A Sports Physiotherapist is a highly qualified professional with expert knowledge and skills in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries. In addition, they are experts in movement analysis and exercise prescription.  Sports Physiotherapists treat sports people of all ages and abilities, recreational to elite athletes, athletes with disabilities, teams and individuals.

A Sports Physiotherapist can help by:

• Identifying the problem area and treating this directly
• Identifying the causes and predisposing factors
• Providing rehabilitation following sporting or occupational injuries
• Providing rehabilitation and exercise before and after surgery
• Providing advice on exercise programs
• Optimising your return to sport after injury
• Resolving chronic pain and prevent further injury
• Enhancing sporting performance and sports technique
• Increasing your flexibility, muscle control and strength
• Educating you on how to self-manage your condition
• Cycling mechanics – bike setup
• Creating core stability and strengthening programs

Conditions that Physiotherapists treat include:

• Back and neck pain
• Headaches
• Muscle strains
• Joint sprains
• Post-operative care and rehabilitation
• Acute and chronic injuries
• Posture and alignment problems
• Sciatica
• Adolescent and children’s growing pains
• Preventative health – biomechanical analysis of gait