Our Approach to Sports Physiotherapy

1. Injury Prevention

Stay ahead of injuries with proactive strategies tailored to your needs. Our services include:

• Biomechanical Assessments: Evaluate techniques to identify and address movement inefficiencies
• Strength Training Programs: Build resilience with exercises focused on weak areas, flexibility, and proprioception
• Warm-Up Techniques and Drills: Reduce injury risk through proper preparation for sports activities

2. Rehabilitation and Pain Management

Recover quickly and effectively with our comprehensive rehabilitation services:

• Personalised Rehab Programs: Designed to restore strength, mobility, and function
• Pain Relief Techniques: Including manual therapy, shock wave therapy, dry needling, and more
• Injury-Specific Care: Expertise in conditions like ACL rehab, rotator cuff injuries, and tendinopathy

3. Performance Enhancement

Achieve your full potential with our performance-focused services:

• Gait and Running Analysis: Identify and correct faulty mechanics for optimal performance
• Sports-Specific Retraining: Fine-tune techniques to suit the unique demands of your sport
• Training Load Management: Optimise your regimen to balance performance and recovery

4. Education and Long-Term Wellness

We empower our clients with knowledge to support their health and performance:

• Self-Management Techniques: Learn strategies to prevent injuries and maintain peak condition
• Effective Training Regimes: Maximise your results with expert guidance on proper mechanics

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Our Melbourne clinic specialises in managing both acute and chronic injuries, ensuring a swift return to activity. Some common injuries we treat include:

• Knee Injuries: ACL tears, runner’s knee, patellar tendonitis
• Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff injuries, impingement, bursitis
• Overuse Injuries: Tennis/golfer’s elbow, shin splints, Achilles tendonitis
• General Sports Injuries: Fractures, sprains, strains, muscle tears (hamstring, quadriceps, calf), and hip flexor strains.
• Other Conditions: Concussions, dislocations, and contusions (bruises).
• Chronic Pain: Plantar fasciitis, hip flexor strain, IT band syndrome



For Athletes

In addition to treating injuries, we provide services that help athletes excel and prevent future issues:

• Injury Prevention: Stay proactive with tailored programs, including proper warm-ups, stretching, and strength training
• Strength and Conditioning: Build resilience with personalised exercise prescription designed to target weak areas and enhance overall performance
• Running Assessments: Identify and correct gait issues to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk
• Biomechanical Assessments and Corrections: Optimise your movement patterns for improved performance and reduced pain
• Sports-Specific Retraining: Tailor techniques to the unique demands of your sport

Why Choose Back On Track Sports Physiotherapy?

With a team of titled sports physiotherapists, advanced treatment techniques, and a focus on athlete-centered care, we ensure you receive the highest standard of support. From weekend warriors to elite athletes, we tailor our services to your goals and needs.