his way up the ranks Jason has now made nearly 200 appearances for the club, continues to develop his game and to grow in his experience with cricket related injuries.

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Jason is available by appointment only, so please phone to arrange a time, or book a time with him online, below.

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We are saying a sad goodbye to the wonderful Jenenne McKenzie of 360 Physiotherapy. It has been an awesome time having you with us, your professionalism, skill, and fun has added a special dimension. We wish you every success for the future and should you move closer we will have you back in a heartbeat.

 

About treatment at IC Sports Therapies

Thank you for choosing IC Sports Therapies for your treatment.
We are committed to facilitating your recovery in a timely, safe, and enjoyable manner.

About you

Treatment plans are crucial for us to ensure you are best equipped to participate in the process.
It is important for us to find out key things about you, such as:

• Anything which may make treatment difficult: e.g. hearing or visual difficulties.
• Conditions which may impact on the effectiveness of your treatment: blood thinners, allergies, hypersensitivities, etc.
• Diagnostic test results e.g. X-rays, M.R.I.s, C.T. scans (bring them along).
• Whether you are currently ill, especially if your condition may affect others e.g. COVID-19

Preparing for treatment

Please complete our online Coronavirus Liability Release Form before coming in, and arrive approximately 10 minutes early so you are relaxed and able to complete paperwork.
We are an “on-time” practice. Please advise us if you are running late.
If you are unwell on the day of treatment  please let us know PRIOR to your appointment, with as much notice as possible. We will mutually decide whether you should reschedule.

Treatment is provided at the discretion of the staff of IC Sports Therapies. Any conduct which, in the opinion of the therapist, breaches Clinic Code of Conduct, will result in treatment being declined. This includes but is not limited to the consumption of alcohol, drugs, or medication which alters perception, prior to treatment.

For Massage and Physiotherapy treatment, please ensure you drink some water an hour before treatment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and minimal jewellery. Remove rings and bars from piercings located in areas to be treated.

During Treatment

Feel free to ask whatever questions you need to concerning the treatment you are having.
Please alert the therapist to any allergies or highlight any medical issue, to ensure your safety!

If at any time you feel uncomfortable, or the pain of treatment surpasses your threshold, or for any other reason, you may ask the therapist to stop what they are doing. The therapist will immediately cease what they are doing.

Post Treatment

For Massage and Physiotherapy:

Within 24 hours please let the clinic know how you are doing.
If there is any bruising bigger than a 50c piece and blue, purple or green in colour, please contact us immediately.
It is normal to experience some stiffness and soreness after massage. Pain that lasts longer than 48 hours should be reported to the clinic.

Bookings are recommended for all of our therapists, to ensure that you can be seen at a suitable time. Please book early, since demand is high.

If you or family members are at all unwell or have visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days, please contact us before making your booking.

Minimum time requirement prior to booking

We do require online bookings to be made at least 12 hours before the desired appointment time. To make an appointment closer than that, please phone the Clinic.

Join us in welcoming Raoul, our newest team member.

Raoul is an experienced sports professional with a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and sports injuries.

He comes to us direct from England where he spent the last 5 years as a Sports Therapist, providing a wide range of treatments for sports injuries, including mobilisations, massage, rehabilitation and sports specific exercises. He performed diagnosis and assessment of injuries from a clinic base, and on-going patient care recovery during and after treatments.

In 2010, he represented England as one of two Therapists for the Masters (over 35s and 45s) Indoor Cricket team at the World Cup in Australia, and in 2011 he was head therapist for the Men’s, Women’s, Under 19 Boys and Girls World Cup English teams in South Africa.

He has a BSc (Sports Therapy) degree from London Metropolitan University in England, which, going back to 1848, is one of London’s oldest educational institutions.

Raoul is no longer with IC Sports Therapies, and we wish him well in his future.