Safe, structured exercise for chronic pain, recovery, and long-term health.
Exercise Physiology is a clinical service that uses targeted, evidence-based movement to help people with chronic conditions improve their function, manage symptoms, and restore quality of life.
At PainMed, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) specialise in working with people who experience persistent pain, injury recovery, or complex medical needs. We focus on graded, achievable progress, no pressure, no unrealistic goals, just the right amount of support to help you move forward, at your pace.
Exercise Physiology is not just about fitness it’s about clinical rehabilitation through movement. Our team understands how pain affects the body and mind and knows how to tailor programs that are safe, effective, and motivating.
Rebuild Function Without Flare-Ups
We use graded exposure — slowly increasing your capacity over time to reduce pain sensitivity and improve performance without setbacks.
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Improve Confidence Through Education
We help you understand how movement affects pain, and how to pace yourself to stay active without crashing.
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Goal-Oriented Plans
We’ll work with you to set practical, meaningful goals from walking further to returning to work or simply having more energy day to day.
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Work in Sync with Your Team
Exercise Physiology at PainMed is part of a broader care plan. We collaborate closely with our Physiotherapists, Pain Specialists, and Psychologists to support whole-person recovery.
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You can book directly with an Exercise Physiologist. To claim Medicare rebates through a Chronic Disease Management Plan, a GP referral is required. We also accept Workers Compensation, CTP, and DVA referrals.
Contact us today to learn more or book your first session with our Exercise Physiology team.
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Originally from England, Sally graduated from St George’s Hospital, University of London in 2004 with a BSc (First Class Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since settling in Australia, Sally has worked in private practice and in the public hospital setting across Sydney.
Sally gained a Masters in Medicine Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2019 and is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).
In addition to private practice, Sally currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist at Westmead Hospital Pain Management Service.
Sally is highly skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating people who experience chronic pain. She enjoys working with injured workers and CTP claimants. She has a deep understanding of the impact of pain on the whole person and on their functioning in daily life. In partnership with her colleagues, Sally enjoys applying her knowledge and clinical skills to provide a safe space for exploration of the physical and emotional meaning of pain and for recovery of function.
Qualifications and Experience
Dr. Adam is a Fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Specialist with a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney. He is dedicated to the comprehensive management of chronic pain across all age groups.
Dr. Adam trained in adult pain medicine at Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and the Department of Pain Medicine, and completed additional training in paediatric chronic pain at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. He currently serves as a Staff Specialist at Westmead and St George Public Hospitals (NSW Health), and is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Liverpool Public Hospital, St George Private, Sydney Southwest Private, Holroyd Private, Norwest Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.
He adopts a whole-person, multidisciplinary approach rooted in the socio-psycho-biomedical model, utilising both pharmacologic and interventional techniques. These include:
Dr. Adam is an Authorised Prescriber of Medicinal Cannabis and holds a Diploma in Medicinal Cannabis. He is also certified in Opioid Treatment Programs, including Methadone. His areas of interest include opioid dependence management, medicinal cannabis, and interventional pain procedures.
He also completed advanced training in Virtual Reality Therapy for chronic pain and mental health disorders in Barcelona, Spain, and has further qualifications in Focused Psychological Strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnosis.
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