Erin Runge (née Hickey)

Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Formerly known as Erin Hickey – Senior Physiotherapist at PhysioWorks Sandgate & Clayfield.

Why Choose Erin Runge for Your Physiotherapy Care?

Erin is a senior physiotherapist who listens carefully, explains things clearly, and builds treatment plans around your goals. She helps people recover from injury, manage long-term pain, and stay active in sport, work, and family life.

As both a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, Erin blends hands-on treatment, targeted exercise, and movement retraining. She focuses on practical, long-term results rather than quick fixes, so you can return to walking, running, lifting, and everyday activities with more comfort and confidence.

Qualifications & Clinical Experience

Erin holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland. She continues to update her skills with ongoing training and evidence-based courses. Her clinical toolkit includes:

• Manual therapy and joint treatment
• Exercise-based rehabilitation and strength programs
• Reformer Pilates and equipment-based exercise
• Clinician-led Pilates and group exercise classes
• Dry needling / acupuncture

How Erin Works With You

Every person has a different history, lifestyle, and set of goals. Erin tailors each treatment plan to match these factors rather than using a one-size-fits-all program.

Her approach follows three key principles:

• Evidence-based and effective: Treatment plans draw on current research and clinical guidelines for safe, progressive care.
• Patient-centred and practical: Your goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands shape each stage of your rehabilitation.
• Clear communication: Erin explains what is going on, why a problem has developed, and how your plan will help you move forward.

Conditions & Patients Erin Commonly Treats

Erin works with a broad range of musculoskeletal and sports conditions, with particular focus on active adults, runners, triathletes, and women’s health presentations. Key areas include:

• Sports injuries and return-to-sport planning
• Neck and back pain – acute and chronic
• Post-operative rehabilitation – including joint replacement and ligament reconstruction
• BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) and vestibular-related dizziness
• Soft tissue injuries – muscle strains, ligament sprains, and overload problems
• Tendinopathy – including Achilles, patella, gluteal, and rotator cuff tendons
• Mastitis and blocked ducts treatment for breastfeeding women
• Post-fracture rehabilitation
• Post-joint replacement care – hip, knee, and shoulder
• Triathlete rehabilitation and performance support
• Active women rehabilitation programs – pregnancy, post-natal, and return-to-running plans

Pilates & Physiotherapy

Pilates-based exercise is a key part of Erin’s rehabilitation style. She holds Level 1 Matwork and Reformer Pilates certifications and integrates these methods to improve core strength, postural control, and functional movement.

Beyond individual sessions, Erin leads Clinician-Led Group Exercise Classes at Sandgate and Clayfield PhysioWorks clinics. These classes provide a structured environment for improving strength, flexibility, balance, and injury prevention under professional supervision.

Availability & Booking

Erin consults at both Sandgate and Clayfield clinics with flexible appointment options:

• Weekday consultations, including selected after-hours sessions
• Online booking for physiotherapy, Pilates, and group classes
• Telehealth options for suitable conditions

Health Fund & Payment Options

Erin is a registered provider with:

• All private health insurance funds (HICAPS available for on-the-spot claims)
• WorkCover
• Medicare (EPC program)
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
• NDIS
• CTP and sports insurers

FAQs About Seeing Erin

What conditions does Erin Runge commonly treat?

Erin treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions, including spinal pain, soft-tissue injuries, tendinopathy, post-operative rehabilitation, and women’s health concerns such as mastitis and blocked ducts. She also provides vestibular care and return-to-running programs. See more: Physiotherapy Conditions.

Does Erin Runge offer Pilates as part of physiotherapy treatment?

Yes. Erin blends physiotherapy with Pilates-based rehabilitation to improve strength, control, flexibility, and movement confidence. She provides one-on-one clinical Pilates sessions and leads Clinician-Led Group Exercise Classes at Sandgate and Clayfield.

Can Erin help with running, triathlon, and sports performance issues?

Erin is a runner and triathlete, which helps her manage sports injuries with a practical, sport-specific approach. She treats overuse injuries, load issues, biomechanical problems, and guides safe return-to-sport plans. Learn more: Sports Physiotherapy.

Does Erin provide treatment for women’s health conditions?

Yes. Erin supports active women with mastitis, blocked ducts, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain, post-natal rehabilitation, return-to-exercise plans, and pelvic-related biomechanical issues. Related info: Women’s Health Physiotherapy.

Take the Next Step in Your Recovery

Erin is committed to helping you move better, feel stronger, and stay active at every stage of life. Whether you are recovering from injury, managing longer-term pain, or aiming to improve sports performance, she will build a clear, structured plan to guide your progress.

Book an appointment today to start your recovery and performance plan with Erin.