Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic

What Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic does

Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic is a privately held, multidisciplinary physiotherapy practice operating from a single location on the University of New South Wales campus in Kensington, Sydney. The clinic employs approximately 13 staff including nine physiotherapists, an exercise physiologist, and allied practitioners covering podiatry, massage therapy, and dietetics. Its core offerings span sports and general musculoskeletal physiotherapy, post-operative rehabilitation, ACL injury prevention (including the KNEE program for netball), women's health physiotherapy, dry needling, back-care and Clinical Pilates classes, exercise physiology, braces and mobility aids, and waterproof casting. The clinic is equipped with specialty rehabilitation hardware including an AlterG anti-gravity treadmill, Game Ready ice-compression system, Real Time Ultrasound for core assessment, and an on-site gym with Concept II rowing, Olympic bars, leg press, and a Pilates reformer.

The clinic operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with no referral required for most services, supplemented by GP/specialist referral pathways and elite sports team contracts. Patients self-book online through the Nookal platform or by phone, with HICAPS enabling instant private health fund claims. Revenue is diversified across private fee-for-service consultations (pay-as-you-go, with student discounts), Medicare EPC/Chronic Disease Management, SIRA and icare workers compensation, CTP motor vehicle accident claims, and Department of Veterans Affairs billing. Pricing is published and tiered by appointment type, with Exercise Physiology sessions in the A$120–A$157 range and clinical Pilates classes capped at six patients per group.

The clinic's commercial identity is anchored to its elite-sport affiliations, including official physiotherapy services for the Sydney Swans (AFL), UNSW-ES Bulldogs AFL, UNSW Rugby, NSW Institute of Sport, Australian Netball Diamonds, London Broncos, Harlequins, and Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club. It is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Australian Podiatry Association (NSW&ACT), and Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and is registered as an approved provider under Medicare, SIRA, icare, and DVA. The business is privately owned, has no disclosed parent company, no external funding, and operates as a single-site clinic within the Sydney metropolitan area.

Name

Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic

Legal name

Kensington Physiotherapy UNSW

Website

https://kensingtonphysiotherapy.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic is a privately held, multidisciplinary physiotherapy practice on the UNSW campus in Sydney, serving elite athletes, university students, and the general public with sports and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and women's health services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Rehabilitation

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHSADAIAB

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYMPAKAJAO

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

Keywords

• Sports physiotherapy services
• Musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation
• Post-operative physiotherapy
• Exercise physiology consulting
• Clinical pilates back care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Patient Consultations: Direct patient payments for physiotherapy consultations, often partially covered by private health insurance through HICAPS
2. Medicare EPC / Chronic Disease Management: Medicare rebates for patients with chronic medical conditions and complex care needs, arranged through GP Team Care Arrangements
3. Workers Compensation: Rehabilitation services for workplace injuries, registered with SIRA and icare (Insurance & Care NSW)
4. CTP Motor Vehicle Accident Claims: Rehabilitation for motor vehicle accident injuries covered under Compulsory Third Party insurance
5. Department of Veterans Affairs: Healthcare services for veterans covered by DVA
6. Exercise Physiology Services: EP consultations at $120-$157 per session

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic is a multidisciplinary sports physiotherapy practice located on the UNSW campus in Kensington, Sydney. It provides assessment and treatment of sporting and non-sporting musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, ACL injury prevention, dry needling, real-time ultrasound core assessment, clinical Pilates back-care classes, sports podiatry, exercise physiology, and the sale/fitting of braces and mobility aids. The clinic also delivers on-site physiotherapy coverage for elite sports teams and accepts Medicare EPC, Workers Compensation, CTP and DVA cases alongside private patient consultations.

