Bill La Palombara
Principal & Sports Physiotherapist
Bill has worked as a physiotherapist in private practice since graduating from Sydney University in 1996. In 2003 Bill was a partner in Southern Sports physiotherapy before becoming the sole owner from 2005-2013.
Bill has a special interest in sports and pediatric injuries and in 2009 completed his Masters in Health Science specializing in Sports Physiotherapy. His focus on sports and pediatric injuries has seen him work with diverse range of professional and elite sports people. These include being the physiotherapist at Cronulla Sutherland Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons rugby league teams, Head physiotherapist at the Australian Moto GP and World Superbikes and for the Mens and Womens NSW baseball sides plus various amateur soccer and rugby union teams.
Bill La Palombara's Qualifications
- Master of Health Science (Sports Physiotherapy), University of Sydney, 2009;
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney, 1996;
- Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education), University of Wollongong, 1989;
- Qualified Aquatic Physiotherapist;
- Completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Sports Physiotherapy;
- Qualified Level 1 Sports Trainer;
- Qualified Level 1 Strengthening and Conditioning Coach;
- Qualified/Licensed Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluator
- Qualified Dry Needling practitioner
- Sydney University student clinical educator 2000-current;
- Member of Sports Medicine Australia;
- Senior First Aid Certificate;
- Fluent in Italian.
Bill La Palombara MHsc., BApp.Sc., BEd.
Sports Physiotherapist and Practice Principal
Southern Sports Physiotherapy
Ph: 95204953
Fax: 95206256
www.southernsportsphysio.com.au
Brendon Ford
Principal Physiotherapist
Brendon has been practicing since 2010 after graduating from Sydney University with a Master of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science). Brendon has been a clinical educator for Sydney University physiotherapy students since 2011.
Brendon returned to university in 2013 and conducted research in the Sydney University Shoulder Lab under Professor Karen Ginn for four years, resulting in two publications and a Master of Philosophy (Medicine).
Following completion of his research degree, Brendon was involved in a back pain trial that involved treating patients that had not responded to previous physiotherapy or surgery as part of research into the effectiveness of cognitive functional training. This involved extensive training under Professor Peter O’Sullivan and Doctor JP Caneiro in treating not only back pain but also more complex chronic pain presentations.
Brendon commenced a combined Master of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy/Master of High Performance Sport at ACU in 2020 to continue to enhance his skillset in managing elite athletes and sport specific injuries. Brendon has also completed multiple APA and post-graduate courses on hip, groin, shoulder, hand and elbow pain over the past 12 years.
Brendon is currently the physiotherapist for the Cronulla Sharks Harvey Norman and Tarsha Gale Women’s rugby league teams and has also previously worked with Illawarra Steelers Country Rugby League, Sydney Olympic Football Club and Drummoyne Dirty Reds Rugby Union. Brendon also works closely with Sports Physicians and a Sports Pediatrician in managing athletes and the general population as part of a multidisciplinary team.
