About Us
Symmetry refers to a sense of harmonious proportion and balance.
Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is the ultimate choice for those looking for injury management, treatment, rehabilitation, or purely some advice. All sessions are one-on-one, resulting in a comprehensive assessment, evidence-based treatment and an individualised injury management plan. We offer generous consultation times, as our focus is on you, not profit!
To make a booking please call 0431 846 149 or e-mail us at info@symmetryphysiotherapy.com.au
Why Choose Us
Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is an independent home-based facility that includes a private consultation room, a small gym and an outdoor rehabilitation area. We prioritise exceptional patient-focused care in a friendly, professional environment, enabling us to cater for everyone, regardless of age, activity level or occupation. Whether you’re an office worker, an elite athlete or tradie, our emphasis on manual therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation optimises your return to work, life and sport while reducing the likelihood of re-injury.
what we treat
Injuries are classified either as acute (sudden injury) or chronic (repetitive/overuse). Here at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation we treat all kinds of injuries, including:
- Lower back pain
- Upper back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Running Injuries
- Tennis/golfers elbow
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Wrist/Hand injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sports injuries
- Chronic pain
- General Maintenance
- Patellofemoral pain (pain around the knee cap)
- Growing pains and adolescent injuries (Osgood-Schlatters, Sinding Larsen Johansson (knee), Sever’s (heel)
- Hamstring injuries/strains
- Hip pain/injuries
- Work related injuries
- Postural issues
- Repetitive strain/overuse injuries
- Calf strains
- Rotator Cuff/Shoulder injuries
- Tendinopathy/tendonitis (tendon loading issues)
….and many more, please call 0431 846 149 or e-mail us at info@symmetryphysiotherapy.com.au
Our Team
Steven Dean
Steve has extensive clinical and elite sporting experience. He completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/Biology at Charleston Southern University, South Carolina, USA, where he attended on an NCAA tennis scholarship.
Upon returning to Australia, he completed his Masters of Physiotherapy through the University of Canberra and later, his Masters in High Performance Sport through Australian Catholic University.
He initially worked in private practice where his services were very much in demand. He then took up a full-time role as Lead Clinical Physiotherapist and then Head Physiotherapist with the St George Illawarra Dragons NRL side where he remained for four years.
At Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Steve expertly caters for wide ranging patient needs in the same caring, inclusive and empathetic manner for which he is widely regarded.
Steve’s clinical roles have included:
- Lead Clinical Physiotherapist and Head Physiotherapist: St George Illawarra Dragons NRL
- Physiotherapist: Illawarra Hawks NBL
- Physiotherapist; New Zealand Warriors NRL
- Head Physiotherapist: Illawarra Cutters (2014-2016). State and National premiers 2016
- Head Physiotherapist: NSW State of Origin U/16’s and U/18’s
- Head Physiotherapist: Harold Matthews (U/16’s) and SG Ball (U/18’s) Illawarra Steelers
And non-clinical roles:
- Tennis hitting partner and coach Alexandra Stevenson (former Wimbledon semi-finalist)
- Tennis hitting partner Elena Dementieva (former world number 3).
He understands in depth the demands placed on adolescent and elite sportspeople, using this experience and knowledge to minimise injury and maximise peak performance. Steve has also worked with a number of local club sides including Shamrocks Rugby Union Club, Illawarra Stingrays, and Northern Districts AFL.
Steve adopts an active and hands-on approach to his treatment and rehabilitation.
To make a booking please call 0431 846 149 or e-mail us at info@symmetryphysiotherapy.com.au