Product overview

Kensington Physiotherapy & Sport Injury Clinic is a multidisciplinary practice offering a comprehensive range of physiotherapy and related services. The clinic provides Sports & General Physiotherapy, Post-Operative Rehabilitation, ACL Rehab & Prevention Programs, Back Pain & Back Care (including Clinical Pilates and Real Time Ultrasound), Dry Needling, Work Related Injuries, Braces/Slings/Mobility Aids, Women's Health Physiotherapy, Sports Podiatry, and Exercise Physiology. Services include waterproof casting and walking boots. Appointments are managed through the Nookal booking system with HICAPS for health insurance claims.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports & General Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment of sporting and non-sporting musculoskeletal injuries, including neck and back pain, tendonitis, ligament sprains, muscle strains and joint wear and tear, for athletes and the general public.
• Post-Operative Rehabilitation Specialized rehabilitation following surgery using surgeon-specific protocols, tailored to the individual with the clinic's extensive on-site gym facility.
• ACL Rehab & Prevention Programs Prevention and rehabilitation programs for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, including the KNEE program developed for netball players and administered with national netball team expertise.
• Back Pain and Back Care Classes (Clinical Pilates) Clinical Pilates-based classes focused on strengthening the back and stabiliser muscles and preventing recurrence of back pain, with maximum six patients per group.
• Real Time Ultrasound Core Assessment Objective assessment of core muscle recruitment for the stabilization musculature of the lumbar spine, used as both a clinical assessment and a training tool for patients.
• Dry Needling Treatment of trigger points for patients with myofascial pain syndrome using filiform needle insertion based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles.
• Work Related Injuries / CTP (Motor Vehicle Accidents) Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal physiotherapy for work-related injuries (ergonomic, overuse, postural) registered with SIRA and icare (Insurance & Care NSW), and rehabilitation for motor vehicle accident injuries covered under Compulsory Third Party insurance.
• Waterproof Casting Service & Walking Boots On-site waterproof casting service and provision of walking boots to support fracture recovery and rehabilitation for patient convenience.
• Braces, Slings & Mobility Aids Sale and fitting of braces and joint supports (knee, elbow/wrist, ankle, shoulder) plus crutches and walking sticks for mobility support.
• Exercise Physiology Consultations Exercise-based rehabilitation delivered by an exercise physiologist across initial (60 mins), standard (45 mins) and extended (60 mins) consultations, with student and standard pricing tiers.
• Women's Health Physiotherapy Specialized physiotherapy services for women's health conditions including pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal and postnatal care, with dedicated initial and subsequent consultations.
• Sports Podiatry Podiatry services integrated with physiotherapy to provide comprehensive lower-limb sports injury management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevention of ACL injuries through targeted exercise programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sydney SwanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional AFL team for whom the clinic provides physiotherapy services including match-day coverage and ongoing player injury management
• UNSW-ES Bulldogs AFLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead physiotherapist Samantha King provides services for the university AFL club
• Australian Netball DiamondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam physiotherapist Alanna Antcliff works with the national netball team and developed the KNEE injury prevention program
• NSW Institute of SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with elite sports institute for athlete rehabilitation services
• UNSW RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRugby team physiotherapy coverage services
• Manly Warringah Gymnastics ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub physiotherapy services
• London BroncosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational rugby league club partnership
• HarlequinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational rugby club partnership
• Gaelic Football & Hurling Association of AustralasiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship and physiotherapy services for GAA championship teams including NSW Ladies Gaelic Football
• Australian Physiotherapy AssociationcoreOthersProfessional membership organization for physiotherapists in Australia
• Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports MedicinecoreOthersProfessional membership for podiatrists specializing in sports medicine
• Australian Podiatry Association (NSW&ACT)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for podiatrists in NSW and ACT
• University of New South WalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution providing campus facilities. Clinic provides sports coverage for university clubs and Australian University Games teams
• Sports Medicine AustraliaminorOthersProvides downloadable injury prevention brochures and educational resources for patients
• Nookal (Booking Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform integrated into clinic website for patient self-scheduling

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• North Sydney Sports Medicine Centre: Sydney-based sports medicine and physiotherapy clinic with comparable service scope across sports injury management, post-op rehab, and GP/specialist referral pathways.
• Bounce Health Group: Sydney-based multidisciplinary physiotherapy and sports injury group with similar service breadth, including elite team coverage and post-operative rehabilitation.
• Sydney Sports Medicine Centre: Multidisciplinary sports medicine and physiotherapy practice in Sydney offering a similar mix of physiotherapy, sports physicians, and orthopaedic rehabilitation for both elite athletes and the general public.

Emerging players

• Physitrack / PhysiTrack Telehealth: Digital exercise prescription and remote physio platform used by clinics to extend care beyond the four walls; an enabling competitor to in-clinic rehab sessions and a potential partner for Kensington's hybrid care model.

Others

• UNSW Health Service: On-campus primary care provider for UNSW students and staff; adjacent rather than competitive, as it refers musculoskeletal cases to specialist physiotherapy providers including Kensington.
• Sports Medicine Australia: National professional association for sports medicine practitioners; Kensington is a content partner using SMA injury brochures, positioning SMA as an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Kieser Australia: Strength-and-rehabilitation-focused network with Sydney clinics, competing on equipment-led rehab programs and overlapping with Kensington's gym-based post-op rehab positioning.
• Lifecare Physiotherapy: National Australian physiotherapy network with multiple Sydney clinics, offering sports physio and rehab services at greater scale than Kensington but with a less elite-sport-focused brand.
• Back in Motion Health Group: Large Australian physiotherapy franchise network providing musculoskeletal, sports, and rehabilitation services across many Sydney suburbs, competing for the same general public and sports-injury patients.

Regional players

• Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (NRLW) Medical Staff Network: Sports organization in Western Sydney whose physiotherapy staff overlap with Kensington's practitioner network, illustrating the same elite-sport clinician pool the clinic competes within for talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KensingtonPhysio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kensington-physiotherapy-&-sport-injury-clinic

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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