Sports Medicine

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What can Sports Doctors help with?

  • Diagnosis and non-surgical management of exercise and sport related injuries

  • Biomechanical analysis of sporting technique

  • Concussion and head injury management, including safe return to play

  • Exercise prescription for medical conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, epilepsy and cardiac conditions

  • Personalised programs for wheelchair users and people with a disability, including elite athletes

  • Injection therapies such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or Durolane for osteoarthritis or tendon issues that haven’t responded to exercise

What do Sports Doctors do?

Sports Doctors care for active people of all levels, not just elite athletes. They work closely with your GP and a wider team including orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, physios, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports trainers and sports psychologists.

Frequentley asked questions (FAQs):

  • Yes, you’ll need a GP referral to see a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physician. No referral is needed to see a Sports Doctor registrar.

  • With a referral, you can expect an estimated Medicare rebate of around $70.

  • We use Sports Doctors as part of a team approach to your care, especially when a diagnosis isn’t clear. A clear diagnosis is the first step to a proper recovery plan.

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