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What it is
Sports injuries cover a wide range of muscle, tendon, ligament and joint problems that occur during training or competition. They can be sudden (such as a strain or sprain) or build over time with load. Rehabilitation and load management are essential to a confident return to sport.
Common symptoms
Everyone is different, but people often describe:
- Pain during or after training or competition
- Swelling, stiffness or reduced movement
- Reduced strength, power or control
- A sense of instability or guarding
- Difficulty performing sport-specific movements
Likely causes
Contributing factors can include:
- A sudden increase in training load or intensity
- Insufficient recovery between sessions
- Reduced strength, control or conditioning
- Previous injury
- Contact, collisions or awkward movements in sport
How physiotherapy can help
We support athletes of every level and all ages, and can help coordinate review with our onsite sports doctor where appropriate.
Physiotherapy may include:
- A thorough assessment and clear diagnosis
- Guidance on managing training load while you recover
- Progressive, sport-specific strengthening and rehabilitation
- A criteria-based approach to returning to sport
- Coordination with our on-site Sports & Exercise Physician where appropriate
What to expect at your appointment
- A discussion to understand your injury, sport and goals
- A physical assessment relevant to your sport
- A clear explanation and a structured plan
- Progressions tailored to your return-to-sport goals
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work with clubs and teams?
Yes. We provide physiotherapy to a number of local Adelaide sporting clubs including the Sturt Sabres Basketball Club, Cumberland United FC, Goodwood Saints FC and Metro Jets Netball club, and regularly support athletes across many sports.
When can I return to sport after an injury?
Return to sport is guided by your progress against specific milestones rather than time alone, to support a safe and confident return.
Can I see a sports physician if needed?
Yes. We have a Sports & Exercise Physician consulting on-site, so sports medicine and physiotherapy can work hand in hand when needed.
Scott Palmer — Owner/Director & APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Scott is the Owner and Director of The Physio Studio in Goodwood and a Titled APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist with a Master of Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University. A 5× IRONMAN finisher and former NBL1 basketball player, he has extensive experience diagnosing and rehabilitating sporting injuries across running, cycling, basketball and team sport, and managing return-to-play decisions so athletes come back fit rather than just pain-free.