Back In Motion Semaphore
Located in the heart of Semaphore, Back In Motion Semaphore is a premier physiotherapy clinic dedicated to restoring mobility, alleviating pain, and enhancing overall physical health for residents of Exeter and the surrounding Lefevre Peninsula. Under the leadership of Director Maddie Kavanagh, our team of highly qualified physiotherapists provides evidence-based, personalized care designed to help you regain confidence in your body and return to the activities you love.
We specialize in treating a wide spectrum of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related trauma, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain management. Our clinic stands out by combining one-on-one clinical sessions with small-group semi-private classes, ensuring you receive focused attention while benefiting from community support. We utilize advanced techniques such as dry needling, manual therapy, and shockwave therapy to accelerate healing and address the root causes of discomfort.
Back In Motion Semaphore is also a recognized provider of accredited national programs, including GLA:D® for the management of knee and hip osteoarthritis, and Onero® for osteoporosis prevention and bone density improvement. Our holistic approach extends to Clinical Pilates, remedial massage, and pulmonary rehabilitation, offering a comprehensive suite of allied health services. We proudly support clients through private health insurance, NDIS, DVA, WorkCover, and My Aged Care, ensuring that high-quality care is accessible to everyone.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-19h
- tuesday: 8h-19h
- wednesday: 8h-19h
- thursday: 8h-19h
- friday: 8h-19h
- saturday: 8h-12h
Our comment from PhysioFinder.net about Back In Motion Semaphore:
Evidence-Based Physiotherapy and Tailored Treatment
Back In Motion Semaphore is widely regarded by patients as a premier destination for expert physiotherapy, offering a clinical approach that prioritizes long-term health over quick fixes. The center utilizes the unique Results4Life methodology, combining high-quality, evidence-based treatments with personalized care plans. Patients frequently praise the team's ability to accurately identify the root causes of injuries and ailments, noting that therapists like Liam and Ruby possess outstanding knowledge of human biomechanics. This diagnostic precision allows many clients to return to pain-free living and normal activities significantly faster than with previous treatments.
Specialized Care for Musculoskeletal and Joint Conditions
The clinic stands out for its comprehensive management of specific conditions, including back pain, neck issues, and osteoarthritis. A key highlight is the GLA:D program, a specialized 12-week education and exercise protocol for knee and hip osteoarthritis. Patients who have struggled with chronic joint pain report that this program has helped them strengthen their muscles, reduce reliance on other therapies, and delay or avoid surgery. Additionally, the team is highly skilled in treating sports injuries, sacroiliac dysfunction, and post-surgical rehabilitation, using techniques such as dry needling and shockwave therapy to accelerate healing in stubborn tissues.
Clinical Pilates, Exercise, and Massage Services
Beyond one-on-one sessions, Back In Motion Semaphore offers Clinical Pilates and small-group exercise classes supervised by physiotherapists. Patients describe these classes as a weekly highlight, appreciating the safe environment where technique is corrected individually to prevent further injury. The center also provides expert remedial and sports massage, with therapists like Ruby receiving numerous accolades for their ability to relieve tension and restore range of motion in the back, neck, and shoulders. These services are particularly valued by those seeking maintenance care or relief from the physical demands of manual labor and sports.
Welcoming Atmosphere and Dedicated Team
The patient experience is consistently defined by the friendly and professional demeanor of both the clinical and administrative staff. Visitors frequently mention the warm welcome at reception and the accommodating nature of the team, which makes scheduling and attending appointments stress-free. Therapists such as Maddie, Aden, and Chantelle are commended for their empathy, clear explanations, and commitment to patient education. This supportive environment empowers patients to take control of their health, whether they are managing ongoing conditions or recovering from acute injuries.
Back In Motion Semaphore: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
4,9 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Fantastic experience: Liam identified my injury and other ailments within the first session with professionalism and outstanding knowledge of the human body. With regular sessions he got me back to work within 10 days and provided detailed notes on my progress.
Fantastic experience: After years of dealing with a shoulder/neck issue with various physios/massage/etc with little improvement, I came to Back In Motion for physio sessions. It took only 3 months of treatment to start living pain free! Now only occasional “maintenance treatments” are needed. I wholeheartedly recommend Back in Motion for their quality of service. Living pain free is fantastic!!!
Thank you very much for your kind review Julian. It is great to hear your treatment has been so effective.
Fantastic experience: I’ve been seeing Ruby for my TMJ for several months. I’ve seen so much improvement in my jaw mobility through both massage and the exercises she’s provided me.
So great to hear your jaw is improving Toreigh, thank you for taking the time to share your progress.
