Jacob Rua

Physiotherapist

Compassionate care, clear plans, steady progress. Jacob is a physiotherapist and local to the Sutherland Shire, bringing a calm, practical approach to recovery. He has hands-on experience across inpatient and outpatient settings at Kareena Private Hospital, working with people at every stage of rehabilitation – from post-operative orthopaedics to respiratory and neurological presentations. Patients appreciate his clear explanations, attention to detail, and the way he turns complex rehab into simple, achievable steps.

Jacob is the newest addition to the PhysioCentral team.


Bulk Billing: Limited Time Offer!

If you have a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), Jacob is currently bulk billing through Medicare.

This will eliminate any out of pocket costs, while ensuring you receive structured, high quality physio care.


Special Interests and Expertise

  • Chronic Conditions: Currently Bulk Billing under a GPCCMP
  • Falls, balance & safe ambulation: Gait re-training, appropriate use of aids, and home-based strategies to move safely.
  • Knee pain: Treating osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy, ITB syndrome and post-ACL recovery using manual therapy, exercise and movement correction to restore knee mobility, flexibility, stability and strength, reducing discomfort and restoring confidence.
  • Low back pain & sciatica: Combining manual therapy, core strengthening and patient education to reduce pain, restore movement and improve core stability. Detailed assessment to identify root causes and personalise programs for lasting relief.
  • Post-operative & orthopaedic rehab: Restoring mobility, strength and safe function after surgery or injury, with a focus on range-of-motion and progressive loading.
  • Respiratory & deconditioning: Practical exercise and pacing strategies to rebuild capacity and confidence.
  • Sport & return to play: A lifelong footballer and coach, Jacob enjoys guiding active people back to sport with graded, sport-specific programming.

How Jacob works

Jacob listens first, then builds a plan that fits real life – clear precautions, a focused home program, and milestone checks so you can see progress. He collaborates closely with surgeons, GPs and other clinicians to keep everyone aligned on goals and timeframes, and he’s big on education so you know the why behind every consult, treatment, and exercise.

Community and Background

Raised in the Shire and based in Caringbah, Jacob has volunteered for Gymea United FC as a MiniRoos coordinator and junior head coach, improving grassroots pathways and player development. His leadership roles outside healthcare sharpened his communication and problem-solving under pressure – skills he brings to every consult.

Communication Skills

Jacob is a clear, calm communicator. He listens first, then has the ability to translate complex clinical findings into plain language and simple next steps. Each session ends with clear take-home cues and milestones, so you know what to do, and why.

Ongoing Professional Development

Like all of our Therapists at PhysioCentral, Jacob is committed to keeping up to date with the latest research and clinical techniques.

“It’s easy to maintain a passion for learning when you love what you do.”

Availability and Coverage

Jacob will be available for consultations and treatments at PhysioCentral on Tuesday and Friday.

He is also happy to assist patients claiming through Workers’ Compensation, Third-Party, Veterans’ Affairs, and the Medicare Chronic Condition Management Program (with a valid GP referral) – currently bulk billing.

When you work with Jacob, you can expect a calming, healing experience designed to help you achieve your goals.

Whether you’re returning to sport, recovering from orthopaedic surgery, or injury, or simply looking to improve overall physical wellbeing, Jacob’s here to help.

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