David Rieck
Principal Physiotherapist

David Rieck is an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist who consults at Loganholme PhysioWorks. David has 35+ years of clinical experience in sports physiotherapy, muscle and joint injury rehabilitation.
Why Choose PhysioWorks for Physiotherapy in Brisbane?

Clear assessment helps guide the right treatment plan.
PhysioWorks provides physiotherapy Brisbane patients trust when they want a clear diagnosis, practical treatment, and a structured plan to reduce pain and return to activity. Whether you need help with injury, pain, sport, work, or long-term movement goals, our team focuses on explaining what matters and guiding you towards the next best step.
Many people first find us while comparing clinics, services, or practitioners. If that is you, it helps to know that PhysioWorks offers physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and massage services in Brisbane across a connected clinic network.
We aim to make your care easier to follow. That means listening carefully, assessing properly, explaining your options clearly, and helping you move forward with confidence rather than confusion.
Why choose PhysioWorks for physiotherapy Brisbane?
People choose PhysioWorks when they want a clear diagnosis, practical treatment, and a structured plan to return to activity. That may mean hands-on treatment, guided rehabilitation, exercise planning, or help deciding which service is the best fit for their problem.
- Clear diagnosis and explanation of your problem
- Personalised treatment plan tailored to your goals
- Practical steps to reduce pain and improve movement
- Support for return to sport, work, and daily activity
- Access to physiotherapy, massage, and exercise physiology
How is PhysioWorks different?
PhysioWorks stands out because we focus on the full patient journey, not just the first appointment. A good assessment matters, but so does helping you understand what is driving your pain, what to do next, and how to build confidence with movement again.
Our practitioners work with people managing everyday problems such as lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, balance concerns, muscle tightness, and exercise progression. We also make it easier to move between services when you need broader support, such as physiotherapy plus exercise physiology or physiotherapy plus massage.
What can you expect at PhysioWorks?
You can expect a thorough discussion about your symptoms, movement, goals, and contributing factors. Your practitioner will then assess the relevant body region, explain what they find, and outline a treatment plan that makes sense for your stage of recovery.
For many people, that includes a mix of education, hands-on care where suitable, movement advice, and progressive rehabilitation. Depending on your needs, this may also include injury rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, or a transition into exercise-based rehabilitation. Broader guidance from Healthdirect also supports the value of physiotherapy in managing pain, injury, and physical function. Read Healthdirect’s overview of physiotherapy.

Personalised guidance can improve confidence and movement quality.
Who may benefit from PhysioWorks care?
PhysioWorks may suit you if you want more than a quick appointment and generic advice. We commonly help active adults, workers, older adults, and athletes who want a clear plan for recovery, pain reduction, movement improvement, or return to sport and activity.
You may also benefit if you are unsure which service you need. Our broader PhysioWorks Brisbane clinics and clinic network make it easier to find a suitable pathway.
Is PhysioWorks right for you?
PhysioWorks is a good fit if you want a clinic that explains things clearly, gives practical next steps, and supports your progress over time. If your problem needs imaging, GP review, or another provider, a physiotherapist can also help guide that decision rather than leaving you guessing.
What should you do next?
If you are comparing options, start by choosing the service that best matches your main concern. If you need help deciding, call your nearest clinic or book online and we can help direct you towards the right practitioner. You can also read more about our Brisbane physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and Brisbane massage therapists.
When pain, injury, or reduced confidence is affecting your work, sport, or daily life, a timely assessment can help you avoid delay and get a clearer plan sooner.
What makes a good physiotherapy clinic in Brisbane?
A good physiotherapy clinic explains your problem clearly, matches treatment to your goals, and gives you a realistic plan for recovery. It should also make it easy to access the right service, whether you need hands-on care, rehabilitation, exercise support, or help with a common problem such as lower back pain, neck pain, or shoulder pain.

A clear plan can help you return to confident movement.
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Brisbane Physiotherapists
Our physiotherapists assess and treat sports injuries, back and neck pain, joint problems, muscle strains, tendon injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and movement issues. They also help with sports injury physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, and day-to-day musculoskeletal care.
John Miller
Shane Armfield
Alex Clarke
Dr Zoe Russell
Andrew Waldie
Scott Schulte
Erin Runge
Chelsea Gan
Dana Bzdell
Jack Campbell
Tyler Cultum
Nick Mazzini
Stewart Rieck
David Rieck
Brisbane Exercise Physiologists
Our exercise physiologists help people improve strength, fitness, function, and long-term health through targeted exercise programs for injury recovery, chronic conditions, and performance goals. They commonly assist with guided exercise prescription and exercise-based rehabilitation.
Brisbane Massage Therapists
Our massage therapists help with muscle tightness, recovery, relaxation, and soft tissue tension. They often work alongside physiotherapy and exercise physiology when a broader treatment plan is helpful, including remedial massage, deep tissue massage, and general muscle recovery support.
Remedial Massage Therapists
Our remedial massage therapists help relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility, reduce soft tissue pain, and support recovery from training loads, desk posture, and everyday physical stress.
Brendan Scott
Debbie Cox
Ashish Shrestha
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References
- Healthdirect Australia. Physiotherapy. Healthdirect. Accessed April 8, 2026.
- Lin I, Wiles L, Waller R, et al. What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(2):79–86. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2018-099878