Sport Injury Clinic
Suffering from a sports injury?
Sports injuries are common among people that lead an active lifestyle and particilate in athletics and sports. No matter your age or fitness level, injuries or fractures can happen during sporting activities. Our doctors and physiotherapists specialise in treating both adults and children sports injuries using non-surgical approaches wherever appropriate. While many sports injuries can heal naturally, you must have a rehabilitation plan in place to ensure you recover well.
Types Of Sports Injuries We Treat
Sports Fractures
- Wrist Fractures
- Ankle fractures
- Metatarsal Fractures
- Finger and Hand Fractures
- Forearm Fractures
- Shoulder Fractures
Soft Tissue Injuries
- Ligament Sprains
- Muscle Strains
- Tendon Injuries
- Joint Dislocations
Sports Injury Treatments
Our systematic approach to non-invasive sports injury treatment includes thorough clinical assessment and advanced imaging studies of your particular injury.
Injury Immobilisation
- Custom-fitted waterproof fracture casts and removable splints
- Sports specific protection and functional bracing
Physiotherapy Intervention
- After cast removal support and follow-up care
- Acute injury management and physiotherapy advice
- Post injury recovery and rehabilitation with exercise prescription.
Injury Prevention Education
- Proper technique education and equipment recommendations
- Injury risk assessment and training modification advice
Sports Injury Management
First Appointment
- Sports specific injury assessment and diagnostic imaging
- Initial injury treatment plan
- Management options discussion
- Expected reabilitation timelines
Follow-up Care
- Fracture healing progress monitoring through x-rays
- Rehabilitation progress and treatment adjustment as needed
- Return-to-play timeline planning
- Clear recovery and healing goals are set
Benefits of Non-invasive Sports Injury Treatment
- Lower complication rates and no anaesthetic risks
- Cost effective care and faster recovery in certain cases
- Sometimes non-operative treatment provides an earlier return to activities
Why visit our sports injury clinic?
- Same-day appointments for low grade sports injuries
- Immediate pain relief and management
- Immediate diagnosis (in most cases) with on-site radiology
- Immediate plaster or splint application and injury stabilisation
- Low waiting time to be seen by our specialist doctors
Sports Injury Rehabilitation Process
Initial rehabilitation when you are first coming out of your cast or splint is provided by our clinical staff and may include:
- Pain and swelling management
- Weaning out of protected immobilisation when needed
- Gentle range of motion exercises and strength
Extended rehabilitation is most often undertaken with sports physiotherapist including:
- Progressive strengthening
- Proprioception training
- Sport-specific exercises
- Functional movement patterns
- Return to sport testing
- Competition-specific training
- Injury prevention strategies
- Performance optimisation
- Quality Assurance
Surgical Treatment
While we specialise in non-operative treatment, we provide consultations with orthopaedic surgeons for cases requiring surgical intervention. We’ll promptly refer you if:
- Fracture alignment is unsuitable for conservative treatment
- Joint stability cannot be achieved non-operatively
- Healing is not progressing as expected
- Complex injuries require surgical repair
Remember, early intervention often leads to better outcomes. If you’ve sustained a sports injury, don’t hesitate to contact our Private Fracture Clinic for expert assessment and treatment.
How can I book an appointment at the Fracture Clinic?
You can call their phone number or make an appointment online via their website. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with multiple health insurance providers. We offer Medicare rebates where applicable and can assist you in understanding your potential coverage. We recommend:
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Checking your specific insurance policy for physiotherapy, or orthopaedic specialist coverage
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Bringing your Medicare card and private health insurance details to your consultation
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Consulting with our team for precise rebate information, especially if you have DVA or WorkCover coverage
We are committed to transparent pricing and we will provide a comprehensive breakdown of potential costs and rebates during your initial consultation. For patients with eligible Medicare, DVA, WorkCover and/or private health insurance, out-of-pocket expenses can be significantly reduced.
