BHSc (Physiotherapy, University of Auckland)
MSc (Physiology, University of Auckland)
MEd (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, University of Texas)

After 15 years as Head Physiotherapist for the Manly Sea Eagles (2003-2018), I decided to change paths and return to private practice, setting up my own business Sports and Spines in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Besides having a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy I also have a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin and a Level II ASCA (Australian Strength and Conditioning) certificate.

As Head Physio at the Sea Eagles, I was in charge of management of the top 30 injuries which included diagnosing, treating and rehabilitation for return to training and games as well as authoring rehab and prehab programmes. I also oversaw the junior physiotherapy programme for Harold Mathews, SG Ball and Jersey Flegg.

Prior to working with the Sea Eagles I managed a back rehabilitation centre in New Jersey, USA where the focus was on exercise rehabilitation for chronic back conditions and returning the client to work.

I have worked with a number of sports teams and associations (besides the Sea Eagles), including The NZ Kiwis (rugby league), NSWRL, the Junior Kangaroos (rugby league), Surfing Australia, Northern Spirit Soccer, Curl Curl men’s premier football, NSW volleyball and Pacheco Jiu Jitsu.

“I worked with Andre for the best part of 5 years and he really helped me not only get back to full fitness when injured he also helped me with many injury prevention techniques that kept me on the field! I would thoroughly recommend him as a physio, as he is highly trained and will help you in any way you need!"

- Tom Trbojevic

"I've just hurt my shoulder and come down to see old faithful Andre Rickenbach. If you're ever injured come down to Kingdom Gym. He looked after me for 15 years or more at Manly and always had me ready to go on the field."

- Brett Stewart

“My name is Jake Trbojevic. Andre was my club Head Physio at the Manly Sea Eagles since 2013, and he was Head Physio for many more years before that.

He has helped me and many of my teammates through numerous major injuries, but it is also the week to week maintenance of niggling injuries that allows us to get out on the field each week that we are most appreciative of. As footballers we hate missing games, and under his guidance we were able to minimise the amount of time we spent on the sidelines.”

- Jake Trbojevic