About Scott Palmer
Scott Palmer is a Titled APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and Director of The Physio Studio, with more than 25 years of experience and a Master of Sports Physiotherapy. He works with runners, cyclists and athletes of all levels who want to recover from injury, improve performance and stay active long term.
His approach centres on accurate diagnosis, progressive loading and a structured return to sport, combining hands-on physiotherapy with targeted strength and movement-based rehabilitation to address pain and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Scott has extensive experience in elite and community sport - currently physiotherapist to the Sturt Sabres (NBL1) and head physiotherapist at Goodwood Saints Football Club, and previously with the Adelaide Lightning (WNBL) and Adelaide Football Club (AFL/SANFL). A former NBL1 basketball player, runner, cyclist and 5× IRONMAN finisher, he understands the demands of endurance sport and the importance of a safe, confident return to training.
Special interests
- Running-related injuries - calf strains, Achilles and knee pain
- Sports injuries - ankle, knee and hamstring
- Lower back and pelvic pain
- Cycling injuries and bike fitting
Qualifications & memberships
- Master of Sports Physiotherapy - La Trobe University
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy - University of South Australia
- Titled APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
- Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association (APAM, Sports Physiotherapy Australia)
- Member, Australian College of Physiotherapists
- Additional training: DMA Clinical Pilates, dry needling, running assessments and bike fitting