First Choice Spinal & Sports Physiotherapy provides musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy across our Lawson and Warrimoo clinics in the Blue Mountains — treating back and neck pain, sciatica, shoulder, hip and knee injuries, osteoarthritis, headaches and post-surgical rehabilitation. Research-based, protocol-driven, outcomes focused.
Led by APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Jason Wheeler, we take the time to find the real cause, give you an accurate diagnosis, and build a precise plan to get you back to your best. No referral is needed — book directly by calling 0490 326 311.
Conditions, treatments & sessions
From muscle strains and sciatica to shoulder, hip and knee injuries, we treat a wide range of conditions using hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, taping, running and postural assessments, and functional strength programs — all delivered in unhurried, private sessions.
Initial appointments 45–60 min; follow-ups 30–45 min
Conducted in a private room
Home exercise program with videos via an app
Small-group exercise classes (3 people) in our rehab gym
Pilates reformer where clinically indicated
Online consultations (telehealth) available
Private health rebates through most funds
Also available: fitting of orthopaedic braces and boots; loan of crutches, wheelchair and walking frames; and hydrotherapy sessions arranged at Springwood Aquatic Centre. Home visits are available between Glenbrook and Katoomba.
Sports & musculoskeletal injuries
Elite professionals or weekend warriors — we take the time to understand your presenting symptoms and injury history so you receive an accurate diagnosis and a precise, targeted treatment and rehabilitation plan to meet and exceed your goals.
Sports injuries
Elite professionals or weekend warriors. Traumatic injuries, overuse injuries or strains — we're here for you.
We're all athletes, and no athlete likes being injured. We take the time to understand your presenting symptoms and injury history so you receive an accurate diagnosis and a precise, targeted plan to meet and exceed your goals.
Injuries we treat & rehabilitate
Muscle injuries; fractures including stress fractures
Tendinopathies; ligament sprains & tears
Shoulder instabilities / rotator cuff injury
Wrist, hand & thumb injuries
Hip joint injuries / labral pathology
ACL, meniscal & ligamentous knee injuries
Ankle & syndesmosis injuries; foot & heel pain
Exercise-related back pain; lumbar stress fractures
Osteoarthritis in athletes; pre- & post-surgery rehab
Musculoskeletal injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries can cause significant pain and immobility, keeping you from performing at your daily best.
These injuries can affect bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, and can be acute or chronic — activity-, age- or trauma-related. We spend the time to understand your injury and history, ensure an accurate diagnosis, and build an effective treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Common musculoskeletal injuries we see
Back pain & neck pain
Sciatica & osteoarthritis
Pre- & post-surgical conditions & rehabilitation
Headaches & migraines
Shoulder, knee & hip pain
Foot & heel pain (incl. plantar fasciitis)
Ready to get an accurate diagnosis and a clear plan? Get in touch or call us on 0490 326 311 to book — no referral needed.