Sydney West Sports Medicine location at Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST) in Rooty Hill is the home of some our best physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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For any queries or for further information on at this location please contact Sydney West Sports Medicine on 1300 13 SWSM.
Sydney West Sports Medicine is owned and operated by a team of high profile sports medicine professionals. Our practitioners at Sydney West Sports Medicine are recognised as leaders in their field across many different sports. The team possesses an extensive client network at an elite and amateur sporting level, while also working with the general community on their health, disability, chronic conditions, and rehabilitation.
With expertise in a range of disciplines, our highly diverse and professional team at Sydney West Sports Medicine is committed to providing high quality services such as injury treatment, injury prevention and health promotion in a proven and successful model for patient management.
Brent Kirkbride is an experienced APA titled Sports Physiotherapist. He has been the NSW Institute of Sports Physiotherapy Consultant for the past six years, working with the state’s top 750 elite athletes, coaches and managers. He has also been the Medical Coordinator for Athletics Australia since 2001 and was a previous member of the NSW Sports Physiotherapy group committee.
Brent has gained extensive experience with many elite national and state teams in a variety of sports, including working with the Sydney Kings Basketball, GWS AFL, National Men’s and Women’s Water Polo teams, Athletics and more. He has also worked as a Physiotherapist at major sporting events including the Olympic and Commonwealth Games providing Physiotherapy services to treat pain or injuries and ensure the athletes were continually performing their best. This experience allows Brent to bring a vast range of practical knowledge to our patients at Sydney West Sports Medicine.
Brent also has a keen interest in biomechanics and its relation to injuries. He is also interested in the ways in which Physiotherapy and rehabilitation can aid the return to sport and/or work. As a result of his experience with aquatic sports, Brent has developed a particular interest in shoulder problems, while his experience in athletics provides him with great knowledge in all running related injuries, especially overuse and tendon injuries involving the lower limb and pelvis.
Brent has lectured extensively to Sports Physicians, Physiotherapists, coaches and athletes on a variety of topics relating to injuries and effective management. He has been involved in studies that have been published in international medical journals.
Through his vast range of experience and knowledge, Brent is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for all patients. This ensures Sydney West Sports Medicine maintains its reputation as one of the premier centres for effective management of all types of musculoskeletal injuries in NSW.
Brent Kirkbride is an experienced APA titled Sports Physiotherapist. He has been the NSW Institute of Sports Physiotherapy Consultant for the past six years, working with the state’s top 750 elite athletes, coaches and managers. He has also been the Medical Coordinator for Athletics Australia since 2001 and was a previous member of the NSW Sports Physiotherapy group committee.
Brent has gained extensive experience with many elite national and state teams in a variety of sports, including working with the Sydney Kings Basketball, GWS AFL, National Men’s and Women’s Water Polo teams, Athletics and more. He has also worked as a Physiotherapist at major sporting events including the Olympic and Commonwealth Games providing Physiotherapy services to treat pain or injuries and ensure the athletes were continually performing their best. This experience allows Brent to bring a vast range of practical knowledge to our patients at Sydney West Sports Medicine.
Brent also has a keen interest in biomechanics and its relation to injuries. He is also interested in the ways in which Physiotherapy and rehabilitation can aid the return to sport and/or work. As a result of his experience with aquatic sports, Brent has developed a particular interest in shoulder problems, while his experience in athletics provides him with great knowledge in all running related injuries, especially overuse and tendon injuries involving the lower limb and pelvis.
Brent has lectured extensively to Sports Physicians, Physiotherapists, coaches and athletes on a variety of topics relating to injuries and effective management. He has been involved in studies that have been published in international medical journals.
Through his vast range of experience and knowledge, Brent is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for all patients. This ensures Sydney West Sports Medicine maintains its reputation as one of the premier centres for effective management of all types of musculoskeletal injuries in NSW.
Caitlan is an APA Titled Exercise and Sports Physiotherapist at Sydney West Sports Medicine with a passion for helping athletes reach their peak performance. She is also the Head Physiotherapist for the Central Coast Mariners A-League Womens Team. Being personally frustrated by spending many seasons sidelined due to injury, Caitlan became a physiotherapist to better manage athletes back onto the pitch so they can spend more time playing. Caitlan has worked with a wide range of sports and teams from grassroots through to professional level, primarily based in football as well as rugby.
