Illawarra Champions recognised at an Illawarra Hawks game as part of Joint Vision’s Moving Forward Initiative

For physiotherapist Daniel Young, recovery is about far more than exercises and treatment plans — it’s about helping people return to the moments that matter most to them. 

Hip and knee pain doesn’t automatically mean surgery. Dr Anil Goudar explains when to see a specialist and how treatment decisions are made at Joint Vision.

When Sarsha McCallum tells people she’s a radiographer, the response is often the same. 

Christmas is a time to slow down and reflect. At Joint Vision, we’re grateful for the trust our community places in us and proud to care for people across the Illawarra when movement matters most.

CEO Wynter Dares said the founding idea for team-based orthopaedic treatment came from a simple but powerful question: Why can’t patients access everything they need in one place? 

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.