Sports Physiotherapy
Rapid Assessment & Acute Management
The First 48 Hours Matter: In sports, time is tissue. The management of an injury in the first 48 hours often dictates how quickly you recover. A general assessment might just label a "sprained ankle," but a Sports Physiotherapy assessment digs deeper to identify specific ligament involvement and functional deficits.
The Synergis Advantage:
- Action, Not Just Rest: We move beyond the old "RICE" (Rest, Ice) protocol towards "POLICE" (Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation). A skilled clinician knows exactly how much load your injured tissue can handle to stimulate healing without causing damage.
- Clear Timelines: We provide a realistic, physiology-based prognosis so you can communicate effectively with coaches and teammates.
The Return-to-Sport (RTS) Continuum
One of the biggest mistakes in sports rehab is returning to play as soon as the pain is gone. This often leads to re-injury because the tissue hasn't regained its capacity to handle explosive forces. We bridge this gap using a structured, phased approach.
Our Phased Approach:
- Phase 1- Return to Participation: You are back in training, but with modified drills and controlled contact.
- Phase 2- Return to Sport: You are fully cleared for match-play, having met strict strength and agility benchmarks.
- Phase 3- Return to Performance: You are not just playing; you are performing at or above your pre-injury levels.
Synergis Health has exclusive relationship with Ultimate Conditioning to help unlock your full sporting performance.
Load Management & Biomechanics
Training Smarter, Not Just Harder: Many sports injuries aren't caused by a single bad step, but by "training errors" - doing too much, too soon, after doing too little for too long.
The Science of Durability:
- Load Monitoring: We help you calculate your "Acute on Chronic" workload ratios to keep you in the sweet spot of adaptation—minimizing injury risk while maximizing fitness gains.
- Biomechanical Analysis: We look at your running gait, lifting technique, or throwing mechanics to identify inefficiencies that may be leaking energy or overloading specific tissues.Preventing injuries is just as important as treating them.
Our physiotherapists offer comprehensive screening services to identify biomechanical imbalances, movement dysfunctions, and sport-specific risk factors before they lead to injury.
We utilise advanced technology such as VALD systems to perform dynamic assessments, helping us develop tailored prevention strategies. These include exercise prescription, load management education, and ongoing monitoring to keep athletes performing at their best.
Our collaborative relationships with local sports clubs, gyms, and strength and conditioning coaches allow for seamless communication and alignment of injury prevention strategies across all levels of training.
Athletic Development
Sports physiotherapy isn’t just about injury—it’s also about performance. Our team supports athletic development through mobility, stability, strength, and power enhancement programs. Whether you're an emerging talent or an elite athlete, we provide performance-focused physiotherapy interventions aligned with your sport-specific goals.
By incorporating scientific insights and data from our VALD testing systems, we can measure improvements in strength, asymmetries, and movement quality. This allows for precise programming and progression to enhance your physical capacity and resilience.
Our strong partnerships with local athletic networks and conditioning professionals ensure that each athlete receives a fully integrated development experience.
Exclusive Partner: Darley Football Netball Club (DFNC) Injury Clinic
As the official physiotherapy partner for the Darley Football Netball Club, Synergis Health provides a dedicated injury management pathway exclusively for DFNC players. We understand that in a season, availability is the best ability. Our goal is to streamline the process from "Saturday injury" to "Tuesday training."
The "Devils" Advantage: DFNC players receive priority access to our clinical team, ensuring that injuries are assessed early, managed correctly, and don't turn into season-ending problems.
What the Injury Clinic Offers:
- Monday Night Triage: Skip the uncertainty. We provide rapid assessment of acute injuries sustained over the weekend. We determine if you need imaging, rest, or modified training immediately.
- Direct Coach Communication: With your consent, we speak directly to your football or netball coaches. We provide clear "Red light / Green light" reports on your availability, taking the pressure off you to explain your injury.
- Fast-Track Referrals: If X-rays or MRI scans are needed, our established network allows us to get you the referrals you need quickly, bypassing long GP wait times.
- Strapping & Taping: Professional pre-game or training strapping education to ensure your stability mechanisms are actually effective.
Who Is This For?
- Footballers: From acute corkies and hamstring strains to concussion management.
- Netballers: Specialised management for ankle sprains, ACL prevention, and shoulder stability.
Player Note: Early intervention reduces time on the sidelines by up to 50%. Don't "wait and see" if it gets better—get it assessed as a priority. Select DEVILS ACCESS in online bookings for special discounted rate for Injury Clinic.
