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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Hip ReplacementRebuilding Strength After SurgeryA hip replacement can reduce arthritis pain, but the muscles around the new joint still need to be rebuilt. Physiotherapist Tim Keeley demonstrates four exercises to improve strength, walking control and function after surgery. by Tim Keeley 24 Oct 2026 |
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Lower Back PainShould You Stretch It or Strengthen It?When your lower back feels tight or sore, should you stretch it—or strengthen it? Physiotherapist Tim Keeley explains how both can contribute to recovery, with four exercises to help restore movement, control and strength. by Tim Keeley 17 Oct 2026 |
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Knee ReplacementWhat Recovery Really Looks LikeWhat should you expect after a total knee replacement? Physiotherapist Tim Keeley explains pain, swelling, movement, walking, strength and the rehabilitation milestones that matter during recovery. by Tim Keeley 10 Oct 2026 |
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SciaticaHow Do You Know If It's Coming From a Disc?Sciatica can have several causes, but lumbar disc injury is one of the most common. Physiotherapist Tim Keeley explains the symptoms, movement tests, Straight Leg Raise, Slump Test, MRI findings and what recovery can look like. by Tim Keeley 02 Oct 2026 |
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Frozen ShoulderWhy It Takes So Long to RecoverFrozen shoulder can cause severe pain and progressive loss of movement. Physiotherapist Tim Keeley explains what happens inside the shoulder, why recovery can take so long, and how rehabilitation is progressed. by Tim Keeley 14 Sep 2026 |
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Meniscus TearsWhen Do They Actually Need Surgery?Does a meniscus tear automatically mean surgery? Physiotherapist Tim Keeley explains the difference between traumatic and degenerative tears, when rehabilitation is appropriate, and when earlier surgical review may be needed. by Tim Keeley 07 Sep 2026 |
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Tension Headaches5 Neck Exercises That May HelpGetting tension headaches after long periods at a desk or computer? Physiotherapist Tim Keeley demonstrates five simple neck and upper-back exercises that may help improve mobility, strength, control and muscular endurance. The following exercises may help improve neck and upper-back mobility, strength, muscular control and endurance. by Tim Keeley 23 Aug 2026 |
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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 |