Fantastic experience: 5 starts for lovely reception, but the real kicker is the Physiotherapist Ruby! She is an absolute gem!
Thanks so much for your review, glad to hear our reception team and Ruby both make your experience such a positive one.
Positive experience: My wife goes to this business regularly. She loves it.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely worth the travel out. Ryan is patient, understanding and provides clear explanations to all my questions. My recovered shoulder is all thanks to him! Big ups to Ryan!
We’re always grateful to our clients who drive out of their way to visit us, so pleased to hear your shoulder is feeling better.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic service and great treatments. Staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of advice and different treatments and plans available.
Thanks for sharing Laura, so glad you are finding your treatment tailored to your needs.
Fantastic experience: Liam is an excellent physio. Highly recommended.
Hi Scott, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We agree, Liam is a great physio!
Fantastic experience: Love love back in motion. Staff fantastic. Great parking.
Hi Lynda, So great to hear! We agree that we are very lucky to have great parking options :)
Fantastic experience: Chantelle is a fantastic and caring practitioner who helped me get back on track, helping to heal my shoulder and gain strength.
Hi Charlie, Thanks for taking your time to leave us a review! We love Chantelle too, and it's great to hear that you and your shoulder are feeling back and track!
Fantastic experience: Great personalised service. Ryan has been excellent with my husbands rehabilitation. Very invested in getting the best outcome possible
Hi Vickie, Thank you for taking your time to leave a review. We're happy that you and your husband are happy with his rehab. We'll pass this on to Ryan, and I know he'll be touched by your words.
Fantastic experience: I have seen Ruby a couple of times now and I am already feeling relief from my TMJ symptoms. Ruby has been excellent in determining the issue and working with for a treatment plan. Ruby and the team are professional, knowledgeable and really great at what they do. I highly recommend!
Hi Luna, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave a review. We agree that Ruby is fantastic, and we're so glad that she's been helping you find TMJ symptom relief! Have a great weekend!
Fantastic experience: The best physio I have come across, I have been seeing Liam for a few months now and he has been helping me manage an injury I’ve been dealing with for over 12months, and is the only physio I have found that has actually helped me. Staff are always super friendly, I tell all my friends and coworkers to check out Back in Motion Semaphore.
Thanks for leaving your recommendation and telling your friends and coworkers! That's great to hear that Liam's been able to help you and that you have found staff super friendly. We'll pass this on to Liam and the rest of the team!
Fantastic experience: Recently started seeing Ruby for a back issue. She has been fantastic to deal with, knowledgeable, kind and made me feel very comfortable. An asset to Back in Motion Semaphore.
Thanks for leaving us a review, Mel. We agree that Ruby is an asset to our clinic! Glad to hear you've had a great experience with her too!
Fantastic experience: Aden is an absolute legend. He has treated me for migraines and also a few other strains and bodily pains. He is very knowledgeable and has magic hands (as is required to be a successful physio!)
So happy to hear Aden's been helping you out! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we'll pass your feedback on to Aden.
Fantastic experience: I have posted before highlighting the very professional and caring approach at BIM and in particular the wonderful advice and support of Ruby. I had a small tear in my tendon and with Ruby's care I am back able to start some jogging and walking with little discomfort. Still have a way to go but Ruby has been terrific. Thanks so much.
We love hearing this! Ruby is indeed a whiz, and we’re so glad she’s been able to help keep you on the field. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her! Your feedback means a lot to our team, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Fantastic experience: A really good clinic. Knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend them. Ruby is who I see and she is amazing.
Thanks CA for taking your time to share your thoughts! We're glad to hear that you found our team knowledgeable and friendly. Ruby is amazing, we agree!
Fantastic experience: Back in motion semaphore has one of the best physiotherapists in Adelaide - Liam Meyers!
Hi Mary, we're a bit biased here, but we agree! Liam is great and we're glad you agree - thanks for taking your time to leave a review!
Fantastic experience: Ruby is a great physio and therapist. I highly recommend her excellent care for my very painful neck
Thanks for taking your time to let us know your experience! We love Ruby and we're glad you do too!
Fantastic experience: A friend recommended Maddie to me and I’ve been seeing her for some ongoing treatment - she is probably one of the best physios I’ve had. I don’t live in the area but it is worth the drive.
Hi Ella, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Maddie has been one of the best physios you’ve had. It means a lot that you’re willing to travel for your sessions. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to seeing you at your next visit!
