Who we help

We support:

• Recreational and competitive athletes

• Weekend warriors and gym-goers

• Runners, cyclists, swimmers, field and court sport athletes

• Teens and adults returning to sport after injury

• People wanting performance support without injury (strength, mobility, load management)

We treat the individual—not just the sport. Your plan is tailored to your body, training history, goals, and timeframes.

Common sports injuries we manage

Sports injuries vary by sport and training load, but commonly include:

• Hamstring, calf, quad and groin strains

• Ankle sprains and recurrent instability

• Knee pain (patellofemoral pain, tendon pain, meniscus-type symptoms)

• Achilles and plantar heel pain

• Hip and gluteal tendinopathy

• Shoulder pain (rotator cuff-related pain, instability, impingement-type symptoms)

• Back pain and load-related flare-ups

• Overuse injuries from sudden training increases, poor recovery, or technique factors

If you’re unsure what’s going on, assessment helps clarify the likely driver and the best next steps.

What to expect at your sports physio appointment

1) Detailed assessment

We assess:

• Your symptoms, injury history, and training load

• Movement quality, strength, mobility, control, and tolerance

• Sport-specific demands (running, jumping, change of direction, lifting, throwing)

• Contributing factors (recovery, sleep, workload, equipment/footwear)

2) Clear diagnosis and plan

You’ll leave with:

• A clear working diagnosis (what we think is happening and why)

• A structured rehab plan with progressions

• Advice on what to modify now (training, gym, sport) so you can keep moving safely

• A realistic return-to-sport pathway

3) Rehab that matches performance goals

Rehab isn’t just “pain relief.” We focus on rebuilding:

• Capacity (strength, power, endurance)

• Control (stability, technique, coordination)

• Confidence (graded exposure to sport demands)

Physiotherapy-led sports rehabilitation

Sports physio at Palms may include:

• Progressive strengthening and tendon loading (when appropriate)

• Mobility and movement retraining

• Balance, landing mechanics, and change-of-direction control

• Running progressions and graded return-to-training plans

• Manual therapy for symptom relief where clinically appropriate

• Education on training load management, pacing, and recovery

We aim for measurable progress, not guesswork.

Return-to-sport planning and injury prevention (what we actually mean)

“Injury prevention” is often about:

• Building the right strength and capacity for your sport

• Progressing load at the right pace

• Improving movement efficiency and confidence

• Reducing repeat flare-ups by addressing the real driver of symptoms

We can help you build a plan that supports performance and longevity.

Strength & conditioning support (Malaga rehabilitation gym)

Where appropriate, your rehab may use our Malaga gym for supervised strength and conditioning progressions.

Rehab gym (Malaga): https://www.palmsphysiotherapy.com.au/our-facilities-specialised-equipment/rehabilitation-gym

Imaging guidance (when clinically indicated)

Most sports injuries don’t automatically require scans. If imaging is likely to change management, we can advise:

• Whether imaging is indicated

• Which scan type is most appropriate

• The right referral pathway (some scans require GP/specialist referral for Medicare funding)

Scan info: https://www.palmsphysiotherapy.com.au/services/scan-imaging-referrals

Not improving? Consider a second opinion

If you’ve tried rehab but still feel stuck, we can provide a fresh assessment and plan review.

Second opinion: https://www.palmsphysiotherapy.com.au/services/need-a-second-opinion

General information disclaimer

This page provides general information only and does not replace individual assessment or medical advice. Treatment plans and outcomes vary depending on the injury type, severity, training load, health factors, and consistency of rehabilitation. If you have severe swelling, suspected fracture/dislocation, significant neurological symptoms, chest pain, fainting, or rapidly worsening function, seek urgent medical care.