From hands-on treatment to expert rehab, our return to sports physiotherapy programs will get you back in action – and keep you injury-free.
As the go-to for musculoskeletal and sports injury physio in Melbourne CBD, we’re proud of our city’s world-renowned sporting culture. But we also see its less desirable side up close – in the form of sprains, strains, tendonitis and tears.
From our Melbourne Marathon runners to the amateur AFL players and HYROX obsessives, we see clients with sports injuries every day. As sports fans ourselves, we also know how frustrating it is when these derail your training or performance.
So, whether you need to rebuild strength or improve biomechanics, we’re committed to getting you rehabbed and preventing future injuries.
Sports injury physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physio concerned with diagnosing, preventing and rehabilitating injuries in pro and amateur athletes – plus anyone who keeps active.
In sports physiotherapy versus musculoskeletal physiotherapy, there is increased focus on movement quality, performance metrics and injury prevention. Tailored, sports-specific rehabilitation and training programs are used to address biomechanical issues and imbalances, and optimise strength, stability, speed and power.
A sports physiotherapist can treat:
Treatment typically combines manual therapy with exercise rehabilitation, movement retraining, strength work and education to help you perform at your best long-term – and prevent future injuries.
Impacting your ability to stand, walk and sleep without pain, knee injuries are very common in active folk.
Our physios can help rehab:
Physio is also crucial post-surgery.
Injuries to the muscles and tendons cause pain, limit mobility and impact performance. We regularly treat:
From contact sports like rugby and AFL to swimming, golf, weight-lifting, netball and tennis, many sports can lead to upper-body injuries.
We often treat:
Whether it’s from a too-speedy progression, poor running technique or the wrong pair of runners, we see a steady stream of running injuries. These include:
At The Alignment Studio, we tailor our rehabilitation programs to your specific sport, your biomechanical limitations, and your performance goals. Our physios assess, measure and track progress using cutting-edge VALD performance equipment, giving you a clear pathway so you can play on – uninjured.
Poor biomechanics and musculoskeletal imbalances often lead to recurring sports injuries, so we don’t just treat the problem; we address its root cause. We use a combination of VALD strength testing and movement analysis to identify your problem areas.
We’ll often use a combination of soft-tissue massage, joint mobilisation, shockwave therapy and dry needling to relieve pain and improve mobility. Then we’ll devise a personalised treatment plan that includes exercise prescription and mobility and strength progression work.
Active rehabilitation is recommended by top sports physiotherapists for optimal recovery outcomes, so we’ll keep you moving – safely. Using VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo equipment for benchmarking, we create sport-specific rehab programs that prioritise return to play and long-term recovery.
Don’t wait for severe pain to see a sports physio. They’re invaluable for prehabilitation as well as rehab, meaning they can assess your injury risk and help you reach peak performance and strength.
If you have any of the following, a sports physio will help:
When dealing with a sports injury, it’s best to choose a clinic with an integrated gym or advanced technology, such as the VALD system, that provides objective data to track your return-to-play progress. Our multidisciplinary clinic is fully equipped, and our expert team delivers first-class collaborative care.
Performance-focused rehab – We don’t just help you recover. With cutting-edge rehab facilities, VALD performance testing and experienced physios, we ensure you perform at your peak.
Holistic approach – Also offering Clinical Pilates, remedial massage, myotherapy and nutrition, we can manage complex injuries more effectively by collaborating on your care.
Strength and Pilates classes – Strength training reduces the risk of sports injuries by improving muscle strength and stability. We offer both Strength and Clinical Pilates classes for a safe and active recovery.
Online booking system – Book online in a minute. Or call our friendly reception team, and they’ll help you out!
Recovery time varies. Acute sports injuries often respond faster than chronic injuries, so don’t delay treatment. Muscle recovery from a minor strain may take a week or two of treatment, while an ACL tear – or complex injury that requires surgery – can take six months or longer.
Absolutely! One of the key roles of a sports physio is to identify the biomechanics, musculoskeletal weakness and imbalances that make you injury-prone, and address these with education, exercise prescription and strengthening.
