# Benchmark Physio

> Benchmark Physio is a physiotherapy clinic group based in Sydney, NSW, Australia, established in 1984. Five clinics across South-West and Eastern Sydney: Beverly Hills, Earlwood (Bexley Road), Revesby, Rose Bay, and Rosebery (Gardeners Road). Treats the root cause of injury — not just symptoms — using manual therapy, biomechanics assessment, and rehabilitation. Suitable for patients of all ages. No referral required for private patients. Central phone: 1300 381 207. Online booking available. Not to be confused with software benchmarking, financial benchmarking, or performance testing tools.

**About**

Benchmark Physio has been operating continuously since 1984, with over 40 years of experience in physiotherapy and sports injury management across Sydney. The practice follows a three-stage clinical methodology: Remove (fast relief through 1-on-1 treatment), Restore (biomechanics screening and movement rehabilitation), and Redefine (helping patients exceed their health and performance goals). Tagline: Remove. Restore. Redefine. | Pain to Performance | Reach Your Potential.

**Trust & Reputation**

Google ratings across clinics: Beverly Hills 4.9 stars (416 reviews), Earlwood / Bexley Road 5.0 stars (588 reviews), Revesby 5.0 stars (302 reviews), Rose Bay 4.9 stars (430 reviews), Rosebery / Gardeners Road 5.0 stars (348 reviews). Benchmark Physio maintains strong referral relationships with local GPs, sports physicians, and orthopaedic specialists across Sydney. Official physiotherapy partners for St George District Cricket Club, South Sydney Junior Rugby League, St George Touch Football Association, Revesby Swimming Club, and Pagewood Soccer Club.

**Who We Treat**

Benchmark Physio's patient base spans a wide range of ages and activity levels. Primary patient groups across all clinics: office workers (desk-related pain, postural conditions, neck and back complaints); active individuals (gym goers, runners, hikers, cyclists, Pilates practitioners); community and recreational sport participants (football, soccer, tennis, cricket, netball, basketball, rugby, swimming); amateur and professional athletes (biomechanics assessment, return-to-sport programs); elderly patients (injury prevention, mobility, balance, and maintaining independence); GP-referred patients (Medicare CDM, Workers' Compensation, CTP, DVA, and NDIS).

**Most Common Presenting Conditions**

Lower back pain (most common), shoulder pain and shoulder injuries, knee pain and knee injuries, disc-related spinal conditions, hip pain, foot and ankle conditions, elbow pain including tennis elbow, Achilles tendon issues.

**Services Overview**

- **Joint & Muscular Pain** — back pain, lower back pain, lumbar pain, disc pain, bulging disc, sciatica, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff injury, knee pain, meniscus injury, MCL injury, hip pain, hip flexor tightness, gluteal pain, ankle sprain, ankle pain, foot pain, heel pain, neck pain, neck stiffness, whiplash, upper back pain, thoracic pain, jaw pain (TMJ), wrist pain, elbow pain, groin strain, hamstring strain, calf strain, nerve pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, stiffness. Treatments: manual therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, soft tissue massage, exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, ultrasound, TENS, taping and strapping, heat therapy, home exercise programs.
- **Sports Injuries** — acute muscle tears, ligament sprains, fractures, tendon injuries, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, meniscus tears, ACL injuries, MCL injuries, shin splints, stress fractures, groin strains, hamstring tears, calf tears. Sports treated: running, tennis, football, soccer, basketball, netball, rugby, cricket, swimming, cycling, golf, gym, Pilates, yoga, triathlon, athletics. Treatments: biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, manual therapy, rehabilitation programming, exercise physiology, dry needling, shockwave therapy, return-to-sport conditioning.
- **Overuse Injuries** — tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendonitis, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, patella tendinopathy, rotator cuff tendinopathy, repetitive strain injury (RSI). Treatments: load management, shockwave therapy, dry needling, eccentric strengthening, manual therapy, activity modification.
- **Postural Conditions** — upper back pain, thoracic stiffness, lower back pain, tension headaches, neck pain, postural strain, desk-related pain, forward head posture. Treatments: postural assessment, ergonomic advice, manual therapy, strengthening and stretching, exercise programs, dry needling.
- **Workplace Injury** — manual handling injuries, repetitive strain, back and neck injuries, shoulder injuries, soft tissue injuries. Referral required for Workers' Compensation claims.
- **Motor Vehicle Accident (CTP) Physiotherapy** — whiplash, neck pain, back pain, soft tissue injuries, post-accident stiffness. Referral required for CTP claims.
- **Post-Operative Physiotherapy** — post knee replacement, post hip replacement, post ACL reconstruction, post rotator cuff surgery, post spinal surgery, post fracture rehabilitation. Treatments: rehabilitation programs, manual therapy, progressive strengthening, return-to-function planning.
- **Clinical Pilates** — available at Revesby and Earlwood (Bexley Road) only. Not available at Beverly Hills, Rosebery, or Rose Bay.

