Erin Runge
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates
Erin Runge Physiotherapist
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor at PhysioWorks Sandgate and Clayfield
Erin Runge, Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor at PhysioWorks Sandgate and Clayfield.
Meet Erin Runge
Erin Runge is a senior physiotherapist and Pilates instructor at PhysioWorks Sandgate and PhysioWorks Clayfield. Previously known as Erin Hickey, Erin helps people manage pain, improve movement, and return to sport, work, exercise, and everyday life with a clear plan.
Erin commonly helps people with neck pain, back pain, BPPV and positional vertigo, knee conditions, running-related concerns, Pilates-based rehabilitation, women’s health presentations, and post-operative or post-fracture recovery.
Her approach suits people who want practical answers, structured rehabilitation, and clear progress checks rather than vague advice.
Choose Your Preferred Clinic
Erin Runge practises at both PhysioWorks Sandgate and PhysioWorks Clayfield. Choose the clinic that suits your location, appointment time, and travel plans.
- Sandgate: convenient for Sandgate, Brighton, Deagon, Shorncliffe, Bracken Ridge, and nearby northside suburbs.
- Clayfield: convenient for Clayfield, Hendra, Ascot, Albion, Nundah, Wooloowin, and nearby inner north suburbs.
Why Book With Erin Runge?
- Senior physiotherapist working from PhysioWorks Sandgate and Clayfield
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Pilates instructor with a strong focus on movement control and practical rehab
- Clinical interests include neck pain, back pain, dizziness, knee pain, running injuries, women’s health, and post-operative rehabilitation
- Clear assessment, plain-language explanations, hands-on care where appropriate, and exercise progressions matched to your goals
Erin May Be a Good Fit If You Want Help With:
- Recurring neck, back, knee, or running-related symptoms
- Dizziness, BPPV, or balance concerns
- Pilates-based rehabilitation and movement control
- Pregnancy, post-natal, or women’s health physiotherapy support
- A structured return after surgery, fracture, or injury
- A clear plan with progress checks, not vague advice
What Happens in Your First Appointment?
- Erin listens to your story, symptoms, goals, and daily demands
- She checks movement, strength, balance, control, and load tolerance
- You receive a clear explanation of likely contributors
- You leave with practical next steps and early exercises
How Erin Runge Can Help
Erin starts by identifying what is driving your symptoms and what may be keeping them going. She then explains the findings in plain language and maps out practical options that fit your goals, schedule, and current capacity.
Treatment may include hands-on physiotherapy when appropriate, education, load management advice, Pilates-based rehabilitation, balance or vestibular exercises, and a targeted exercise program to build strength, control, and confidence.
If you feel stuck, uncertain, or unsure how to progress, Erin can help you set a clear direction with realistic checkpoints.
Who Erin Runge Commonly Helps
- Active adults who want a structured plan and measurable progress
- People with recurring symptoms who want clarity and a step-by-step return to activity
- Runners and triathletes managing training load, niggles, or return-to-running planning
- Women during pregnancy or post-natal stages wanting safe, practical rehabilitation
- People who want Pilates-based rehabilitation to improve posture, control, and whole-body strength
- People returning after surgery or fracture who want steady progression
- People with dizziness, balance changes, or BPPV symptoms
Clinical Focus and Background
Erin holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from The University of Queensland. She also teaches Pilates-style exercise, which supports people who want better movement control, stronger foundations, and a steady return to sport or everyday activity.
Because Pilates can be scaled up or down, Erin often uses it to bridge the gap between “pain has settled” and “I can train, lift, or keep up with life again”. This approach suits persistent or recurring issues where strength, control, breathing, pacing, and confidence matter.
