Your Newcastle running Physio

Helping recreational runners recover from injury and get back to comfortable running with a clear plan

Conveniently located in Westfield Kotara

Why runners choose us

Clear return to running plan from your first session

We won’t tell you to stop running unless its absolutely neccessary

Running-specific rehabilitation and strength training

Support between sessions as needed

Learn how to reduce your risk of future running injuries

Experienced helping everyone from ‘Couch to 5km’ runners to ultramarathoners

You run for your own reasons

We understand how important running is to you, and will help you return to running with confidence for the long-term.

Where appropriate, we’ll keep you running

We won’t just tell you to stop. Instead, we’ll determine how much you can safely continue running while you recover.

Common injuries we treat include

• Runner’s knee • Shin splints • ITB pain • Achilles pain • Calf pain • Meniscus injury • Running-related Hip pain • Running-related Back pain

What our clients think

Come and see why we have a 5-star google rating from our clients

What our running-injury physio involves

  • Accurate Assessment

    We assess your injury, your running, training loads and your strength to identify the cause of your injury and help guide your treatment

  • Hands-On Treatment

    We’ll use hands-on treatment where needed to reduce pain and help you move more comfortably, quickly

  • Running-Specific Rehabilitation

    We use targeted strength and conditioning to reduce pain, return to unrestricted running, improve performance and lower risk of re-injury

  • Return to Running Plan

    We’ll determine how much you can continue running during recovery and provide a structured plan to safely build back to running in a way that aligns with your goals

  • Education

    You’ll learn why your injury developed, how to manage your training loads and practical strategies to reduce the risk of future injuries

  • Individualised Running Strength Program

    We will create a program that you can continue to use after you recover, build around your available equipment, schedule and running goals

  • Ongoing support

    Support continues as needed between sessions, we wil monitor your symptoms and strava, and make adjustments as needed

A clear plan, ongoing support, and a focus on long-term results 

We ensure that you leave us with a better understanding of how to prevent future running injuries and how to continue to improve your running ability

Our clinic

Conveniently located in Kotara, inside westfield (ground floor), with easy access and free parking from the Cynthia Street entrance. 

 

Meet Patrick

Patrick is the owner and senior Physiotherapist of Everyday Athlete Physiotherapy. 

  • 10 years of clinical practice

    All in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, including exposure to elite level sporting environments and training in strength and conditioning coaching

  • Running Physiotherapy

    Patrick has worked extensively in the running community and works closely with run clubs in Newcastle. He is an expert in managing a range of different types of running injuries and loves working with all types of recreational runners.

  • Outside of work

    You can find Patrick running, surfing and trying to keep up with his young Son


A smiling man with glasses and a beard sitting on a black massage table in a room with beige walls and a wooden panel. He is wearing a blue polo shirt.

Got a running injury? We’ve got you covered

Common injuries we regularly help people overcome

Knee injuries

  • Runner’s Knee/Patellofemoral pain, ITB pain, meniscus injuries, joint-related running pain, patella tendinopathy, muscle strains

Foot and ankle injuries

  • Plantar fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Shin Splints, Calf Pain and Injury, Bone Stress Injuries, Ankle Tendinopathies

Running-related back and hip pain

  • Hip Impingement/FAI, Bone Stress Injuries, Hip Flexor Pain, Disc Related Pain, Hamstring Tendinopathy, Gluteal Tendinopathy, Muscle Strains

Ready to get back to running without pain?

Book your running Physio assessment today

H Plus Suites Westfield Kotara Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, Kotara NSW 2289

Opening Hours
Monday–Friday: 7.00am – 7.00pm

Saturday: 7.00am - 2.00pm