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Physiotherapist

Eddie Kennelly

Wollongong Clinic
“I’ll help you feel stronger, move with confidence, and get back to your day, exercise, and everything in between.”
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science — University of Wollongong
  • Master of Physiotherapy — University of Sydney
  • SFMA Certified
  • DNS A, DNS Manual Therapy
  • Dry Needling

Common issues Eddie can help with

  • Post-operative rehabilitation
  • Sporting injuries, including AFL, soccer, rugby, triathlons, and swimming
  • Lower back pain
  • Pelvic floor concerns (external)
  • Paediatric conditions
  • Muscle and joint injuries
  • Returning to exercise after injury

Eddie Q&A

Why are you a Physiotherapist?

“I’ve always been interested in how the body moves and works, which started from my competitive swimming background growing up, and once I began studying, that interest just kept growing.

What I enjoy most is being able to work closely with people to not only reduce pain, but help them achieve specific goals, whether that’s getting back to sport, work, or just feeling more comfortable day to day.

I’ve also come to really enjoy working alongside different health practitioners, such as Chiro’s, Osteo’s, and Exercise Physiologist’s, as it’s helped broaden how I think about injuries and recovery. It allows me to keep learning and take a more well-rounded approach with each person I work with.”

Why do people usually see you?

“I work with a wide range of people, from kids through to adults, including those recovering from surgery, dealing with injuries, or needing support with things like pelvic floor or lower back pain.

A lot of the time, people come in after a setback, whether that’s surgery, an injury, or something that’s stopped them from doing what they normally would.

My focus is on building them back up step by step. That means understanding what’s going on, using hands-on treatment where needed, and guiding them through the right exercises so they can return to their usual routine with confidence.

I want people to feel supported, clear on what they’re doing, and confident in their progress.”

What do you do outside the clinic?

“Outside the clinic, I enjoy staying active, playing AFL locally for the Wollongong Lions, and getting outdoors. I also love going for a dip in the ocean pools whenever I can.”

Movement Therapy — Your initial consultation

Your first session is a 60-minute consultation designed to give you clarity on what’s going on, help you feel better, and provide a clear plan for moving forward. The focus is on understanding your issue thoroughly and making progress from day one.

In your initial consultation, you can expect:

• a clear explanation of what’s contributing to your issue

• treatment on the day to reduce pain and improve movement

• targeted mobility, strength, or control work where it’s actually needed

• guidance on what to do between sessions and how to progress

• a plan built around what you want to get back to

We can help you settle things down quickly, but we also look beyond the symptoms. If you want to fix the issue properly and stop it from coming back, we’ll guide you through that as well.

At its core, what we do is help people get back to doing what they can’t currently do. For some, that means getting out of pain. For others, it means walking comfortably, getting back to work, returning to the gym or sport, managing a long-term condition better, or moving through day-to-day life with more confidence.

We work across a wide range of issues, from injuries and musculoskeletal pain to neurological conditions, post-surgical rehab, and lifestyle-related health concerns where movement, strength, and function all play an important role.

Whether you’ve been given a diagnosis like bursitis, a tendon injury, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation, or you’re just not sure what’s going on, we’ll help you make sense of it and guide you on what to do next.

In most cases, we’ll be able to give you a clear direction and diagnosis straight away. If things are more complex, we’ll explain what we know, what we need to work through, and what the plan is from there.

You’ll leave your first session knowing what’s going on, what needs to change, and what the next steps look like.

Not sure who to book with?

That’s completely fine. You don’t need a referral to get started, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before booking.

If you’re unsure, just book a time that suits you. If you book online, our team will contact you shortly after to make sure you’re with the right person. If you call, we’ll guide you then. All of our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, and if something more specific is needed, we’ll help direct you to the therapist best suited to your situation.

What people usually come in for

Most people don’t come in with a diagnosis; they just know something isn’t right.

Generally, it’s because:

• Pain is stopping them from doing what they need or enjoy

• Something feels off and isn’t settling

• They’re getting back into activity, and something is holding them back

• Their day-to-day comfort or quality of life is affected

• They’ve had an injury, setback, or surgery and need a plan

• They want help managing a condition through movement

Sometimes it’s clear what’s going on, sometimes it’s not. Either way, working that out and giving you a clear plan is part of the process.

Payment options

You can book in and pay privately, and if you have private health cover, you can claim on the spot.

We also work with Medicare, CTP, Workers Compensation, NDIS, and DVA regularly, so if any of those apply to you, our admin team will guide you through it and help take care of the process.

If you book online, we’ll cover this in your welcome call. If you book over the phone, we can talk it through with you then.