PhysioPM · Townsville

Persistent pain &
complex injury
physiotherapy
in Townsville

Get clarity on why you're still in pain, a plan that makes sense, and support to return to work, sport and life — without bouncing between short-term fixes.

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Longer appointments. Thorough assessment. Practical rehab. Townsville-based care.
Mick McGovern outside PhysioPM at Park St Specialists, Townsville
Is this for you?

You're in the right place if…

You may have already tried treatment, rest, scans or exercises and still feel stuck. PhysioPM is designed for people who want more than a quick fix — people who want to understand what's going on, build confidence again, and get back to the things that matter.

  • Your pain has been hanging around longer than expected
  • You keep flaring up every time you try to do more
  • You've had treatment before, but still don't feel clear on the problem
  • You want a better plan to return to work, running, training or everyday life
The PhysioPM difference
Not just another exercise sheet and a follow-up in six weeks.
Chronic and complex pain needs more than a checklist approach. You need someone who takes the time to understand the full picture — your history, your lifestyle, your goals — and builds a plan around that.
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What I treat

How I can help

Whether your pain has been going on for weeks or years, I can help you understand what's driving it and build a clear path forward.

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Persistent Pain

For people dealing with pain that keeps lingering, changing, or returning — even after previous treatment.

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Complex Injuries

For injuries that haven't followed the usual recovery timeline, or where previous rehab hasn't fully worked.

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Persistent Athletic Pain

For runners, lifters and active adults trying to return to sport or training without repeated setbacks.

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Return to Life & Function

For people who need a clear plan to rebuild confidence, movement and day-to-day function.

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How it works

A clearer path forward

Most people who come in have already tried a lot. The difference here is the approach — understanding first, then building a plan that actually fits your life.

1

Assess

We start by understanding your history, aggravating factors, movement, goals and the bigger picture around your pain.

2

Explain

You'll get a clear explanation of what seems to be driving the problem and what is most worth focusing on.

3

Plan

Together, we build a practical plan that fits your life, your current capacity, and your goals.

4

Rebuild

You'll work through targeted rehab, progression and coaching to help you return to work, sport and daily life with confidence.

At a glance
Step 01

Assess

Full history, movement and goals — the whole picture.

Step 02

Explain

Clear answers on what's driving the pain and why.

Step 03

Plan

A practical plan built around your life and capacity.

Step 04

Rebuild

Targeted rehab and coaching back to what matters.

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The difference

Why people choose PhysioPM

This isn't a high-volume clinic. It's a focused practice built around giving people with persistent pain the time, clarity and direction they deserve.

  • Longer appointments so you don't feel rushed

  • A focus on understanding the real drivers of pain, not just chasing symptoms

  • Evidence-based treatment that is practical, not overcomplicated

  • Rehab and coaching built around your actual work, sport and lifestyle

  • A calm, honest approach that helps you move forward with clarity

What this means for you
60 min
Initial appointments — enough time to actually understand what's going on
1 plan
Clear, tailored, and built around your life — not a generic protocol
0 guessing
You'll know what's driving the problem and what to focus on from day one
Mick McGovern, Physiotherapist at PhysioPM Townsville
Meet your physio

Mick McGovern

Physiotherapist · PhysioPM Townsville

I'm a Townsville physiotherapist with a special interest in persistent pain, complex injuries and helping active people get back to what matters.

My approach combines detailed assessment, clear education, practical rehab and ongoing support — so you leave with more clarity, more direction and less confusion.

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Common questions

Common questions

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That's very common. Many people arrive after trying several approaches and still feeling stuck. We take the time to understand what has and hasn't worked, and build from there — rather than repeating the same process.
Yes. Persistent pain is the main focus of this practice. Whether your pain started recently or has been going on for a long time, the approach is the same — understand what's driving it, build a clear plan, and work through it step by step.
We start by talking through your history properly — not just the injury, but the full picture. Then we assess what's contributing to the problem, identify what's most important to address first, and you leave with a clear plan for moving forward.
No referral is needed to book. Scans are not required beforehand either — in many cases a thorough conversation and assessment tells us more than imaging alone. If scans would genuinely help, that can be discussed as part of your plan.
That depends on your goals, the complexity of the problem and how long it's been going on. The aim is always to give you a clear direction from the start and review progress as we go — so you're never left wondering what the plan is.
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Ready when you are

Ready for a clearer plan?

If you're dealing with ongoing pain or a complex injury and want a better way forward, book an initial appointment. We'll start by understanding what's going on, what matters to you, and what the next step should be.

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