Fantastic experience: We come here for our podiatry needs and are always provided with an exceptional service. There are a lot of closer podiatry services to where we live but we would not change due to having Shevon as our Podiatrist.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Jon! We love having Shevon and his MyFootDr. team with us, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him and the rest of our team. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Ruby throughout pregnancy for remedial massage and general advice in regard to aches and pains. Ruby is friendly, professional and an excellent in terms of her remedial massage skills and most definitely contributed to my ability to work until 37 weeks. I have always left feeling better than when I went in. Booking appointments has been easy and reception staff are warm and happy to help.
Hi Susannah, Thank you for taking your time to leave a review! We also love Ruby and we're so glad that she's helped your keep working while pregnant! We'll pass on your positive feedback to our admin staff too! Great to hear it!
Fantastic experience: Great place with friendly staff, thanks Liam you helped me heaps and I now know how to prevent pain.
Hi Christian, we appreciate your review and love that you have learned how to prevent your pain!
Fantastic experience: Liam and the team were great. Positive outcome to which I’m very happy with.
Hi Kevin, thanks for taking your time to review us. Great to hear that you're feeling good now!
Fantastic experience: All the staff are lovely...very friendly and excellent at their respective roles.
Hi Sharon, thanks for taking time to give us a review, we appreciate the feedback on our team!
Fantastic experience: Patient feedback from this centre is very much appreciated, as is the personal touch!
Thanks Leon, we appreciate you taking the time to give us a review!
Fantastic experience: Caring and friendly personnel. I have been attending BIM for many years with excellent results.
Thanks for leaving us a review Julie!
Fantastic experience: Very friendly with experienced and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend going here. They've helped me with a few issues and the class I attend is a highlight of my week
Hi Josephine, Thank you so much for taking your time to give us a review! We appreciate your recommendation and we're so proud that our classes are a highlight of your week. See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: An excellent clinic. All the staff are very welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. I will be recommending Back In Motion to any friends or family in need of Physiotherapy.
Hi Jane, Thank you so much for taking your time to leave us a review! We love that you've had a great experience and proud that you can recommend us.
Fantastic experience: I cannot thank Aden enough for his help with my neck/shoulder pain. He has been totally professional whilst also being very friendly. All the staff I have come across have been welcoming and professional. I hope I don't have cause to return but you can be sure that if I ever need help again I will be not hesitate to call Back in Motion. Thank you
Hi Jen,
Thank you for taking time out of your day to give us a review! We will pass your kind words on to Aden and the rest of the team. Stay healthy!
Fantastic experience: I see Maddie at Back in Motion at Semaphore. She is an excellent Physio and always listens and understands what needs to be done to help me. I always walk out of there feeling much better than when I walked in. I highly recommend Maddie at Back in Motion.
Hi Jillian,
Thank you so much for taking your time to give Maddie a review. We love Maddie too and are so glad that you have had a good experience with her. Thanks for the recommendation.
Fantastic experience: I have been coming to BIM Semaphore for many years. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the physios are high quality and the facilities are excellent. There is real skill within this team not only to diagnose and treat an issue but also to assist and support you with long term rehab and body maintenance. I would highly recommended this business to anyone.
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for taking your time to review us.
We appreciate your wonderful feedback and recommendation.
Fantastic experience: My experience over the years with Back in Motion Semaphore has always been positive. Testament to that, is the fact that I always return to see them (when needed). Whether it be an appointment needed asap, or for ongoing treatment, they are very accommodating. The Physiotherapists that I have seen have been knowledgeable and experienced and always get me back to living a normal life. They talk through the options and I have never felt pressured to continue treatment unnecessarily. Recently I have started Pilates at Back in Motion Semaphore, to compliment my journey moving forward. The small class sizes are fantastic as the Physiotherapists can correct technique and ensure you get the most out of the class, specific to your requirements. I am thoroughly enjoying the class I do, and look forward to it each week. The staff are always friendly and make you feel comfortable and never judged.
Hi Nicola,
Thank you for taking your time to review us! We're pleased that you feel confident to return to us when you need and that you don't feel pressured to return unnecessarily.
Enjoy your classes :)
Fantastic experience: If youve been told you need a knee replacement then I would endorse the GLAD program. It's definitely worth trying. It has certainly strengthened my knee. Liam, the physio that runs the sessions keeps it lighthearted and tailor made to slowly build and strengthen joints. Back in motion in Semaphore is such a friendly environment, from reception staff to physiotherapists it helps you to complete the sessions and overcome some of the pain associated with needing a knee replacement. Thoroughly recommend and thanks to Liam
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for taking your time to leave us a review. I am happy to hear that not only have you found the GLAD program with Liam to be beneficial, but that you've found our staff and clinic welcoming.
