Damian Lazzaro
Clinical Director & Senior Physiotherapist
ALBION & WEST END
NOTE: Damian’s diary is closed to new patients
Damian founded Brisbane Physiotherapy and Podiatry in 2022. Damian has treated English Premier League footballers, international recording artists, professional athletes and theatre stars. Regardless of who you are, Damian is committed to providing an outstanding quality of care.
His experience includes:
Clinical Lead and Senior Physiotherapist at one of Central London’s top sports medicine clinics
Team Physiotherapist with Great Britain Lions
Head Physiotherapist to Anglican Church Grammar School’s 1st XV Rugby Team
Inpatient physiotherapist at the Mater Private Hospital’s medical and orthopaedic wards
Work with the Federal Government
While Damian is skilled in managing all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, he has particular expertise in:
Lower back disorders - particularly lumbar disc pathologies and facet joint dysfunction
Knee pain - particularly disorders of the patellofemoral joint (anterior knee pain) and ligament injury
Shoulder pain - particularly impingement and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Orthopaedics - particularly ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair/debridement, hip/knee/shoulder joint replacement, ankle reconstruction and shoulder arthroscopy.
Conservative management of orthopaedic injuries - particularly ACL tears, Achilles tears, recurrent shoulder dislocations and meniscus injuries.
WorkCover Queensland and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims - particularly complicated cases.
Damian works closely alongside a number of Brisbane’s leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Sports Doctors to ensure his patients always achieve the best outcome. He combines his strong diagnostic skills with a wide array of treatment techniques including dry needling, massage and joint mobilisation/manipulation. He has expansive knowledge of exercise-based rehabilitation and builds bespoke programs to help you recover as efficiently as possible.
What People Are Saying about Damian
“Damian is incredible. Super knowledgeable and in depth assessment and guidance throughout my whole treatment plan. There’s a high level of duty of care and an obvious passion for what he does. I am so grateful for how much his treatments have helped my neck, back, knees and ankle issues. Highly recommend!”
— Alegria A
“I had a total knee replacement, was really struggling, and in a lot of pain. Damian was so supportive, encouraging, and helpful in helping me achieve my goals, but what struck me most was the incredible way he held my knee—like he was cradling a newborn baby. I felt so safe with his touch that it gave me the confidence to keep doing what I needed to. I’m very grateful.”
— Jennie G
“Can’t recommend enough. Damian is fantastic and really takes the time to explain the ins and outs of your injury and treatment. With his help I’ve recovered as well as I could have ever hoped. Thanks so much for your help Damian!”
— Scott B