Shane Armfield

How Shane Armfield Can Help

Shane Armfield is a physiotherapist at PhysioWorks Clayfield. He helps people with vertigo and dizziness, jaw pain (TMD), and lower back pain. Shane Armfield also works across broader neck pain presentations where symptoms can involve more than one area.

Shane focuses on clear assessment and practical planning. He explains what is most likely contributing to your symptoms, then builds a staged plan you can follow between visits. Treatment may include hands-on physiotherapy when appropriate, load management advice, and targeted vestibular rehabilitation therapy when dizziness or balance issues play a role.

If your recovery has stalled or you feel unsure about what to do next, Shane can help clarify options and priorities so your plan becomes simpler and more actionable.

Who Shane Works Best With

• People with recurring or long-standing symptoms who want clarity and direction
• Adults managing complex presentations involving more than one area (for example neck, jaw, and headache patterns)
• People with dizziness, balance problems, or positional vertigo that impacts daily life
• Active adults and athletes wanting a structured plan and measurable progress
• Runners and field/court sport athletes managing training load and overuse injuries

What to Expect in Your First Appointment

Your first appointment starts with a detailed history, including what triggers your symptoms, what eases them, and how they affect work, sport, sleep, and daily tasks. Shane then assesses movement, strength, coordination, and relevant systems (for example neck/jaw function or balance testing) to identify likely contributors.

You will leave with a clear explanation, practical next steps, and a plan matched to your goals and current tolerance. If needed, Shane will also outline what signs would warrant further review or referral.

• Clear explanation and plan
• Practical self-management steps
• Hands-on treatment when appropriate
• Exercises matched to your goals and capacity

Clinical Focus & Background

Shane Armfield has over 30 years of clinical experience and frequently works with presentations that involve the spine, balance system, and jaw. Many people book with him when symptoms keep returning, when more than one region feels involved, or when earlier care has not provided lasting progress.

He prioritises calm, practical education so you 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 flare-ups over time, rather than relying on short-lived fixes.

Many Clayfield patients book with Shane Armfield for clear reasoning, practical steps, and structured progress checks.

Conditions Commonly Managed

• BPPV (benign positional vertigo)
• Vertigo and dizziness
• Neck-related dizziness
• TMJ pain and dysfunction (TMD)
• Cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches
• Lower back pain
• Sciatica and nerve-related leg pain
• Running injuries

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Treatment Approach

Shane Armfield uses a practical mix of hands-on care and progressive rehab to improve function and reduce flare-ups.

• Vestibular rehabilitation – supports balance retraining and dizziness reduction when appropriate
• Manual therapy – may assist movement and symptom relief as part of a broader plan
• Exercise programs – builds strength, control, and tolerance for work and sport
• Balance training – improves stability and confidence with movement

How We Track Progress

Shane Armfield 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 to Book Again

It is often worth booking again if symptoms are not improving, keep returning, or begin limiting work, sport, driving, or sleep. Early reassessment can help prevent small issues from becoming larger setbacks.

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

Appointments, Fees & Rebates

• Private health insurance and third-party insurers
• Physiotherapy fees and rebates
• Medicare, WorkCover, DVA, NDIS, CTP, and sports insurers (where applicable)

For more information about physiotherapy standards and practitioner listings, you can visit the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Book online to see Shane Armfield at PhysioWorks Clayfield. Best suited to people wanting clear reasoning, practical steps, and structured progress.