When can you safely return to running after injury or surgery? Exercise Physiologist Caitlin explains the key milestones that matter — from walking tolerance to gradual run-walk progression — and how to rebuild confidence without risking re-injury.

GPs from across the Illawarra joined Joint Vision for an RACGP CPD Orthopaedic Workshop, an evening of practical education, hands-on demonstrations and specialty-led updates in musculoskeletal care.

Celebrating three remarkable Illawarra Champions whose courage, resilience and generosity inspire our community and reflect Joint Vision’s Moving Forward initiative.

Returning to driving is one of the most common questions we hear from patients recovering from foot, ankle, or lower-limb injuries — especially those who have been in a CAM (controlled ankle movement) boot after surgery. The challenge is that the answer isn’t the same for everyone. 

For radiographer Michelle Le Plenier, there’s something incredibly rewarding about being part of a patient’s diagnosis — the moment uncertainty becomes clarity. 

Behind every act of resilience or recovery, there’s also a science that makes movement possible — and at the centre of that science is the Joint Vision Orthopaedic Research Institute (JVORI). 

To shine a light on the work of the Joint Vision Orthopaedic Research Institute (JVORI) — a registered Health Promotion Charity conducting musculoskeletal research in the Illawarra — we’re inviting you to nominate an Illawarra Champion. 

For lead allied health assistant Rebecca Kay, the most rewarding part of her job is witnessing transformation — watching patients arrive with limited mobility and leave with confidence, strength, and a renewed sense of possibility. 

As pain physician Dr David Manohar explains, pain is one of the most frequent reasons people seek medical care, yet it’s often one of the most complex issues to treat. 

As Dr Laura Clarke, Director of Allied Health at Joint Vision, explains recovery is powered by an integrated healthcare team that works together from diagnosis to full return to activity. 

When people hear the word sonographer, many think of someone recording notes or typing in courtrooms. But for Mikayla Moran, the role looks a little different.

When exercise physiologist Caitlin Beatty felt a pop in her knee during a game of netball, she knew something was wrong.  

This week Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group will proudly represent the Illawarra on the state stage, as a finalist in the Excellence in Large Business category at the NSW Business Awards.

For senior physiotherapist Kat Chounlamountry, helping people move freely again isn’t just a job — it’s instinct.   

When osteopath Toby Barker joined the team at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group, it wasn’t just another career move — it was a full-circle moment. 

For physiotherapist Alicia Frey, the best part of her job is seeing people regain their confidence — and their passions — after injury. 

When Steffan Evans was a teenager suffering shin pain, he faced a decision — follow his passion for Irish dance or pursue an interest in podiatry.

At the 2025 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards, Joint Vision was honoured to receive the award for Excellence in Large Business.

For many orthopaedic patients, surgery is not the only answer. In fact, about 70 per cent of people don’t require an operation at all — which is where Dr Laura Clarke, Director of Allied Health and Research at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group, plays a pivotal role.