Antonia Kendrick
Allied Health Team Leader | Head PhysiotherapistAntonia Kendrick is the Head Physiotherapist and Allied Health Team Leader at MTP Health, bringing a genuine, patient-focused approach to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Meet Antonia
Passionate about helping people move better and feel more confident in their bodies, Antonia believes that education is a key part of achieving lasting results.
She takes the time to understand each patient's concerns, explain their condition and provide practical guidance to support their recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Antonia's Approach to Physiotherapy
Antonia is dedicated to helping people understand not only what may be causing their pain or movement difficulties, but also what they can do to improve. Her approach focuses on:
Personalised care
Understanding each patient's needs, challenges and goals.
Patient education
Helping people better understand their bodies, movement and recovery.
Movement and rehabilitation
Supporting improved mobility, strength and physical function.
Long-term wellbeing
Empowering patients with the knowledge and confidence to maintain their progress.
Part of the MTP Health team
- As part of MTP Health's multidisciplinary team, Antonia works within a collaborative environment that brings together physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and orthopaedic specialists to support better patient outcomes.
Book an Appointment with Antonia
Whether you're managing pain, recovering from an injury or looking to improve how you move, Antonia and the MTP Health team are here to help.
Areas of expertise
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Personalised care
- Patient education
- Movement and mobility
- Strength and physical function
- Long-term wellbeing
Review work
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Clicking, Cracking, Popping Joints: Harmless or a Warning Sign?Clicking, cracking and popping joints are usually harmless, but not always. Here is what causes the noise, when it is normal and the signs worth checking.
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Morning Joint Stiffness: Why It Happens and How Long Is NormalMorning joint stiffness is common, yet its duration and pattern can matter. What counts as normal, why it happens and when it is worth getting checked.
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Why Joint Pain Feels Worse at Night, and What Actually HelpsJoint pain at night can steal your sleep. See why lying down makes it worse, the simple steps that may ease it, and when to check…
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Movement Is the Medicine for Arthritis, Not RestDoes exercise for arthritis help or harm your joints? The evidence favours movement over rest, and shows safe ways to start moving at any age.
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How to Increase Bone Density: Why Bones Need Load, Not Just CalciumCalcium alone rarely rebuilds bone. Here’s how mechanical load helps increase bone density, why it outperforms supplements, and what it means after 50.
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Osteopenia Caught Early: Your 10-Year Plan to Avoid a First FractureOsteopenia in your 50s is low bone density, not a disease. Here is how to stop osteopenia progressing, with the exercise and nutrition that protect bone.
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What ‘Good Recovery’ Looks Like Week by WeekSee what good recovery week by week looks like, from normal setbacks to the signs worth checking, and learn how to tell if yours is on…
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How to Increase Bone Density After 50: What Actually Works and What Wastes Your TimeHow to increase bone density after 50: what raises it, what wastes your time, and where supervised loading exercise fits, based on current evidence.
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Grip Strength: The 30-Second Test That Predicts How Well You’ll AgeA grip strength test takes 30 seconds and signals how well you’ll age. See the numbers by age and sex, what a weak grip means and…
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Heavy Lifting for Osteoporosis Isn’t Off Limits: What the Evidence Actually ShowsHeavy lifting for osteoporosis has strong Australian trial evidence. See what LIFTMOR and Onero found, who it suits, and how supervision keeps it safe.
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Sarcopenia: How Invisible Muscle Loss Leads to Falls, Fractures and Joint FailureSarcopenia is muscle loss you cannot see, and it quietly drives falls, fractures and joint damage. Here is how the chain works and what can slow…
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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need After 50 to Keep Muscle?How much protein after 50 is really enough to hold onto muscle? Australia's official figure, the higher target research points to, and how to hit it.
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Why You Start Losing Muscle at 40, and the Science of Getting It BackMuscle loss after 40 is normal, but not unstoppable. Here is what drives sarcopenia and how targeted strength work helps you rebuild and stay strong.
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Strength Benchmarks for Staying Independent at Home as You AgeThe strength benchmarks, from sit-to-stand to walking speed, that show whether you can keep living independently at home. See where you stand.
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Balance Exercises for Older Adults: Cutting Falls Risk in Your 60s, 70s and 80sBalance stays trainable in your 60s, 70s and 80s. Learn which balance exercises for older adults lower falls risk, the dose that works and how to…
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The Metabolic Side of Osteoarthritis: How Weight and Inflammation Affect Your JointsWeight and osteoarthritis are linked by more than load. See how body fat fuels joint inflammation and why modest weight loss may ease knee and hip…
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Training Around Pain: A Load Management Guide for Cranky JointsTraining around pain comes down to load management, not rest. Learn how much joint pain is safe, what to adjust, and how to keep training through…
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Return to Sport at 50+: Keep Running, Lifting and Playing Without Breaking DownReturning to sport at 50+ is realistic with the right approach to load, strength and recovery. Learn how to keep running, lifting and playing, and see…
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Training With an Ageing Body: Work With It, Not Against ItAgeing changes how you train, not whether you can. Learn to adjust strength, recovery and balance, so you keep moving well and stay active as you…
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Strength Training With Arthritis: Is It Safe?Is strength training with arthritis safe? Australian guidelines, current evidence and practical starting points from the MTP Health team in Sydney.
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What Is Osteoarthritis and Why Do My Joints Hurt?Osteoarthritis affects the whole joint, not just cartilage. Find out why your joints hurt, how it’s diagnosed in Australia and what helps you keep moving.
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Does Telehealth Physio Actually Work? What the Evidence SaysDoes telehealth physio work? See what Australian evidence says about video physiotherapy for knee, back and post-surgery care, plus 2026 Medicare costs.
