A Sports Physiotherapist is an expert in sporting injuries. Not all physiotherapists' working in Sports Medicine Facilities are Titled Sports Physiotherapists.  If you want the edge over your competitors or would like to get back on the field quickly and safely without an increased risk of re-injury then you should consult an authority in sports injury.  You can count on an accurate diagnosis leading to an effective sport specific treatment and management plan and the latest in sports rehabilitation.  Ensuring you are moving well and staying well for the rest of the season.  Your body deserves the best so you can perform to your potential. Why trust it to anyone else?

 

At Excel Sports Medicine Sports Physiotherapy  your injury will be assessed with your  training and sports specific demands in mind.  A diagnosis will be provided  treatment/management plan will be formulated in conjunction with your short and long term goals.  You will receive effective treatment and understand what each session is designed to achieve.   Communication with coaches and other medical professionals is all part of the service,  getting you back to activity as quickly as possible.

 

 

Excel Sports Medicine Sports Physiotherapy understands the importance of continued training to maintain your fitness /conditioning throughout injury.  Working with coaches, support staff and athletes, training modifications are made to allow you to continue to train whilst rehabilitating your injury.   Reduced time away from sport lowers your chance of further injury.

 

Clinical Pilates is a method by which many sports people remain strong and balanced throughout their bodies.  Each athlete is individually assessed and a specific program designed.  Clinical Pilates is a great injury prevention and performance enhancement tool.  Prevention programs are able to be tailored to each individual and their particular sport.   Clinical Pilates may also be used as part of your injury rehabilitation routine.

 

Sharon Wilkins also has a diploma in Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy and has been successfully performing dry needling over the last nine years.  Dry needling  targets zones of tightening in muscles in a way that general muscle release cannot.  It allows the athlete to maintain muscular balance, maximising performance, promoting free movement and preventing injury.

 

Excel Sports Medicine Sports Physiotherapy recognises the impact of injuries over the lifetime of an athlete and prefers to prevent them when possible.  Sports specific screen prior to commencing training blocks or competition allows for identification of areas that are susceptible to injury.   This service is open to individuals and teams alike.

 

All forms of taping/strapping and bracing are available. Offering structural support or encouraging correct muscle activation can get you back on the field safely sooner.

 

Used in the treatment of fractures or bone stress to speed recovery.