Specialist Sports, Exercise, Dance & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services in Canberra
Passionate about providing exceptional service to our local community
History
Atlas Sports and Dance Physiotherapy was established in 1998 by Roz Penfold. Having just completed a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy in conjunction with studies at the Australian Institute of Sport, Atlas was created as a space to share patient centred and research driven physiotherapy. This commitment to professional excellence furthered as Roz was awarded the title of Specialist Sports Physiotherapist in 2008, and continues to lead the practice as the Principal with a commitment to evidenced based practice and patient-centered care. Our team is one of the most experienced collectives in Canberra.
Evolution
Whilst the physical location of the practice has morphed from its initial home in Belconnen to Braddon, the focus on providing quality Physiotherapy that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient needs and values remains consistent.
The practice is now located at 69/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon and shares reception space with SOULution Yoga and Pilates studio.
SOULution is a studio established with the intention of bringing a scientific and biomechanical approach to traditional practices.
Legacy
Since its establishment Atlas Sports Physiotherapy has provided coverage to:
The Australian Ballet Company, Bangarra Dance Company, Sydney Dance Company, ACT Academy of Sport, Dance Development Centre Canberra, Kim Harvey’s Dance School, Quantum Leap/QL2, Volleyball Australia, Canberra Roller Derby League, The Choreographic Centre, Capital Football, Cycling Australia, The Hockeyroos, The Matilda’s, Soccer Canberra, Cycling Australia, The Indigenous Marathon Project, Tennis Australia, Tennis ACT and the Australian Volleyball Academy.
What this means for you
At Atlas Sports and Dance Physiotherapy we work with clients of all ages and all fitness levels, providing professional assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
Whether a result of sport, dancing, workplace injury or just everyday activities, our experienced practitioners will provide immediate and ongoing injury management. You don’t have to be an elite athlete or dancer to benefit from our expertise.
Our approach
We can help treat and manage a wide range of conditions including back and neck pain, arthritis, headaches and migraines, work related issues, pre and post-operative care and growth-related problems. In fact you don’t have to be injured at all to see us. With a wealth of research support we believe in using movement and exercise as preventive medicine. We can help you design an exercise program to aid in moving forward in health and wellbeing.
What to expect
Our approach is to design a treatment plan in collaboration our clients – that is you. We believe the best possible outcome is facilitated by assisting you to understand the condition that led to you presenting at the practice. This will include education about your specific presentation, diagnosis, factors which have contributed to injury and how to address or modify them. An explanation of the likely prognosis – that is the time it will take to recover, and what will be required to achieve this.
Your appointment involves uninterrupted, quality time with your therapist.
Your consultation may include hands on manual techniques, exercise and movement education and planning for the next period of recovery.
In distinguishing our services from other practices, Atlas has established its reputation on uninterrupted, quality time with our patients, that means you will not be left unaccompanied with application of electrotherapeutic devices or to perform exercises.