What Erin Commonly Helps With
- Neck pain, headaches, posture-related pain, and neck stiffness
- Back pain, recurring spinal pain, and movement-related discomfort
- Runner’s knee, knee pain, and training-load related symptoms
- Tendinopathy, muscle strains, and overload injuries
- BPPV, dizziness, and vestibular-related balance concerns
- Post-operative rehabilitation and post-fracture rehabilitation
- Women’s health physiotherapy, including pregnancy and post-natal rehabilitation where appropriate
Erin Runge’s Special Interests
Spinal Pain and Posture
Running, Knee Pain and Active Rehabilitation
Vestibular and Balance Physiotherapy
Women’s Health, Pregnancy and Post-Natal Care
Erin’s Physiotherapy Approach
Erin uses a practical assessment-first approach. She looks at your symptoms, movement, strength, balance, training load, work demands, and goals before recommending a plan.
Her treatment may include education, hands-on care, dry needling where appropriate, exercise rehabilitation, Pilates-based progressions, vestibular rehabilitation, and return-to-activity planning. The aim is to help you understand what to do next and how to progress safely.
How Erin Tracks Progress
Erin focuses on measurable progress. This may include reduced symptom frequency, improved range of movement, better strength and control, improved balance, or more confidence returning to training, work, or parenting tasks.
Review appointments check what has changed, what still needs work, and whether your plan needs progression. As a result, your rehabilitation stays realistic and goal-driven rather than relying on quick fixes.
When Should You Book Again?
Book again if symptoms are not improving, keep returning, or limit sport, work, sleep, exercise, or daily activity. Early reassessment may help prevent a small issue from becoming a bigger setback.
For example, book a review if pain returns after a training increase, dizziness flares with head turns or rolling in bed, or rehabilitation stalls once you return to running and strength work. Erin can then adjust your plan and progress your next steps.
Appointments, Fees and Rebates
Erin is a registered physiotherapy provider with all private health insurance funds, WorkCover, Medicare, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, NDIS, CTP, and sports insurers where applicable.
- Private health insurance and third-party insurers
- Physiotherapy fees and rebates
- Medicare physiotherapy
- WorkCover physiotherapy
- NDIS physiotherapy
For more information about physiotherapy standards and professional registration, visit the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Book an Appointment With Erin Runge
You can book online with Erin Runge at PhysioWorks Sandgate or PhysioWorks Clayfield. Erin may be a good fit if you want help with neck pain, back pain, dizziness, knee pain, running injuries, Pilates-based rehabilitation, women’s health concerns, or post-operative recovery.
FAQs About Erin Runge
Where does Erin Runge practise?
Erin Runge practises at PhysioWorks Sandgate and PhysioWorks Clayfield. You can book at either clinic, so choose the location that best suits your schedule, travel, and preferred appointment time.
What does Erin Runge commonly help with?
Erin Runge commonly helps with neck pain, back pain, dizziness, BPPV, knee pain, running-related concerns, Pilates-based rehabilitation, women’s health presentations, and post-operative or post-fracture recovery. She focuses on clear assessment, practical treatment, and structured progressions.
Can I book online with Erin Runge?
Yes. You can book online with Erin Runge at either Sandgate or Clayfield. Use the booking buttons on this page to choose your preferred clinic and appointment time.
Does Erin Runge use Pilates in rehabilitation?
Yes. Erin Runge may use Pilates-based rehabilitation, including reformer and clinician-led exercise options, when it suits your goals. Pilates can help build movement control, posture awareness, strength, and confidence during recovery.
Does Erin Runge help with dizziness or vertigo?
Yes. Erin Runge helps people with dizziness and vestibular-related concerns, including BPPV where appropriate. Assessment helps identify likely contributors and guide exercises or treatment options that match your symptoms.
Does Erin Runge help with sports injuries?
Yes. Erin Runge helps active people, including runners and triathletes, manage sports-related pain and training-load issues. Treatment may include load management, strength work, movement retraining, and staged return-to-activity planning.
Does Erin Runge provide post-operative rehabilitation?
Yes. Erin Runge provides post-operative and post-fracture rehabilitation where appropriate. Rehabilitation usually focuses on restoring movement, building strength, improving function, and progressing safely toward work, sport, or daily activity goals.
Do I need a referral to see Erin Runge?
No. You can book directly with Erin Runge for a physiotherapy appointment. However, some funding pathways, such as Medicare or third-party claims, may require a GP referral, insurer approval, or claim details.
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