Caitlan has a keen interest in knee injuries, especially ACL rehabilitation and enjoys the challenge of helping athletes confidently return to the pitch stronger and more robust then they were before. She has a thorough understanding of the physical demands of football which enables her to design effective strength and conditioning programs that optimise performance while minimising injury risk.
Caitlan is passionate about empowering athletes to take control of their health and performance through education and personalised care. Whether on the field or in the clinic, she is driven by the desire to see her clients succeed and achieve their full potential. She is always looking to learn more and is a big advocate for continuing professional development to give her clients the best possible care.
Michael graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelors of Sport and Exercise Science before going on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. Michael's passion for Physiotherapy has developed through his own background in sport particularly in soccer and cricket.
Michael has gained a wide range of experience from working in numerous high level sports settings including with Prospect United SC, Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC, Newington College Soccer, Athletics NSW, Netball NSW and Softball NSW.
Through his experience, Michael has gained a keen interest in the management of acute and chronic sporting and work injuries and enjoys working with clients in the rehabilitation process to ensure their return to work or high-performance sport. Michael looks to achieve this through the implementation of a combination of evidence-based treatment techniques including exercise prescription and manual therapy. Michael is also a strong advocate of continual professional development and lifelong learning.
Joel graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science before continuing on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy. His passion for physiotherapy arose from his involvement in soccer and touch football from a young age. You could still encounter him on the soccer pitch, but more likely to find him climbing outdoors in his time away from work.
Joel has worked with a variety of elite sporting populations including the FFA Future Matilda's program, NSW Blues and Cricket NSW pathways systems, Gymnastics NSW and Prospect United SC. He also has a keen interest in ACL rehabilitation, developing and implementing the High Performance ACL program run at Sydney West Sports Medicine.
Joel takes pride in developing sporting/workplace injury frameworks and values the importance of key communication within the sporting team. He has a keen interest in acute injury management and the process of optimising injury recovery and performance throughout an athlete's recovery period.
Studying at The University of Sydney, Erin completed a Master of Physiotherapy in 2020 and holds a Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science. Erin is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) with a keen interest in sport and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
She has provided physiotherapy for several sporting organisations including Athletics NSW, Netball NSW and GPS Rugby. Erin is a National level Track & Field athlete, competing in the 800m/1500m events.
From a junior level, Erin has been involved in high performance sporting environments that fostered her passion for Physiotherapy. Erin also has experience establishing strength and conditioning programs with a view to help people manage osteoporosis, osteopenia, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and functional dysfunction.
Erin is a firm advocate of individually tailored treatment and believes in supporting people of all ages through their recovery; educating about the body and training movement patterns to help people achieve their performance goals - whatever they may be.
Andrea graduated from the Australian Catholic University completing her Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Master’s of Clinical Exercise Physiology. She is an accredited ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach. Andrea works with athletes, completing pre-season screenings, injury rehabilitation and return to sport assessments. She prescribes strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes to maximise performance as well as working pitch-side on the football field rehabbing injured athletes.
Andreas is an accredited Beat It Trainer for Diabetes management. She enjoys assisting those with chronic conditions, such as chronic pain, diabetes and osteoporosis, to manage their condition and improve quality of life with exercise and lifestyle modification.
Andrea believes in the power of movement and loves seeing people of all ages and exercise experience achieving their goals.
Vanessa is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Exercise Scientist (AES) at Sydney West Sports Medicine. She graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science) and has completed her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Vanessa has a strong passion for working with clients with disabilities of all ages and abilities. She has extensive experience working within the NDIS sector and has a particular interest in physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurological, visual, hearing and psychosocial disabilities. She strives to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of her clients through implementing effective exercise services and ongoing education to the benefits of exercise.
Blake is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and anAccredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with Sydney West Sports Medicine. Blakegraduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science(Sport and Exercise Science) and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology fromAustralian Catholic University.
Blake is passionate about sport, health and exercise which has guided him to pursue a career working in rehabilitation as an Exercise Physiologist. He utilises evidence-based practice and research to support his clinical reasoning and exercise prescription to treat acute, chronic and complex diseases and injuries. Blake actively encourages positive lifestyle behaviours and prescribes exercises that are tailored to the client’s desired goals and needs.
Blake has a strong interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, athletic development and sport-related injuries through his passion for soccer, having previously played at a semi-professional level for six years during his youth. He has developed a great understanding of load management strategies to optimise health outcomes and improve quality of life.
Outside of the clinic, Blake continues to play soccer competitively and is a fan of all sports. He also enjoys playing golf, exploring the outdoors and values spending quality time with family and friends.