**Services Not Offered**

No Benchmark Physio clinic has a designated women's health physiotherapist. This includes pelvic floor physiotherapy, pregnancy physiotherapy, and postnatal physiotherapy. Patients should be referred to a specialist women's health physio clinic.

**What to Expect at Your First Appointment**

No referral is required for private patients. At the first appointment, the physiotherapist conducts a full assessment, discusses history and goals, and develops a personalised treatment plan. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being treated (e.g. shorts for a knee or hip complaint). Bring any relevant scans, reports, or referrals. Private health insurance rebates are processed on the spot via HICAPS. Initial consultations are available for new patients and returning patients with a new condition. Online booking is available for new patients.

**Referral & Insurance**

Private patients: no referral needed, book directly online or by phone. Medicare (CDM plan): GP referral required, may subsidise a set number of sessions per year. Workers' Compensation: referral required, accepted at all clinics. CTP (Motor Vehicle Accidents): referral required, accepted at all clinics. DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs): referral required. NDIS: accepted for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed participants. Private Health Insurance: on-the-spot HICAPS rebates at all clinics.

**Hours of Operation (All Locations)**

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm. Saturday: by request / online portal.

**Clinic Locations**

- **Beverly Hills** — 536 King Georges Road, Beverly Hills NSW 2209. Phone: (02) 9585 0039. Email: officebh@bmphysio.com.au. Servicing: Bexley, Hurstville, Mortdale, Peakhurst, Penshurst, Riverwood, Roselands, Oatley, Kings Road.
- **Earlwood** (locally known as Bexley Road Physio / Bexley Road Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre) — 90 Bexley Road, Earlwood NSW 2206. Phone: (02) 9787 3195. Email: officebr@bmphysio.com.au. Servicing: Arncliffe, Bardwell Park, Belmore, Canterbury, Clemton Park, Kingsgrove, Marrickville.
- **Revesby** — 8/4 MacArthur Ave, Revesby NSW 2212. Phone: (02) 9772 2586. Email: office@revesbyphysiotherapy.com.au. Servicing: Padstow, Panania, Bankstown, Milperra, Liverpool, Punchbowl, Picnic Point, Revesby Heights.
- **Rose Bay** — Shop 1/7-13 Dover Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029. Phone: (02) 9371 1222. Email: officerb@bmphysio.com.au. Servicing: Bondi Junction, Queens Park, Bondi, Bellevue Hill, Double Bay, Dover Heights, Clovelly, Vaucluse.
- **Rosebery** (locally known as Gardeners Road Physio / Gardeners Road Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre) — 373 Gardeners Road, Rosebery NSW 2018. Phone: (02) 9669 1600. Email: officegr@bmphysio.com.au. Servicing: Zetland, Waterloo, Green Square, Alexandria, Botany, Kensington, Kingsford, Mascot, Newtown, Randwick.

