Dr. Sharon Patricia Wardle : Macquarie Centre Chiropractor
The most experienced chiropractor in the northern suburbs of Sydney
(Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Pymble, Ryde, Eastwood, Marsfield, Epping, North Epping, Denistone East, Denistone, West Ryde, Gladesville, Boronia Park, Meadowbank)
Dr. Sharon Wardle was one of the first chiropractors to study ergonomics and was granted access to conduct onsite injury analysis and prevention, as well as treatment of patients working in heavy industry. This involved familiarisation with equipment and tools used, watching employees at work, treating them onsite and initiating workplace modifications wherever possible. Having a good relationship with both management (through implementation of measures that saved costs due to time lost due to injury) and union representatives ( through patient confidentiality and always prioritising the wellbeing of patients/workers) led to resounding success in the form of decreased workers' compensation expenditure and increased production output. The same principles of observation and onsite treatment were applied when treating elite rugby union players: attending training sessions and games provided an opportunity to assess performance and treat injuries in a focused manner.
Awareness of a patient's psychological/emotional and social circumstances plays a very important role in treatment and recovery as well. Dr. Wardle's holistic approach to patient management has always acknowledged these factors.
Qualifications related to chiropractic
- Dr of Chiropractic, Dr of Osteopathy
- Ergonomics [UTS]
- Master of Chiropractic Science [Mac. Uni.]
- Master of Research [Mac. Uni.]: Academic scholarship granted for Distinction plus average
- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine [FIFA]
Non-chiropractic qualifications
- Grad. Dip. in Christian Studies [Morling]
- Dip. Lang. Japanese [Mac. Uni.]
- Private Pilot's Licence [Civil Aviation Authority]
Professional association memberships
- Sports Medicine Australia
- FIFA Medical Network
Treatment methods and focus:
Injury prevention:
- Postural assessment and medical history is used to diagnose the original cause of problem.
- Assess causes of muscle spasm (tension) and joint misalignments to reduce symptoms and improve sleep.
- Advise when to have chiropractic check-ups to prevent further 'flare-ups'.
- Postural correction and targeted exercise prescription are unique for every patient.
- Ergonomic advice re patient's workstation.
Pain relief:
- Massage (therapeutic, sports, trigger-point) is an important part of treatment prior to adjustment.
- Chiropractic adjustments are gentle corrections of joint misalignments which treat the source of the pain and tension.
- Check to see that prescribed exercises are understood and are performed correctly.
Conditions treated with chiropractic include:
- Headaches: tension, migraine, cervicogenic (from the neck
- Muscular pain and tension
- Joint pain and limitation of movement
- Insomnia (lack of sleep)
- Stress-related fatigue and pain
Location
Fitness First,
Shop 451, Loft Level (Level 4) Macquarie Centre,
Cnr Herring & Waterloo Rds,
Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113
[In the heart of Macquarie Park Innovation District]
Hours of operation
- By appointment only
- Mondays to Saturdays
- After hours sessions are available