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Personalised Physiotherapy for Recovery and Performance
With years of hands-on experience treating injuries like neck, knee, and back pain, we know what truly works — and what doesn’t.
Motion Ease Physiotherapy provides personalised physiotherapy treatment from our Newstead physiotherapy clinic at 7/8 Leopold Street, Newstead QLD. Our approach focuses on understanding your condition, movement, and individual goals to develop a treatment plan that supports your recovery.
Our experienced physiotherapist works with clients experiencing sports injuries, sporting injuries, pain, and musculoskeletal conditions affecting areas including the neck, back, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles. Treatment may combine manual therapy and exercise with dry needling, cupping, soft tissue massage, and sport-specific exercise and programming where appropriate.
From sports physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation to post-surgical rehabilitation and injury prevention, treatment is adapted to your needs and progress. Our physiotherapy approach focuses on improving movement, developing strength, supporting pain relief, and helping you return to everyday activities, exercise, work, or sport.
Areas of Expertise
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- Injury Prevention
- Return to Sport/Work
- Sport-Specific Exercise & Programming
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Combat Sports Injury Rehab
Common Conditions We Treat
Back Pain
Evidence supports manual therapy and targeted exercise to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent recurrence.
Shoulder Pain
Rehabilitation that includes progressive loading and mobility work effectively restores shoulder strength and function.
Hip Pain
Targeted strength and mobility training can reduce hip pain and enhance function in conditions like impingement or tendinopathy.
Ankle Pain
Balance, proprioception, and strength exercises are proven to support recovery and reduce the risk of future sprains.
Principal Physiotherapist – Motion Ease Physiotherapy
Clinic director and senior physiotherapist of the Woolloongabba and Newstead Motion Ease Physiotherapy clinics.
Steven Girgis is the clinic director and senior physiotherapist at Motion Ease Physiotherapy, providing physiotherapy care at our Newstead and Woolloongabba clinics.
Steven develops personalised physiotherapy treatment plans based on each client’s condition, movement, physical function, and recovery goals. His approach may combine appropriate manual therapy, exercise, and rehabilitation strategies to support clients throughout different stages of recovery.
For clients recovering from an injury or working towards returning to sport, work, or regular exercise, treatment can progress as movement and strength improve. The focus is on providing individual care that supports rehabilitation, physical function, performance, and long-term recovery.
Patient Reviews
I’ve been seeing Steve at Motion Ease Physiotherapy for couple of months now. And I cannot recommend him enough. From the very first session he took the time to understand my concerns and created a customized plan to treat my Ankle injury. His expertise in physio therapy and dry needling have made a huge difference in my recovery process. And I have noticed significant improvements in my mobility and pain levels. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and a caring physio – Steve is the one to see!
Charini Weerasinghe
★★★★★
Steven is a great physio with a wealth of experience – a very holistic approach to recovery ! He’s super approachable and professional.
Sonya Lee
★★★★★
Steven is the man. Super knowledgeable physio and especially awesome for combat sports athletes as he is one of the few physios in QLD who train seriously themselves. Would definitely recommend him to anyone from gen pop to pro level athletes.
Jayden Binnie
★★★★★
Steven is such a great physio. He takes excellent care of clients and is really personable making them feel easily comfortable. Highly recommend.
Claudai
★★★★★
Motion Ease Physiotherapy has helped me recover for a back injury from golf. I see them once a week to make sure I am at optimal level to play golf weekly now. I have no more back issues. Would highly recommend them.
Ross Beattie
★★★★★
Steven is incredibly knowledgeable and provides a brilliant experience. I’ve constantly experienced lower back issues and Steven has worked wonders! Highly recommend.
Jessica King
★★★★★
Our Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your Newstead physiotherapy clinic?
Motion Ease Physiotherapy has a clinic at 7/8 Leopold Street, Newstead QLD.
Our Newstead physiotherapy clinic provides personalised physiotherapy services for clients experiencing pain, sports injuries, sporting injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions. We also provide injury rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-sport and return-to-work support.
If you are looking for a physiotherapist in Newstead, you can make an appointment with Motion Ease Physiotherapy to discuss your condition, symptoms, movement, and recovery goals.
What can I expect at my first physiotherapy appointment?
Your first physiotherapy appointment focuses on understanding your individual condition and how it affects your movement and physical function.
Your physiotherapist will discuss your symptoms, injury, and the activities that may be affected. Your exercise, work, or sporting goals can also be considered when developing an appropriate treatment plan.
Following your assessment, your physiotherapist can recommend suitable treatment techniques based on your needs. Your physiotherapy treatment may combine manual therapy, exercise, and other available techniques, with your plan adjusted as your recovery progresses.
What conditions can physiotherapy help with?
Physiotherapy can support the treatment and rehabilitation of a range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Motion Ease Physiotherapy works with common conditions affecting areas including the back, lower back, neck, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles.
We also provide physiotherapy treatment for sports injuries and sporting injuries. Treatment will depend on your individual condition, symptoms, movement, and physical function.
Your physiotherapist can develop a personalised treatment plan that may focus on pain relief and pain management, improving movement, building strength, or supporting rehabilitation following an injury.
