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.
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.
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.
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.
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.