Physiotherapy.

The holistic approach that moves you towards health.

Introducing SANO Physio Paddington, Brisbane.

Ad Sano’.
Two small words that guide all that we do.

Meaning “Towards Health”, this Latin phrase has been a guiding force for founder of SANO Physio, James Thompson. Bringing over 19 years of physiotherapy experience to our clinic in Paddington, Brisbane, you’ll receive a personalised, approach to restore your body, improve your function and perform as best as your body should.

As an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, James brings a deeper knowledge of how the body moves, what to look for (using biomechanical assessment and the latest testing technology), how to best treat acute and chronic injuries to get you out of pain and the best rehabilitation programming to move you towards your optimal health.

Our approach to Physiotherapy

  • Restore.

    Are you in pain right now? Or has injury/illness taken away normal living for you? From common injuries like strains and sprains, lower back pain, headache and tight shoulders, right through to muscle tears and rehabilitation post-surgery our aim is to get you out of pain and on the path to normal. You’ll receive hands-on treatment, strengthening exercises and strategies on returning to normal activity. And as needed, referral to allied health partners for complimentary therapy such as massage, exercise physiology and podiatry, to name just a few.

  • Function.

    Pain-free but not at normal capacity? So often being out-of-pain doesn’t bring us back to the joy and delight of good physical health. This is where we get you moving the way you should be - with a purpose. Whether it’s being able to rough & tumble with your kids, lift your new grandchild up to the sky or take full part in your yoga/Pilates class, it’s the Function that matters to you. You’ll still get hands on treatment as needed, but we’ll focus on building functional strength, improving your biomechanics and reduce your risk of recurrent injury as you return to the level of Function that is important to you.

  • Perform.

    Getting you from good to great. As the name suggests, this is about reaching peak performance in your world. This is where the magic happens and can be anything from achieving your first Australian sports team representation, running your first marathon or proving age is not just a number by completing a multi-day adventure hike. Once you’re free from pain and moving well, you can set yourself new goals, the ones that matter. We will work together or with your health/performance team on a program with set date check points, exercise progressions and optimised recovery to get you to the next level.

Who is SANO Physio for?

SANO Physio is centrally located in Paddington Brisbane, with easy transport accessibility from all directions and with excellent undercover parking options. We see patients from the inner Brisbane suburbs as well as further afield, due to our central location.

We can treat a wide range of injuries, with people of all ages and levels of fitness. We work best with patients who are ready to take ownership of their physical health and we can see you at our clinic in Paddington and also offer tele-health and online consultations for those outside of Brisbane (or simply if you prefer!).

So whether you’re in pain right now or looking for a physio partner to help reach your personal best, we’re here to help.

What to expect from your physio sessions.

Expect to feel at ease. At SANO, you’re in the safest hands.

When you first visit us, you’ll be assessed by one of our physiotherapists.

Initial assessment are 45-60 minutes, which allows your therapist to get to know you, understand your injury mechanism, gather historical injury/health information and conduct the necessary physical testing to establish a diagnosis to work from.

We will arrange a follow up appointment within a week (and depending on your needs) to discuss, agree on, and begin your treatment/rehabilitation plan. This allows times for any further referrals (eg. GP, sports physician, orthopaedics) or tests/scans as needed (like MRI, X-Ray) to help establish the diagnosis and prognosis for your condition.

Goal setting is the cornerstone of everything we do. So we will formulate our rehabilitation plan to get you back to your desired physical outcome.

Exercise therapy through our Telehab exercise prescription app will facilitate more accurate home-based rehabilitation. Physiotherapy appointments may be blended with group rehabilitation classes to improve the outcomes of your rehabilitation

Some follow-up appointments, especially for longer-term rehabilitation, like orthopaedic surgeries, may be conducted online to save you time and effort by replacing clinic visits.

Everything we do is guided by, and in partnership with you.

Restore. Function. Perform. With SANO Physio.

SANO
Physiotherapy Services

Massage


Active Release Technique


Joint Mobilisation


Isometric Testing


Balance & Strength Training


Running Assessment


Running Programs


Telehealth & Online Consultations


Ready to move towards health?

Say hello to SANO Physio, today.