Sport places significant physical demands on your body. Whether you play at a professional level, compete in a local club, or simply enjoy staying active on weekends, injuries are an unavoidable part of an active lifestyle. What matters is how quickly and safely you recover. Sports physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy focused on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sporting injuries. At Brisbane Physio Clinic Newmarket, our sports physios Fred Hsu, Gary Hsu, and Joseph work with athletes and active individuals of all ages and ability levels across Newmarket, Wilston, Alderley, Grange, Ashgrove, and Kelvin Grove. Our approach goes beyond simply treating the injury in front of us. We look at the full picture including how the injury occurred, what physical demands your sport places on your body, and what needs to happen for you to return to full activity safely and confidently.
Muscle strains and tears are among the most common sporting injuries. Whether it is a hamstring strain from sprinting, a calf tear from a sudden push off, or a quadriceps injury from a tackle, our sports physios assess the severity of the injury and develop a structured rehabilitation plan to restore full strength and function.
Ligament injuries occur when the fibrous tissue connecting your bones is overstretched or torn. Ankle sprains, knee ligament injuries (ACL, MCL, LCL), and wrist sprains are all common presentations in our Newmarket sports physiotherapy clinic. Correct early management significantly reduces recovery time and the risk of ongoing instability.
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most significant sporting injuries a person can sustain. Our Newmarket sports physios are experienced in both pre surgical rehabilitation (prehab) and post surgical ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, following evidence based protocols to get you back to sport safely.
Tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that affects tendons throughout the body including the Achilles tendon, patella tendon, rotator cuff, and tennis elbow. Our sports physios use load management and progressive tendon rehabilitation programs that address the root cause rather than just the pain.
Rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, AC joint injuries, and shoulder dislocations are all conditions our Newmarket sports physio team manages regularly. Shoulder injuries are particularly common in overhead sports including swimming, tennis, volleyball, and cricket.
Patellofemoral pain, meniscus injuries, IT band syndrome, and knee bursitis are among the most common knee conditions we see in active patients. A thorough biomechanical assessment identifies the contributing factors and guides a targeted rehabilitation program.
Overtraining without adequate recovery can lead to stress fractures, particularly in runners and team sport athletes. Early identification and appropriate load management are critical to preventing a stress fracture from becoming a complete fracture.
Our sports physios are trained in concussion assessment and graduated return to sport protocols, ensuring athletes are fully recovered before returning to contact sport.
A thorough assessment is the foundation of effective sports injury management. At our Newmarket clinic, your sports physio will conduct:
Manual therapy, joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, dry needling, and taping are all tools your Newmarket sports physio may use to manage pain, restore movement, and support recovery in the early stages of injury.
Progressive, sport specific exercise rehabilitation is the cornerstone of our approach. Your program will be designed to restore strength, power, endurance, and coordination in a structured sequence that prepares your body for the demands of your sport.
Returning to sport too early is one of the leading causes of re injury. Our sports physios use evidence based return to sport criteria to ensure you are physically and functionally ready before returning to full training and competition.
Once you have recovered, we work with you to identify and address the factors that contributed to your injury in the first place. This may include movement pattern correction, strength imbalance correction, training load management, and sport specific conditioning.
Recovery timeframes vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury, but our goal is always the same: get you back to full function as quickly as safely possible.
Our Newmarket sports physiotherapy service is appropriate for:
You do not need a GP referral to book a sports physiotherapy appointment at Brisbane Physio Clinic Newmarket.
No. You can book directly with our Newmarket sports physio team without a referral. If you are managing a WorkCover, CTP, or DVA claim, contact us and we can advise on the documentation required.
Yes. We are happy to take over management of an existing injury. Bring any previous reports, imaging, or exercise programs to your appointment and your physio will review them as part of your assessment.
This depends entirely on the injury. Some injuries require complete rest from sport, while others can be managed with modified training. Your sports physio will give you specific guidance at your first appointment.
Yes. We treat young athletes of all ages. Youth sporting injuries require age appropriate management that accounts for growth plates and developing musculoskeletal systems.
Yes. Surface and underground parking are available at the complex at 76 Enoggera Road. Newmarket Village is within a 2 minute walk and also has parking available.
Whether you are dealing with an acute sporting injury or a niggling overuse problem that is holding you back, our Newmarket sports physiotherapy team is ready to help.
