Sports Physiotherapy
Perform Better. Recover Faster. Return Stronger.
At True Active Physiotherapy, our Sports Physiotherapy services are designed to help athletes of all levels — from professionals to weekend warriors — stay active, recover quickly, and perform at their best.
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Our experienced physiotherapists have worked in elite sporting environments, including Collingwood FC (AFL), Melbourne FC (AFLW), Casey Demons (VNL), Eastern Lions (VPL), and Netball Victoria. We bring the same high-performance standards, technology, and rehabilitation systems used in professional sport directly to our local community in Dingley Village.
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What We Do
We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of sports injuries using evidence-based techniques and performance-driven programming.
Our goal is to help you:
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Recover from injury safely and efficiently
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Build strength, mobility, and resilience
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Prevent future injuries through load management and education
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Return to play stronger and more confident
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
Our team manages a wide range of sporting injuries, including:
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ACL and knee injuries.
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Hamstring and quadriceps strains.
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Groin and hip pain.
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Ankle sprains and Achilles tendinopathy.
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Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tears.
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Tendinopathies and overuse injuries.
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Running-related pain and load management issues.
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Post-surgical return-to-sport rehabilitation.
Every rehabilitation plan is individualised and progresses from early recovery through to sport-specific reconditioning and return-to-play testing.​​
Treatment Techniques & Rehabilitation Methods
Our post-surgical physiotherapy focuses on restoring joint mobility, rebuilding muscle strength, and improving balance and movement confidence.
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We utilise:
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Manual therapy & joint mobilisation – to restore movement and reduce stiffness.
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Scar management & swelling control – to promote healing and reduce pain.
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Exercise-based rehabilitation – progressive strength and mobility programs.
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Strength & conditioning program - to develop both strength and power to assist in return to exercise and sport.
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Balance & proprioception retraining – to restore confidence in daily movement.
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Gait retraining – to correct walking patterns post-surgery.
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Load management education – to prevent setbacks and promote long-term success.
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All programs are data-informed and goal-driven, ensuring safe progression through each phase of recovery.
Why Choose True Active Physiotherapy
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Experience across AFL, AFLW, VNL, VPL, and Netball Victoria
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Evidence-based, performance-driven rehabilitation
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Data-informed testing for strength and return-to-sport readiness
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Collaboration with coaches and trainers for holistic injury management
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Conveniently located in Dingley Village, servicing Cheltenham, Keysborough & Melbourne’s South-East
At True Active, you’ll receive the same high-performance care trusted by professional athletes — delivered in a supportive, community-focused environment.​