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How Do I Keep My Joints Healthy After 50?Practical, cautious tips for healthy joints after 50, from movement and strength to weight, daily habits and when to see your GP.
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What Does an Exercise Physiologist Actually Do for Joint Pain?Wondering what an exercise physiologist does for joint pain? See how tailored, movement-first care can ease knee, hip, and shoulder pain at MTP Health.
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Q & A with a Womens Health PhysioQ & A with a Womens Health Physio Laura explains what the female body needs throughout stages of life: pregnancy, post-partum & menopause.Q & A with…
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Hamstring Tendinosis Part 1: DiagnosisHamstring tendinosis diagnosis, explained: the tendons involved, how it differs from tendonitis, the tests a physio uses and when an MRI may help.
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Breaking the Cycle of Recurring Injuries [Part 2]In this article we share the 3 keys for creating lasting change so the injury cycle is broken for good and the pain stays away.Breaking the…
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Breaking the Cycle of Recurring Injuries [Part 1]If you’re curious why you keep getting injured, we want to share our 5 steps that will help you stop the cycle of inury for good.Breaking…
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Where Most People Fall Down When It Comes to RehabHow to know if your physio treatment has worked. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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Injury [The Only Cause]Injury. Evidence-based advice from MTP Health’s physiotherapists and exercise physiologists in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better and with less pain.
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Pain [The Ultimate Guide]Pain. Evidence-based advice from MTP Health’s physiotherapists and exercise physiologists in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better and with less pain.
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Improving Your Mobility 101 [All About CARs]Improving your mobility all about cars. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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Anatomical Breakdown [Runners Mobility Routine]Runners mobility routine. Evidence-based advice from MTP Health’s physiotherapists and exercise physiologists in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better and…
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FAQ: Will I Have To See You Forever?FAQ: Will I Have To See You Forever?. Guidance from MTP Health’s physiotherapy and exercise physiology team in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better.
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What Weight Should I Be Using? [Estimated Reps To Failure A Guide to Optimal Training]What Weight Should I Be Using?. Guidance from MTP Health’s physiotherapy and exercise physiology team in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better.
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Research Review (Opinion): Minimum Amount of Physical Activity for Reduced Mortality & Extended Life ExpectancyResearch Review (Opinion): Minimum Amount of Physical Activity for Reduced Mortality & Extended Life Expectancy. Practical, evidence-based advice from the…
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How We Actually Get StrongerHow We Actually Get Stronger. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in St Leonards, Sydney.
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How We Actually Get Stronger – Part 2 [Muscle Contractile Component]How We Actually Get Stronger - Part 2. Guidance from MTP Health’s physiotherapy and exercise physiology team in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better.
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How We Actually Get Stronger – Part 1.1 [Neural Component: A Body With No Limits]How We Actually Get Stronger - Part 1.1. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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How We Actually Get Stronger Part 1.2 [Neural Component: The Movement Hierarchy]How We Actually Get Stronger Part 1.2. Guidance from MTP Health’s physiotherapy and exercise physiology team in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better.
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Empowering Insights Episode 4: Pragmatic Skill Acquisition [The Simple Way to Impact Your Life by Speeding Up Your Learning Curve]Empowering Insights Episode 4: Pragmatic Skill Acquisition. Insights from the MTP Health team in Sydney on moving well, managing pain and staying active.
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Empowering Insights Episode 3: Functional to Structural Decline [Why Injuries Seem To Occur Out of Nowhere]Empowering Insights Episode 3: Functional to Structural Decline. Insights from the MTP Health team in Sydney on moving well, managing pain and staying active.
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The Science Behind how Practice Literally Makes Perfect [Mobility, Performance & Your Brain]The Science Behind how Practice Literally Makes Perfect. Insights from the MTP Health team in Sydney on moving well, managing pain and staying active.
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This is TRUE Athletic Performance: Why the Best Athlete is Never the Strongest in the GymThis is TRUE Athletic Performance: Why the Best Athlete is Never the Strongest in the Gym. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and…
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Why you are Always Stiff, Tired and SoreWhy you are always stiff tired and sore. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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RUN FOREST RUNRUN FOREST RUN. Evidence-based advice from MTP Health’s physiotherapists and exercise physiologists in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better and with less…
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The single most important movement CrossFit…The single most important movement crossfit. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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MANAGING DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS)Managing delayed onset muscle soreness doms. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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What is Pain?What is Pain?. Evidence-based advice from MTP Health’s physiotherapists and exercise physiologists in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better and with less…
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The static stretching debate: what does it mean for CrossFit participants.The static stretching debate: what does it mean for CrossFit participants. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists…
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Not making change with your mobility? You may have mobility ADDNot making change with your mobility? You may have mobility ADD. Insights from the MTP Health team in Sydney on moving well, managing pain and staying…
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Improve your squat, attack the adductorsImprove your squat attack the adductors. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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What is ‘Mostability’? What do I NEED to know about it?What is 'Mostability'? What do I NEED to know about it?. Insights from the MTP Health team in Sydney on moving well, managing pain and staying…
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The key stone to quality squattingThe key stone to quality squatting. Guidance from MTP Health’s physiotherapy and exercise physiology team in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better.
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Position is power, but can you find it?Position is power but can you find it. Guidance from MTP Health’s physiotherapy and exercise physiology team in St Leonards, Sydney, to help you move better.
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To stabilise or to mobilise? That is the question.To stabilise or to mobilise that is the question. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.
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Tight hamstrings?? Don’t blame the victim.Tight hamstrings dont blame the victim. Practical, evidence-based advice from the physiotherapists and exercise physiologists at MTP Health in Sydney.