Sports injuries: back on the field, safely.
Physiotherapy, clinical Pilates and acupuncture for rehabilitation and return-to-sport, at our Highgate Hill clinic.
Whether it's a sprain, strain or overuse injury, the goal is the same: get you back to sport safely, and reduce the chance it happens again.
Injuries we commonly treat
- Sprains and strains
- Overuse and repetitive strain injuries
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
- Knee and ankle injuries
Assessment, then a plan
Every injury gets a proper look, not just at what's damaged, but why it happened. That might be how much you've been training, an old weakness in a muscle, or the way you move during your sport. Fixing only the sore spot without fixing the reason it happened is how the same injury keeps coming back. Treatment addresses both, so getting back to sport is safer and lasts longer this time.
Overuse injuries that build up slowly, like a sore Achilles or a painful elbow from repeated strain, are what doctors call tendinopathy: the tendon hasn't torn, but it's become irritated and weaker from repeated load without enough recovery time. In Traditional Chinese Medicine this kind of slow-building, nagging pain often reflects Qi and Blood Stasis in the area, where circulation has become sluggish rather than flowing freely. Acupuncture helps get that circulation moving again, working alongside hands-on therapy and graded exercise to rebuild the tendon's strength.
- Physiotherapy
Manual therapy, targeted exercise and hands-on treatment for the injury itself.
- Clinical Pilates
Rebuilding strength, control and stability through supervised, graded exercise.
- Acupuncture
Pain relief and improved circulation to support recovery.
Wondering whether a regular studio class would do the same job as supervised rehabilitation? See clinical Pilates vs regular Pilates. If you have been offered dry needling for a tight or overloaded muscle, acupuncture vs dry needling explains how the two differ.
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Conditions we commonly help with
From weekend sport to competitive training, injuries are assessed and treated with a plan matched to your goals and timeline.
Book now- Muscle strainsHamstring, calf and back strains.
- Ligament sprainsAnkle and knee sprains.
- Shoulder injuriesRotator cuff strain and instability.
- Overuse injuriesDoctors call this tendinopathy, a tendon worn down by repeated strain, plus other repetitive strain injuries.
- Return-to-sport planningA graded pathway back to full training.
- Injury preventionLooking at how you move and train so the same injury doesn't keep coming back.
What to expect in your session
- A thorough assessment
Understanding the injury, the load and the goal.
- Hands-on treatment
Addressing pain and restriction directly.
- A graded return-to-sport plan
Rebuilding strength and confidence in stages.
Rushing back to sport too soon is how injuries come back. We build a plan that lasts.
- Physiotherapy, clinical Pilates and acupuncture under one roof
- 20+ years of clinical experience with sporting injuries
- A graded, personalised return-to-sport plan
- One-on-one care, every session
Patient story
A patient came in years after an old ankle ligament injury, with new swelling and tingling that had developed in the toes. Acupuncture eased the immediate symptoms, but the lasting fix came from identifying that the old injury had left the foot loading unevenly. Custom orthotics corrected the imbalance, and the tingling resolved completely.
Details altered to protect patient privacy. Individual results vary and depend on your specific condition and history.
Our belief
You play a vital role in your own recovery. The earlier you seek treatment, the quicker you get back to sport.
Good questions
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Will I have to stop playing sport completely?
Rarely a full stop. Most plans keep you moving in some capacity while protecting the injury, with a graded return to full training.
Is it too late if I've had this injury for a while?
No, it's never too late to start treating an injury properly, even long-standing ones respond well to the right plan.
How long until I'm back training?
It depends on the injury, but we'll give you a realistic timeline after assessment, along with what you can safely do in the meantime.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No, you can book directly. A referral is only required for WorkCover, Veterans' Affairs, CTP or a Medicare chronic condition management plan.
Can I claim on my private health fund?
In most cases, yes. The clinic is registered with all major health funds for physiotherapy, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, so most policies allow you to claim on the spot through HICAPS and just pay the gap. Check with your fund to confirm your level of cover.
When does a sports injury need urgent care instead of physio?
A joint that looks visibly out of place, an inability to bear any weight at all, or a suspected fracture needs urgent medical assessment first. For sprains, strains, overuse injuries and most soft tissue injuries, physiotherapy is appropriate first-line care and the sooner it starts, the better.
Get back to what you love.
If a sports injury is keeping you sidelined, we welcome you to Holistic Physio in Highgate Hill.
Tue 1:30–5:30pm
Thu 10am–6:30pm
Closed Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun
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- 26 Gladstone Rd (Cnr Brook St)
Highgate Hill Qld 4101On-site parking via Brook St - Call
- 07 3844 8202