Pain Physiotherapist, Rheumatology, Sports Injury & Climbing Rehabilitation

Justine Walker is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with expertise in pain physiotherapy and pain management, including chronic and complex pain, rheumatological conditions, sports injuries and climbing rehabilitation. Her areas of expertise include:

• Chronic pain and complex pain conditions
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Rheumatological conditions
• Sports and climbing-related injuries and rehabilitation
• Exercise-based rehabilitation

Justine graduated from the University of Sydney in 2015 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy. She has completed further studies in pain management, including a professional certification in Pain Science from the University of South Australia and a Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) from the University of Sydney.

As the Australian Climbing Team Physiotherapist from 2018 to 2022, Justine provided physiotherapy support at national and international events, including multiple World Championship events and training camps. Her experience as both a physiotherapist and climber gives her a particular understanding of the physical demands of climbing and the rehabilitation required to safely return to the sport.

Justine is passionate about helping patients feel more informed and confident in managing their health. She values working collaboratively with patients to develop practical strategies that support long-term recovery and an active lifestyle. Her treatment approach combines education, exercise and hands-on treatment, with a focus on helping patients better understand their condition, manage their symptoms and build confidence in movement.

Justine commonly sees patients for:
• Chronic pain and complex pain conditions, using education, exercise and hands-on treatment to help patients better understand and manage their pain.

• Inflammatory arthritis and rheumatological conditions, providing individualised management to support movement, function and quality of life.

• Osteoarthritis, developing exercise and movement strategies to manage symptoms, maintain function and support long-term physical activity.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, providing tailored rehabilitation and education to support movement, function and confidence.

• Sports and climbing-related injuries, including injury management, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and return-to-climbing planning.

• Musculoskeletal injuries, using a combination of education, exercise and hands-on treatment to reduce pain, restore movement and support recovery.

Outside the clinic, Justine enjoys playing hockey and spending time with family. In the rare moments of quiet, she enjoys relaxing with a good book at the beach. She values an active lifestyle and making the most of time spent with family and friends.