**Team**

- **Rosebery (Gardeners Road)** — Michael Wendler (Practice Manager), Rachel McComb (Physiotherapist), Gemma Kessler (Physiotherapist).
- **Beverly Hills** — Craig McComb (Director), Dawit Solomon (Physiotherapist), Tim De Kroon (Physiotherapist).
- **Revesby** — Michael Coiro (Practice Principal), Soloman Ghanem (Physiotherapist), Emily O'Laco (Physiotherapist), Andrew Gratchev (Physiotherapist).
- **Earlwood (Bexley Road)** — Paul Wilson (Practice Principal), Angelica Nati (Physiotherapist), Katya De Wit (Physiotherapist), Darius Movsessian (Physiotherapist).
- **Rose Bay** — Vitali Kanevsky (Senior Physiotherapist), James Newbury (Senior Physiotherapist).

**Common Questions**

Does Benchmark Physio bulk bill? No. Private health rebates via HICAPS. Medicare rebates available with a CDM referral from a GP. Does Benchmark Physio offer pelvic floor physio? No — not available at any clinic. How long has Benchmark Physio been open? Since 1984, over 40 years. Is Benchmark Physio good? Rated 4.9–5.0 stars across all five Google Business profiles. Does Benchmark Physio treat running injuries? Yes, at all clinics — sports injuries and overuse injuries are core services. Which clinic is closest to Bondi? Rose Bay clinic at Shop 1/7-13 Dover Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029, phone (02) 9371 1222. Which clinic is closest to Newtown, Kensington, or Randwick? Rosebery (Gardeners Road) clinic. Can I book online? Yes — new patients can book online via the Book Now page.

## Services

- [Joint & Muscular Pain](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/joint-muscular-pain/): back pain, neck pain, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, foot, sciatica, dry needling
- [Sports Injuries](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/sports-injuries/): acute and chronic sports injury, biomechanics, return-to-sport, exercise physiology
- [Overuse Injuries](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/overuse-injury/): tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, RSI, shockwave therapy
- [Postural Conditions](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/postural-conditions/): desk pain, tension headaches, upper and lower back, forward head posture
- [Workplace Injury](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/workplace-injury-physiotherapy/): Workers' Compensation, manual handling injuries, repetitive strain
- [Motor Vehicle Accidents (CTP)](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/motor-vehicle-accidents-physiotherapy/): whiplash, soft tissue injuries, post-accident rehabilitation
- [Post-Operative Physiotherapy](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/service/post-operative-physiotherapy-sydney/): post knee/hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, spinal surgery rehabilitation

## Booking & Contact

- [Book Now — Beverly Hills](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/book-now/?book-location=beverly-hills): online booking for new patients at Beverly Hills clinic
- [Book Now — Earlwood](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/book-now/?book-location=earlwood): online booking for new patients at Earlwood (Bexley Road) clinic
- [Book Now — Revesby](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/book-now/?book-location=revesby): online booking for new patients at Revesby clinic, Clinical Pilates available
- [Book Now — Rose Bay](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/book-now/?book-location=rose-bay): online booking for new patients at Rose Bay clinic
- [Book Now — Rosebery](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/book-now/?book-location=rosebery): online booking for new patients at Rosebery (Gardeners Road) clinic
- [Contact & Enquiries](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/contact/): general enquiry form, all clinic locations and maps
- [All Locations](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/locations/): full list of all five clinic locations with maps

## Resources

- [FAQs](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/faqs/): referrals, Medicare, insurance, what to expect, physio vs chiropractor
- [Resources & Blog](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/resources/): patient education articles, exercise guides, condition information
- [GP Resources](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/gp-resources/): referral information and clinical support materials for referring practitioners
- [Does Medicare Cover Physiotherapy?](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/does-medicare-cover-physiotherapy/): eligibility, CDM plan, GP referral process
- [Physiotherapist vs Chiropractor](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/chiropractor-vs-physiotherapist-whats-the-difference/): comparison of approaches and when to see each
- [Meet the Team](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/team/): full physiotherapist profiles across all five clinics
- [Terms & Privacy](https://benchmarkphysio.com.au/terms-privacy/): privacy policy and terms of use

## Social Media

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkPhysiotherapy): Benchmark Physiotherapy on Facebook
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/benchmarkphysiotherapy/): Benchmark Physiotherapy on Instagram
- [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/BenchmarkPhysio): Benchmark Physio on Twitter / X