TIM KEELEY
B.Phty, Cred.MDT, APAM
Principal Physiotherapist
McKenzie Credentialed Physiotherapist
Founder and Director
McKenzie Credentialed Physiotherapist
Founder and Director
Tim Keeley is originally from New Zealand with over 25 years experience in Physiotherapy and the Fitness Industries. He is the Principal Physiotherapist, Founder and Director of Physio Fitness, a rehabilitation expert, clinical educator and convention presenter. He is also an internationally credentialed Mckenzie Spinal Physiotherapist and member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Tim specialises in the succesful and sustainable return to sport, fitness and training. He has a particular interest in shoulder pain and surgery, lumbar spine disc injuries, biomechanical patello-femoral pain and ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery.
He has two young kids and is a keen skier and triathlete himself, competing in the Noosa, T100 and 70.3 Ironman Triathlons in Australia.
Professional ProfileHe graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1997. He then completed the 4-stage McKenzie Course and Credentialing examination to become an internationally credentialed McKenzie Therapist. Tim began his Physiotherapy career at the Christchurch Park Physiotherapy Clinic, located in the Christchurch Rugby Football Club grounds in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was the Senior Rugby Team Physiotherapist for 2 years from 1998 to 1999. Tim then moved to London in 2000 and became the Senior Physiotherapist for Sona Positive Health (now integrated into Nuffield Proactive), operating an on-site Physiotherapy clinic inside the corporate health club of Deutsche Bank AG in the City of London. During this time he has undertaken an extensive amount of continual post-graduate professional development.
Tim then settled in Sydney in Australia in 2004 to become the Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Mentor/Educator at Get Active Physiotherapy in St Leonards. During this time Tim has been a highly acclaimed presenter at 6 international FILEX conventions, educating the fitness industry on corrective exercise programming and injury prevention. He has also lectured on the Certificate 3 Fitness and 4 Master Trainer courses at the Australian Institute of Fitness, has written for Fitness First magazine and has appeared on Sunrise on Channel 7. Tim started Physio Fitness by opening the Bondi Junction clinic in 2009.
Tim also runs physiorehab.com, which hosts the most effective Physio exercises, professional courses, educational videos and structured rehabilitation programs for injuries, surgery, strengthening and mobility. He also is a regular video creator and is uploading new content every week to his growing You Tube channel - which now has over 250,000 subscribers Specialties and Interests Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Injuries Post-operative Rehab Lumbar Spine Disc Injuries ACL Reconstructive Surgery Knee Injuries and Patello-femoral Pain Youths and Young Athletes Sports Injuries Core Stability and Posture Correction Kinesio Taping / Sports Taping |
Read Tim's Latest Articles
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Over 40?6 Knee-Friendly Exercises to Keep Your Knees StrongIf you are over 40 and getting back into exercise, one of the most common concerns is whether certain exercises are safe for your knees. Your knees are designed to bend, straighten and tolerate load. It is common to lose muscle strength, conditioning and confidence, particularly after a period of inactivity, injury or pain. by Tim Keeley 12 Aug 2026 |
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How to Activate Your Glutes3 Beginner Exercises to Improve Glute Contraction, Strength and Hip ControlDo hip thrusts, squats and bridges but still struggle to feel your glutes working? You may have heard this described as having “lazy glutes” or glutes that are not “switching on”. Physiotherapist Tim Keeley explains what this really means and demonstrates three entry-level exercises for hip extension, external rotation and single-leg control. by Tim Keeley 05 Aug 2026 |
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ACL Injury Prevention for Sport6 Key Exercises to Reduce Knee Injury RiskACL injuries are among the most common and devastating knee injuries seen in sport, particularly in activities involving jumping, landing, cutting, pivoting and high-speed directional change. A structured injury prevention program focusing on strength, landing control, balance and movement quality can significantly reduce ACL injury risk. by Tim Keeley 20 May 2026 |
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Stiff Lower Back in the Morning? Stretch Your Back in 10 MinutesA physio-designed routine to reduce back stiffness and get moving againMany people expect back stiffness that started over the holiday period to simply fade away once life returns to normal. But weeks later, the back still feels restricted first thing in the morning, slow to loosen up, and not quite reliable. The good news is that for most people, this isn’t a serious injury. by Tim Keeley 08 Feb 2026 |
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Acute Low Back PainMuscle Spasm Release Routine for Quick ReliefIf you’re experiencing acute low back pain with sharp, intense movement pain and that dreaded “locked up” feeling, you’re not alone. Many people with a lumbar disc injury or recurrent lower back strain get flare-ups where their back goes into protective muscle spasm. When your spine is in this “guarding” mode, normal stretches and core rehab exercises often feel impossible. That’s why I use this muscle spasm release routine in the clinic, it’s a gentle way to calm spasm, unlock movement, and prepare your back for proper rehab. by Tim Keeley 01 Oct 2025 |
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Private Health InsuranceWhich is the right one for YOU?Is health insurance worth having for Physio treatments? How much should I be paying for my policy? Health insurance is something our patients ask us about regularly. So to help you get a better handle on the topic, this month we’ve gone straight to the experts for advice – enlisting the team at healthslips.com.au. Here are all your top questions about health insurance and Physiotherapy, answered. by Tim Keeley 05 May 2025 |
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The 5-Step Rehab MethodYour Path to RecoveryThe 5-Step Rehab Method ™, exclusive to Physio Rehab and Physio Fitness, underpins each of our rehabilitation programs, delivering specialised and effective solutions for recovery, injury prevention, and confident return to exercise and sports. Every program that we create is built with the 5-Step Method as a foundation and acts as guiding a principle throughout the programs from start to finish. Each step is an integral part of the injury and post-operative rehabilitation process. Following our programs means you will also be applying our 5-Step Method during your rehabilitation journey. by Tim Keeley 06 Feb 2025 |
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What is Good Running Form?Essential Strength and Mobility Exercises‘Good running form' is what we want to hopefully get people achieving through a thorough running assessment, technique changes, education and exercises. Good running form doesn’t necessarily mean the most perfect running form. Here are some examples of what you should be aiming for as a runner to be on the good side of injuries when you are running. Adopting a better running form doesn’t mean you won’t ever get injured, it’s just more likely that you will encounter less injuries over time. by Tim Keeley 12 Nov 2022 |
