Sport Injury
Sports Injury Management
Our Fracture Clinic is staffed by experienced professionals including doctors, physiotherapists, plaster technicians, and nurse practitioners who focus on fracture and limb injury management. We specialise in treating both adults and children with limb fractures and various musculoskeletal injuries such as sports injuries, workplace and other injuries using non-surgical approaches wherever appropriate.
Benefits of Non-operative Treatment (when surgery can be avoided)
- Lower complication rates and no anaesthetic risks
- Faster recovery in certain cases
- Cost-effective care
- Sometimes non operative treatment provides an earlier return to activities
When Surgery Might Be Needed
While we specialise in non-operative treatment, we maintain strong relationships 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
- Our clinic provides immediate access to adjacent diagnostic X-rays, CT scans and
- MRI scans with immediate treatment facilities staffed by:
- General practitioners with special interest in fractures and sports injuries
- Physiotherapists specialising in follow up fracture and injury management
- Experienced plaster technicians
- Orthopaedic nurse practitioners
- Remote orthopaedic specialist advice when required
Common Sports Injuries
1. Fractures we treat
- Wrist fractures
- Ankle fractures
- Finger and hand fractures
- Forearm fractures
- Shoulder fractures
- Foot fractures
2. Soft Tissue Injuries we treat
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle strains
- Tendon injuries
- Joint dislocations
Our approach to fracture management includes:
- Thorough clinical assessment
- Appropriate imaging studies including advanced and modern scanning techniques
- Application of waterproof and specialised plaster casts or splints
- Regular follow-up care with check progress imaging when required
- Rehabilitation planning with early post injury basic advice and ongoing follow up rehabilitation with your chosen or local physiotherapist or allied health service
Sports Injury Treatments
We specialise in non-operative treatment modalities including:
- Immobilisation Techniques
- Custom-fitted and water-proof plaster casts
- Removable splints and moulded removable splints
- Functional bracing (braces with hinges)
- Sports-specific protective equipment during recovery and rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy Interventions
- We offer immediate post-injury physiotherapy advice and refer you to your local and
- preferred physiotherapist for ongoing physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Acute injury management and advice
- Basic Exercise prescription
- Prevention and Education
We emphasise injury prevention (where possible) through:
- Proper technique education
- Equipment recommendations
- Training modification advice
- Risk factor identification
What to Expect at Your Visit
First Appointment
- Detailed assessment
- Diagnostic imaging (often required)
- Initial treatment plan
- Management options discussion
- Expected recovery timeline
Follow-up Care
- Progress monitoring such as check x-rays for fracture healing and fracture position
- Treatment adjustment as needed
- Rehabilitation progression
- Return to activity planning
Initial Assessment
- Rapid Access
- Same-day appointments for low grade injuries when referred by your emergency department, general practitioner or sports medic
- Immediate pain management
- Immediate diagnosis (in most cases) with on-site radiology
- Immediate plaster or splint application for pain relief and injury stabilisation
Sports Injury Treatment Planning
1. Individualised Care Plans
- Sport-specific requirements considered
- Return-to-play timelines established
- Clear recovery and healing goals are set
2. Patient Education
- Injury mechanism explanation
- Expected recovery timeline
- Prevention strategies
- Activity modification advice
Rehabilitation Process
“Early Phase” rehabilitation when 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
“Late Phase” or extended rehabilitation is most often undertaken with your local or preferred sports physiotherapist
- Progressive strengthening
- Proprioception training
- Sport-specific exercises
- Functional movement patterns
- Return to sport testing
- Competition-specific training
- Injury prevention strategies
- Performance optimisation
- Quality Assurance
Clinical Governance
- Regular case reviews and immediate remote advice with orthopaedic surgeons
- Evidence-based protocol updates
- Outcome measurement
- Patient satisfaction surveys
Professional Development
- Ongoing staff training
- Clinical research participation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Sports medicine conferences
- Special Considerations
- Paediatric Injuries
- Age-appropriate treatment methods
- Growth plate consideration
- Parent education
- School activity modification
Athletes
- Sport-specific recovery plans
- Performance-focused rehabilitation
- Competition return timing
- Injury prevention strategies
- Accelerated treatment and recovery when needed
- Competition schedule consideration
- Team liaison on injury management
Advantages of The Fracture Clinic Model
- Accessibility
- Rapid weekday access to fracture clinic focused care
- Convenient appointment times
- One-stop service model with on-site radiology, plaster + brace application and remote orthopaedic advice when required
- Reduced waiting times compared to public hospital clinics
- Cost-effectiveness
- Reduced hospital admissions
- Efficient resource utilisation
- Streamlined care pathways
- Minimised time off work/sport
- Lower cost to the community overall
- Clinical Outcomes
- Specialist and general expertise
- Evidence-based protocols
- Regular monitoring
- Comprehensive documentation
- Contact and Appointments
Our clinic offers:
- Prompt appointment scheduling
- Emergency low-grade injury assessment
- Regular follow-up care
- Rehabilitation planning
- Return to sport guidance
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.