All the best!
Jess (BIM Admin)
Fantastic experience: Got some great help and advice from Maddie about a niggle. Have had great improvements since
Hi Eanna,
Thank you for taking your time to leave a review - I'll pass your recommendation on to Maddie, which I am sure she'll appreciate. It's great to hear that you've experienced improvements!
Jess (BIM Admin)
Fantastic experience: Thank you Liam for your empathy, determination, diligence and skillfull therapy. You helped me to recovery from intense leg pain. I am sincerely grateful. Carol
Hi Carol,
Thank you for taking your time to leave such kind words for Liam. I'm so glad to hear that Liam could help your leg pain to improve.
Jess (BIM Admin)
Fantastic experience: After years of RA, back pain and sometimes helpful chiropractic visits, it was suggested by my GP that it may be beneficial to explore physiotherapy. I was introduced to Liam to assess my condition, and he subsequently informed me of the GLAD program, which is designed for arthritis sufferers with hip and knee symptoms. I have now been attending twice weekly for a few months and have found that I no longer need to seek chiropractic and my back pain has greatly reduced, whilst also increasing muscle strength. Highly recommend to everyone who needs help in this area.
Hi Anita,
Thanks for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We feel privileged to be a part of your solution to pain, it’s great to hear that you’re feeling a whole heap better! We love seeing people return to what they love to do. Thank you again for the recommendation.
Jess (BIM Admin)
Fantastic experience: The GLA:-)D program has been a great experience for my osteoarthritis therapy at Back In Motion Semaphore over the last two months. Such a unique strength resistance program for all shapes / sizes / ages that targets exactly the strengthening I need in managing my worn out knee. Liam handles his classes with experience & expertise beyond that of the program basis and brings a well rounded class for all involved. Highly recommended. Marie New Port
Hello Marie,
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We really appreciate that you took time to leave a review. I've passed your praise on to Liam, who is always working hard to provide quality services - we're delighted you've found GLA:D to be a worthwhile experience.
Fantastic experience: Excellent clinical care - Liam went above and beyond.
Fantastic experience: 100% best massage I've experienced in Adelaide. I cannot recommend them enough. I was in agony from returning to a hard manual labour job, and Ruby did an INCREDIBLE job working on loosening up the tension in my back, neck and shoulders. I plan to regularly return for 'tune ups ' to keep my body in working order. The range of motion I regained after just one session, it's definitely worth the price. Thankyou.
Hi Tahlia, Thanks for your fantastic review. We love Ruby here too!
Fantastic experience: 'Love' and admire Tara. A terrific professional and person. Helpful and supportive but not afraid to challenge. i attended this practice YEARS ago and did not find it helpful but I am really impressed with Tara as a professional physiotherapist. The only thing I find really irritating is the continuous , vacuous and mindless dribble pouring out of the waiting room television set. Not an intelligent word emitted, especially if attending in the morning. Do we really need it or at least do we need the sound on?
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your review, we love Tara so much and are so proud to have her in our clinic! We have taken your feedback onboard and now have music playing and information about our clinic on the tv.
Fantastic experience: Great clinic, professional and knowledgeable staff, highly recommended, seeing great improvement so far, looking forward to my next appointment, keep up the good work guys.
Fantastic experience: I had my first session with Daniel yesterday. He made me feel very comfortable and was great in informing me about the reasons behind the pain I have been experiencing and where to start in improving it. I will definitely be continuing my sessions with Back in Motion, recommend Daniel as he is a great physio.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this practice! My hubby & I travel Australia full time in our caravan so when needing treatment for our aching backs we found Back In Motion Semaphore by chance. I’m SO GLAD we did. The reception staff are all very friendly & Emily the Physio is fantastic. She really listened to our needs & was very professional in her treatment. We now always book in a session (or 2) with Emily whenever we’re in Adelaide.
Negative experience: Tried a free assessment. I was willing to pay for treatment if the physio was good. The free assessment took 40 minutes. I endured just questions, and had no treatment.
Fantastic experience: Dan always provides outstanding professional service. His staff and facilities are excellent. I have been seeing Dan for 8 years and I highly recommend him.
Fantastic experience: BIM is a wonderful practise and Dan is a fantastic physiotherapist. He explained everything very clearly, listerned intently and answered all of my questions. I now have a positive outlook for the recovery of my injury. Thanks Dan. I will be highly recommending BIM to all my friends.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing. Very understanding and helpful. So many options for whatever problem you may have. Wonderful friendly helpful staff. Best choice I’ve ever made to become a client.
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