Do you provide sports physiotherapy in Newstead?
Yes. Motion Ease Physiotherapy provides sports physiotherapy at our Newstead clinic for clients recovering from sports injuries and sporting injuries.
Sports physiotherapy treatment is personalised according to your injury, current physical function, and the demands of your chosen sport. Rehabilitation may combine manual therapy with exercise, progressive strengthening, and sport-specific exercise and programming where appropriate.
As your rehabilitation progresses, your physiotherapist can adapt your treatment and exercise program to reflect improvements in movement and strength. We also provide combat sports injury rehabilitation and support for clients working towards returning to sport.
How is exercise used in physiotherapy treatment?
Exercise can play an important role in physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation. Your exercise program will depend on your condition, current physical function, and individual recovery goals.
Exercise rehabilitation may focus on improving movement, developing strength, and supporting your recovery from injury. Your physiotherapist can recommend appropriate exercises and progress them as your physical capacity changes.
For clients involved in sport, sport-specific exercise and programming may also be incorporated where appropriate. Exercise can form part of a broader treatment plan alongside manual therapy and other physiotherapy treatment techniques.
What treatment techniques may be included in physiotherapy?
The treatment techniques used during your physiotherapy care will depend on your individual condition and needs.
Your physiotherapy treatment plan may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling, cupping, soft tissue massage, and sport-specific exercise and programming. Your physiotherapist will determine which techniques are appropriate following an assessment.
Treatment can change throughout your rehabilitation. As your symptoms, movement, and strength change, your physiotherapist can adjust your treatment plan and exercise program to remain appropriate for your stage of recovery.
Can physiotherapy help with pain relief?
Physiotherapy may support pain relief and pain management for a range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and movement to understand how pain affects your physical function and everyday activities. An individual treatment plan can then be developed based on your condition and goals.
Depending on your needs, physiotherapy treatment may include manual therapy, exercise, and other appropriate treatment techniques. Rehabilitation can also focus on progressively improving movement and strength as you work towards your recovery goals.
What is exercise rehabilitation?
Exercise rehabilitation uses appropriate exercise as part of a structured approach to recovery and physical function.
Your physiotherapist can develop an exercise program based on your injury or condition, current ability, and goals. Exercise may focus on movement and strength and can be progressed as your rehabilitation develops.
Exercise rehabilitation may be used alongside physiotherapy treatment techniques such as manual therapy. For clients returning to sport, sport-specific exercise and programming may also be incorporated where appropriate to reflect the physical demands of their activity.
How can physiotherapy support injury prevention?
Injury prevention is one of the areas of expertise at Motion Ease Physiotherapy.
Your physiotherapist can consider your movement, strength, exercise, and the physical demands of your work or sport when developing an appropriate treatment or exercise plan.
For clients recovering from an existing injury, injury prevention strategies may form part of rehabilitation as you prepare to return to regular activities. Sport-specific exercise and programming may also be incorporated where appropriate to support your physical function and help reduce the risk of future injury.
Can you help with rehabilitation after surgery?
Yes. Motion Ease Physiotherapy provides post-surgical rehabilitation at our Newstead physiotherapy clinic.
The appropriate rehabilitation program will depend on your individual circumstances, condition, and stage of recovery. Physiotherapy and exercise may focus on progressively supporting movement, mobility, strength, balance, and flexibility.
Your physiotherapist can develop an individual treatment plan and adjust your rehabilitation as you recover. Your program may support your gradual return to everyday activities and, where appropriate, exercise, work, or sport.
How many physiotherapy appointments will I need?
The number of physiotherapy appointments needed varies between clients. Your injury or condition, its severity, your recovery goals, and your response to physiotherapy treatment can all influence how long you may benefit from rehabilitation.
Following your assessment, your physiotherapist can discuss a treatment plan based on your individual needs. Some clients may require a shorter period of physiotherapy, while others may benefit from ongoing treatment and exercise rehabilitation.
Your progress can be reassessed throughout your care, allowing your treatment plan and exercise program to change as your movement, strength, and physical function improve.
Can physiotherapy help me return to sport after an injury?
Yes. Motion Ease Physiotherapy provides return-to-sport support as part of our sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
Your rehabilitation will depend on your sports injury, current physical function, and the demands of your chosen sport. Your treatment plan may include exercise and progressive strengthening, alongside appropriate physiotherapy treatment techniques.
Sport-specific exercise and programming may also be incorporated where appropriate. As your recovery progresses, your physiotherapist can adjust your rehabilitation program to help you work towards your individual return-to-sport goals.
What physiotherapy services are available at your Newstead clinic?
Our Newstead physiotherapy clinic provides physiotherapy services for pain, sports injuries, sporting injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions affecting areas including the neck, back, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles.
Our services include general physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, return-to-sport and return-to-work support, and combat sports injury rehabilitation.
Depending on your condition and individual goals, your physiotherapy treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling, cupping, soft tissue massage, and sport-specific exercise and programming. Each treatment plan is personalised to support movement, strength, pain management, rehabilitation, and recovery.