Sports Physio
Sports injuries may occur as a result of an awkward landing (ankle/knee strain), a collision or fall during a rapid direction change (hamstring/calf strain) or as a progressively increasing pain, eg. shin splints/stress fractures. Our Physiotherapists are skilled in assessing and diagnosing these injuries and have strong networks with excellent specialists to ensure you receive the best treatment available. We will assist you throughout your rehabilitation to ensure that you are well prepared for your return to sport.
Our Sports Physio Work
Netball
- Harry Roesch is the current team physio for the Newton Jaguars State League Netball team. For season 2010 he ran a highly targeted pre season program to prepare the State League and Reserves teams for the coming season.
- Harry was selected as the State U/21 Netball team physio for the national championships in Canberra in 2009. The girls performed well throughout the tournament, however lost some close games, finishing 5th out of 7 teams.
Tour Down Under
- Harry was chosen to work at the 2010 Tour Down Under. His role included following the peloton and treating injured cyclists mid race.
Football
- Felicity worked closely with St Peters College 1st XVIII Football team in 2009 as team physio. She attended each game and treated injured players throughout the season.
Pre season preparation programs
- Our physios also run highly targeted preseason preparation programs for a range of sports. If you think your team would be interested in a preseason program contact libby@sportsspinal.com.au who would be happy to discuss possible options.
Taping Techniques for Sport
Through our experience with sports injuries, our physios have put together an information sheet designed to provide you with a basic idea of how to tape ankles for sport, to prevent injury or reduce further damage. This is a guide only and we recommend that you see a physio should you hurt your ankle during sport.
