Footy injuries fixed. All of them.

Hamstring strains are by far the most common — accounting for nearly 15% of all AFL injury presentations. After that: shoulder injuries (AC joint, rotator cuff, dislocation), knee injuries (ACL, meniscus, patellofemoral), ankle sprains and syndesmosis, groin strains and osteitis pubis, and lower back pain. We also treat calf strains, quad tears, and concussion-related presentations.

Grade 1: typically 1–3 weeks. Grade 2: 3–6 weeks. Grade 3: 8–12 weeks. But here's the thing — returning at 90% hamstring strength is exactly when re-injuries happen. We use objective strength testing and sprint load monitoring before clearing any player. The number of weeks matters less than whether your hamstring can actually handle full sprint loads. We'll be honest with you about where you are.

Recurring hamstring strains are almost always a sign of incomplete rehabilitation — returning before the muscle was genuinely ready, or not addressing the underlying cause. Common culprits: anterior pelvic tilt from hip flexor tightness, asymmetrical gluteal strength, poor sprint mechanics, or training load spikes. We assess the whole picture — not just the hamstring — to break the cycle. Research from the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport shows addressing underlying factors reduces re-injury by up to 70%.

No referral needed for standard physiotherapy. Book directly online or call 03 9100 3798. A GP referral is only required for WorkCover, TAC, or Medicare EPC plans. Private health insurance with physiotherapy extras is processed on the spot via HICAPS — you pay only the gap.

Almost always, yes. We design modified training programs that maintain your fitness and conditioning while protecting the injured structure. Complete rest is rarely appropriate for AFL injuries. We'll work with your coach and club trainer to ensure your modified program makes sense in your team's context. The goal is to keep you as close to match-fit as possible throughout recovery.

We work closely with Melbourne's leading sports medicine doctors and orthopaedic surgeons. If surgery is indicated, we can provide pre-surgical preparation — often called "prehab" — to improve your condition going into the procedure, which consistently leads to better post-surgical outcomes. Post-surgical rehabilitation for AFL-specific injuries like ACL reconstruction, shoulder stabilisation, and ankle reconstruction is a core part of what we do. See the AOA patient information for surgical details.

Yes — the majority of the AFL players we treat are local competition players from VAFA, EFL, and community football clubs across Melbourne. We treat players from Richmond City FC, Old Trinity FC, Marcellin Old Collegians, and many others. We also work directly with a number of club committees on season-long physiotherapy arrangements. Contact us to discuss club-level arrangements.