Shane Armfield is a physiotherapist at PhysioWorks Clayfield who helps people with vertigo and dizziness, jaw pain and TMD, neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, and recurring musculoskeletal concerns.

Shane suits patients who want clear reasoning, practical steps, and a staged plan they can follow between appointments. He combines careful assessment, patient education, hands-on physiotherapy when appropriate, and targeted rehabilitation for dizziness, balance, jaw, spinal, and sports-related issues.

How Shane Armfield Can Help

Shane Armfield helps patients understand what may be contributing to their symptoms, then builds a practical plan around their goals, tolerance, work demands, sport, and daily activities.

His treatment may include hands-on physiotherapy, education, load management, exercise progression, and targeted vestibular rehabilitation therapy when dizziness, balance, or positional vertigo symptoms are involved.

If your recovery has stalled, Shane can help sort priorities, simplify your plan, and review whether your symptoms need a different management pathway.

Clinical Focus and Background

Shane Armfield has over 30 years of clinical experience and frequently works with presentations involving the spine, balance system, jaw, headache patterns, and sports-related load issues.

He prioritises calm, practical education so patients know what matters most, what to change now, and how to progress safely. This approach suits people who want a plan that supports function and reduces repeated flare-ups over time.

Shane Armfield’s Special Interests

Vestibular Physiotherapy and Balance

• BPPV
• Vertigo and dizziness
• Cervicogenic dizziness
• Vestibular physiotherapy
• Balance training

Jaw, Headache and Neck Conditions

• Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
• Cervicogenic headache
• Neck pain
• Headache, neck and jaw pain

Spinal and Sports Presentations

• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Sports physiotherapy
• Running injuries
• Exercise programs

Treatment Style and Rehabilitation Approach

Shane Armfield uses a practical mix of assessment, education, hands-on care when appropriate, and progressive rehabilitation. His goal is to help patients understand what is happening and what they can do next.

• Vestibular rehabilitation may support balance retraining and dizziness management when appropriate.
• Manual therapy may assist movement and symptom relief as part of a broader plan.
• Exercise programs help build strength, control, and tolerance for work, sport, and daily life.
• Balance training can help improve stability and confidence with movement.

How Shane Tracks Progress

Shane focuses on measurable progress. Depending on your situation, this may include reduced dizziness episodes, improved balance confidence, better jaw or neck movement, fewer flare-ups, or improved tolerance for training and daily activity.

Review appointments check what has changed, what still needs work, and whether your plan needs progression or simplification. This keeps rehabilitation realistic, goal-driven, and aligned with your lifestyle.

When Should You Book Again?

It is worth booking again if symptoms are not improving, keep returning, or begin limiting work, sport, driving, sleep, or daily activity. Early reassessment can help clarify whether your plan needs to change.

This is also relevant if you have recurring vertigo episodes, worsening jaw clicking or locking, neck-related headaches, or back pain that keeps flaring with training or work demands.

Appointments, Fees and Rebates

Shane consults at PhysioWorks Clayfield. Appointment fees and rebate options can vary depending on the appointment type, funding pathway, and supporting documentation.

• Private health insurance and third-party insurers
• Physiotherapy fees and rebates
• Medicare, WorkCover, DVA, NDIS, CTP, and sports insurers may apply where clinically and administratively appropriate.

For general information about physiotherapy standards and practitioner listings in Australia, visit the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

FAQs About Seeing Shane Armfield

Where does Shane Armfield practise?

Shane Armfield practises at PhysioWorks Clayfield. You can book a physiotherapy appointment online through the Clayfield booking pathway or call the clinic if you are unsure which appointment type suits your needs.

What does Shane Armfield commonly help with?

Shane commonly helps with vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, jaw pain, TMD, neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, sciatica, and sports-related issues. He focuses on clear assessment and practical planning.

Can I book online with Shane Armfield?

Yes, you can book online with Shane Armfield at PhysioWorks Clayfield. Choose a physiotherapy appointment, or call the clinic if you need help selecting the right appointment type.

Does Shane Armfield help with vertigo and dizziness?

Yes, Shane assesses dizziness, positional vertigo, and balance problems. When appropriate, he may use vestibular rehabilitation strategies, education, and specific exercises to support balance and symptom management.

Does Shane Armfield treat jaw pain and TMD?

Yes, Shane works with jaw pain and temporomandibular disorder. Treatment may include education, hands-on care when appropriate, and exercises matched to jaw, neck, posture, and clenching-related contributors.

Can Shane Armfield help with neck pain or back pain?

Yes, Shane helps people with neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, and sciatica. He assesses contributing factors, explains the likely drivers, and builds a staged plan to support movement, strength, and daily function.

Does Shane Armfield treat sports or running injuries?

Yes, Shane works with active adults, runners, and athletes managing training load, recurring symptoms, and overuse injuries. His approach focuses on practical progress, load management, and measurable return-to-activity goals.