From sports injury to a confident return.
A thorough assessment, an individual rehabilitation plan and measurable progress toward the activities and sport that matter to you.
Choose the option that sounds most like you
What brings you here?
You do not need to know the diagnosis before booking. Start with what you are experiencing and your physiotherapist will assess the problem.
A new injury
Pain, swelling, reduced movement or difficulty using an arm or leg after sport.
Book an assessmentPersistent or recurring pain
A problem that settles and returns, or is limiting training, work or daily life.
See what we assessPost-operative rehabilitation
A structured plan to restore movement, capacity and function after surgery.
Plan your rehabilitationReturn-to-sport decision
Testing and progressive exposure to help decide when and how to return.
See the return frameworkSafety first
When to seek urgent medical care
Physio Cure is not an emergency service. Do not wait for a physiotherapy appointment if urgent symptoms are present.
- A visibly deformed limb, an open wound with visible bone, or loss of circulation
- Severe pain, inability to bear weight or rapidly increasing swelling or bruising
- Numbness, marked weakness or loss of feeling after an injury
- Breathing difficulty, confusion or loss of consciousness after a head injury—call 000
Suspected concussion? Stop sport immediately and seek medical assessment. Do not return while symptomatic or until appropriately cleared.
Your first appointment
We assess before we treat.
The first priority is understanding what happened, what is limiting you and what you need to return to. Your assessment and treatment are adapted to your presentation, goals and health history.
Your injury and goals
- How the problem started and has changed
- Training load, sport demands and recent changes
- Symptoms, previous injuries and medical history
- Your work, daily activities and return goals
Movement and capacity
- Movement, strength and relevant joint function
- Balance, control and task-specific capacity
- Functional or sport-specific movements when safe
- Whether imaging or medical referral may be appropriate
Common presentations
Sports problems we commonly assess
These categories are examples, not a self-diagnosis checklist. Similar symptoms can have different causes and should be assessed individually.
Muscle strains and tears
Including hamstring, calf, quadriceps, groin and other muscle injuries.
Tendon pain and tendinopathy
Including Achilles, patellar, rotator-cuff, gluteal and elbow tendon pain.
Ligament and joint injuries
Including ankle sprains and selected knee, shoulder and joint injuries.
Knee and lower-limb pain
Problems affecting running, jumping, landing, squatting or changing direction.
Shoulder, elbow and upper limb
Problems affecting throwing, lifting, swimming, racquet or contact sports.
Running and overuse problems
Pain linked with repeated loading, training errors or reduced recovery capacity.
Criteria-based progression
Your return is a pathway—not a date.
Time matters, but readiness also depends on symptoms, movement, strength, control, sport demands, confidence and the acceptable level of risk.
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Protect and settle
Manage irritability while maintaining safe activity.
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Restore movement
Regain the mobility needed for daily and sporting tasks.
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Rebuild capacity
Progress strength, endurance, balance and control.
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Reintroduce sport demands
Add running, landing, throwing or direction changes as relevant.
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Test readiness
Review objective measures and your response to sport-specific loading.
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Return and monitor
Gradually resume participation while adjusting load and recovery.
Return-to-sport readiness
What may be measured?
The most relevant measures depend on your injury and sport. Your physiotherapist will explain what matters in your case.
- Symptoms and recovery response
- Range of movement
- Strength and capacity
- Balance and movement control
- Speed, power or change of direction
- Sport-specific exposure and confidence
Illustrative graphic only—these bars are not clinical scores or return-to-sport thresholds.
Long-term value
Build capacity beyond symptom relief.
Rehabilitation should prepare you for repeated sporting demands, not only make you feel better in the treatment room.
Load planning
Progress training volume and intensity sensibly.
Strength and conditioning
Target relevant capacity and performance demands.
Technique and movement
Address modifiable factors where they are meaningful.
Self-management
Know what to monitor and how to respond to setbacks.
Evidence-informed and individual
Progress is reviewed—not assumed.
We combine clinical assessment, relevant research evidence and your preferences and goals. The plan is adjusted when your symptoms, function or response to loading show that it should change.
- Clear working diagnosis and explanation
- Agreed goals and staged plan
- Home or gym program where appropriate
- Reassessment of relevant measures
Questions before booking
Sports injury FAQs
Still unsure? Email reception@physiocure.com.au or speak with a physiotherapist.
Speak with a physioDo I need a referral?
No referral is usually required for a private physiotherapy appointment. A referral or other documentation may be required for some funding pathways, claims or programs.
Will I receive treatment at the first appointment?
Where appropriate, the initial appointment normally includes assessment, an explanation and some treatment or rehabilitation advice. The balance depends on the complexity and safety of your presentation.
Do I need an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI first?
Not necessarily. Many sports injuries can be assessed clinically first. Your physiotherapist can discuss whether imaging or medical review appears appropriate.
Should I keep training through pain?
That depends on the injury, symptoms and activity. Avoid relying on a universal pain rule. An assessment can help determine what to stop, modify or safely continue.
How long will recovery take?
Recovery varies with the injured tissue, severity, general health, sport demands, consistency and response to rehabilitation. We will discuss a working prognosis after assessment and update it as you progress.
What should I bring and wear?
Wear clothing that allows comfortable examination of the relevant area. Bring any referral, imaging or reports, a list of medicines if relevant, and suitable footwear or sporting equipment if requested.
Can physiotherapy clear a suspected concussion?
A suspected concussion requires prompt medical assessment and a staged return process. Stop sport immediately, do not return while symptomatic and follow the advice of the appropriately qualified treating team.
Can I claim through private health insurance?
Physiotherapy rebates depend on your insurer, policy and available extras. Please check directly with your health fund. Any rebate shown by HICAPS is determined by your fund.
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