Russell Tuckerman
Principal Physiotherapist
- Completed B. App. Sc. degree in Physiotherapy at Sydney University in 1987
- Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association since graduation
- Practising for over 33 years and been in business in East Gosford for over 27 years
- Married to his beautiful wife, has two adult children and has lived on the Central Coast for over 30 years
- Loves golf, kayaking, walking and travelling.
Professional interest areas:
- Back pain, pelvic pain and hip problems
- Shoulder pain and shoulder bursitis management
- Postural assessments and core muscle strength
- Accredited BOUNCE back Instructor (for back pain and neck pain management)
- Accredited PD Warrior’s Instructor (for Parkinson’s Disease management)
- Sports injuries with particular focus on golf, football, cricket and rugby
- Most recently developed a Men’s Health program for post-prostatectomy patients with pelvic floor problems and men recovering from prostate cancer treatment
- Involved in research into prevention of low back pain and helping patients PREVENT re-injury
- Gait assessment and orthotic prescription
Gary Wong
Senior Physiotherapist
- Completed Physiotherapy degree at Sydney University in 1992
- Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Worked in Kariong Private Practice for many years before joining the East Gosford Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre team
- Lives locally on the Central Coast with his lovely wife and young child
- Loves Cross Country skiing, bush walking, surfing and camping.
Professional interest areas:
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Complex and difficult to manage problems
- Neck and shoulder pain and dysfunction
- Back pain and hip pain
- Surgical rehabilitation and joint replacement rehabilitation
- Accredited BOUNCE back instructor (for back pain and neck pain management)
- Post-prostatectomy pelvic floor rehabilitation and Men’s Health problems
- Problems with aging and chronic disease – Arthritis and Osteoporosis management
- Falls prevention and Balance related problems
Liza Whitfield
Senior Physiotherapist
- Completed Physiotherapy degree at Sydney University in 1988
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Works part-time with a fun and busy life away from physiotherapy
- A Terrigal Trotter (running group) and regularly seen on the Central Coast endurance sports circuit
- Lives locally on the Central Coast with her busy family
- Loves travelling, bush walking, cycling, and exercising with friends
Professional interest areas:
- Sports injuries including running and cycling problems
- Surgical rehabilitation particularly hips and knees
- Core stability and postural correction
- Neck pain and neck problems
- Back pain
- Hip pain
- Feet and complex foot pain
- Is an accredited PD Warrior instructor.
- Balance and vestibular problems
Matthew King
Physiotherapist
- Completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at Newcastle university In 2016
- Previously completed Certificate IV in Massage Therapy and Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Previously member of Australian Defence Force ( Regular Army and Army Reserves)
- Holds a Black Belt in Karate and works as a Senior Instructor and has been a Physiotherapist for Local and National Karate teams
- Has an ability to work high performance athletes
- Lives locally with fiancé
- Loves boating, fishing and needs to stay fit and healthy for his karate
Professional interest areas:
- Lower Back, pelvis and lower limb problems
- Hip and lower limb tendon problems
- Hip, knee and Shoulder Replacement post surgical rehab
- High Performance training with elite Athletes and Dancers
- Karate Injuries and Prevention
- Biomechanical analysis of lower limb function and how it applies to sport
- Persisting or Chronic Pain management , and helping people in pain function again
Ashley Lamb
Physiotherapist
- Completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy with honours at the University of Newcastle in 2015
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Has worked with local Aussie Rules and Rugby Union teams as team Physiotherapist managing sports injuries
- Previously worked for the Central Coast Local Health district rotating through a wide range of clinical areas
- Lives locally with fiancé
- Runs, swims and has played most sports, presently playing Rugby.
Professional Interest Areas:
- Passionate about the holistic management of injuries and treating the whole person with our Pain to Performance model
- Sports injuries prevention and management
- Using exercise for rehabilitation from injury specially in Back Pain and is a Bounce Back Instructor
- Post Total Hip and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
- Deep understanding of chronic or persisting pain
- Recently undertaken extensive training in Women’s Health and management of women’s pelvic floor , bladder and incontinence problems
- Accredited PD Warrior instructor
- Expertly ran our online Zoom exercise program during lock down
- Manages and runs our Keep Moving Classes and exercise program
Chathura (Chad) Basnayake
Physiotherapist
- Graduated with Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2018 from Australian Catholic University.
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
- Chad is our most recent addition to the East Gosford Physio Team, and has settled in quickly, with his excellent Physio skills, injury knowledge and relaxed nature with patients.
- Chad is passionate about using exercises to treat pain and prevent injuries from recurring, which aligns with East Gosford Physiotherapy’s Pain to Performance philosophy.
- Chad worked as an on field sports Physiotherapist with elite Soccer, AFL and Rugby union teams in Sydney and has provided physio assistance at a number of private schools.
- He is a passionate cricketer, who is available to help you with your sports Injuries on the Central Coast.
- Chad has a strength and conditioning background and can advise you on your home or gym-based exercise program and make it specific to your sport and injury recovery.
Professional Interest Areas:
- Orthopedic injury rehabilitation, particularly ACL and other knee injuries.
- Postural and movement pattern causes of recurrent and chronic pain.
- Manual therapy and massage to help acute pain.
- Treatment of lower back pain through graded exercise programs.
- Rehabilitation of athletes during their return to sport phase to prevent re-injury.
- Helping patients prevent niggles from becoming major injuries.
- Empowering patients through education, home exercise programs and self-management tools.
Martin Kwasner
Exercise Physiologist
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Masters Degree in Public Health
- Exercise Scientist, experienced in prescribing exercise for clinical populations since 2001 and has worked as a strength and conditioning trainer with elite athletes at the Victorian Institute of Sport
- Australian Diabetes Council Accreditation to manage diabetic clients with education and exercise
- Has been a professional dancer and holds a strong interest in dance rehabilitation
- Interests include horse riding and family .
Professional Interest Areas:
- Passionate about the holistic management of injuries and treating the whole person with our Pain to Performance model
- Sports injuries prevention and management
- Using exercise for rehabilitation from injury specially in Back Pain and is a Bounce Back Instructor
- Post Total Hip and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
- Accredited PD Warrior instructor and runs the advanced high level “Wednesday class” with great results.
- Special interest and highly trained in Persistent or Chronic pain management, working closely with pain specialists.