Our Story
Sports Physiotherapy South opened in the Sutherland Shire in 1995 and is one of the longest standing practices still under original ownership. Our Caringbah physiotherapy practice is comprised of experienced Sports Physiotherapists who are well known for their excellent results. Our longevity is due to our fantastic service, and caring for all our patients as though they were family. We pride ourselves on ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of specialised physiotherapy care in a friendly and relaxed environment, all available in our clinic located in the southside of Sydney.We are experts in a variety of different physiotherapy specialties, and are highly competent in treating patients of all ages, with all types of musculoskeletal problems.
One on one service
We give each patient our undivided attention by treating one person at a time and by providing generous consultation times.
Highly qualified professionals
All our physiotherapists are highly qualified and fully registered practitioners, with recognised specialty titles or post graduate qualifications.
Prevention of recurrence and achieving long-term results
Safe return to sport and daily activity as quickly as possible as a result of expert treatment.
- Comprehensive assessment enables an accurate diagnosis, and specialised treatment.
- We educate our patients so they understand their problem.
- Clients are given strategies to help resolve and independently manage their condition.
- Rehabilitation designed to fix the underlying issues.
We specialise in complex conditions
Our practice is renowned throughout the southside of Sydney for specialising in complex presentations which require an expert understanding of anatomy and biomechanics.
We support the local community
We have provided physiotherapy, sponsorship and treatment for participants from many local sporting clubs, schools and community groups over the years.
We have provided physiotherapy, sponsorship and treatment for participants from many local sporting clubs, schools and community groups over the years, including:
- Cronulla Water Polo Club
- Burraneer Rugby Club
- Southern Districts Rugby Union
- Cronulla Sharks Rugby League Club
- De la Salle JRLFC
- Sutherland Shire OzTag
- Shire Touch Football
- Cronulla Seagulls Football Club
- Burraneer Bay Public School
- Caringbah High School
- De la Salle Catholic College Caringbah
- De la Salle Catholic College Cronulla
- Cronulla RSL Hockey Club
- Sutherland Hockey Club
- Sydney South Hockey
- Wanda Surf Life Saving Club
- Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club
- Jock Athletic
- Cronulla Sutherland Baseball
- Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket
- Cronulla Triathlon Club
- Cronulla RSL Youth Softball Club
- Sutherland Shire Netball
- Caringbah Thistles Netball Club
- Swim schools & clubs from Cronulla, Caringbah, Sutherland & Sans Souci
Convenient location
The practice is conveniently located on a prominent intersection between Cronulla and Caringbah. With dedicated onsite parking and disabled access to our ground floor premises, our clients have easy access to our help.
Extensive network of local specialists
We have close working relationships with an extensive network of health professionals. We have great access to the right people when required to ensure you can be referred to the best care available.
We are proud of our reputation for providing a caring and professional service
Sports Physio South would love the opportunity to assist you. We look forward to supporting you and your family’s health when we welcome you to our extended Sutherland Shire family.
Glenn & Jan Colaco
Our Team
Want to find the best physio?
Sports Physiotherapy South in Caringbah are recognised for their team of experienced physiotherapists, with the highest quality manual therapy skills. Our focus is completely with you and your needs, with appointment time that is 100% yours, in our private consultation rooms. All our physiotherapists have additional post graduate qualifications, and are registered with AHPRA and are SIRA (Workcover) approved.
Why go anywhere else when you can see the top physios right here in the Sutherland Shire.
Glenn COLACO
Founding Partner and Principal Physiotherapist at Sports Physiotherapy South since 1995.
Glenn Colaco has been ‘making the best better’ for nearly 30 years. A highly experienced sports
physiotherapist with a Post Graduate Degree in Sports Physiotherapy.
He was one of the first physiotherapists in Australia awarded the prestigious APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist qualification.
Glenn heads the team at Sports Physio South, and has worked in the Sutherland Shire for over 25 years.
Jan COLACO
Founding Partner and Principal Physiotherapist at Sports Physiotherapy South since 1995.
Jan Colaco has nearly 30 years of extensive experience in spinal manual therapy including manipulative therapy, rehabilitation and the management of chronic pain using evidence based treatments.
Jan is passionate about helping her patients of all ages achieve their goals – whether it is to get back to the sporting field or workplace, or to remain living independently at home.
Michael PAULKA
Michael Paulka is a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Clinical Myotherapist. He has over seven years experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of muscle and joint ailments, and movement disorders. Michael is qualified to perform neuromuscular dry needling.
Aa a competitive swimmer for many years, sport and exercise have always been a big part of Michael’s life.
Kylie-Anne COSENTINO
Kylie-Anne Cosentino has worked as a Physiotherapist, accredited Exercise Physiologist, and as a Clinical Rehabilitation Consultant fulfilling health, exercise and fitness roles for over fifteen years. She believes strongly in the benefit of exercise prescription as a form of rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Kylie-Anne was a professional dancer for many years, and has expertise in dance injuries and biomechanics.