Get Back to Playing at Your Best

Whether you are an elite athlete or a Sunday morning golfer, we get you back to playing at your best. Our Physiotherapists have extensive experience in accurately assessing, treating and managing sports injuries.

Joseph graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) and Masters in Physiotherapy. He enjoys seeing various patients and implementing practical hands-on therapies alongside education strategies to support long-term outcomes.

Treatment

Getting injured is never fun, but having the right treatment plan is critical to recovering quickly. Our physiotherapists are all trained in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries. They use a detailed physical assessment to identify the damage, the factors contributing to it and what to expect in terms of rehabilitation and management. Visiting a yatesphysiotherapy.com.au sports physio Adelaide as early as possible after your injury is essential to speed up recovery.

Athletes can be referred to our team of sports physiotherapists by their GP, Orthopaedic surgeon or other Allied Health professionals. They work closely with the athlete to understand their sport, injury history and goals for recovery and return to play. The Physiotherapist will then create a management plan that ensures they get back to their highest level of performance with a reduced risk of future injuries.

It may include a combination of manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage and manipulation, trigger point release, dry needling, clinical Pilates and exercise prescription. A detailed and thorough assessment allows our physiotherapists to identify and treat muscular impairments contributing to injuries and then use corrective exercises to reduce these imbalances.

For the more experienced athlete, we can offer a comprehensive rehabilitative service. Our clinics have a well-equipped rehab gym, including a range of Olympic weights and Pilates reformers. We can also assist with further investigations such as ultrasound, EMG studies or X-rays if required. Our physiotherapists can also provide education and strategies to prevent injury in the future and help you maintain your peak performance.

Yen completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2007. She has over 13 years of experience in private practice as a musculoskeletal and yatesphysiotherapy.com.au sports physio Adelaide physiotherapist and is a Titled Musculoskeletal and Sports + Exercise Physiotherapist through the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Yen is passionate about improving functional movement and the well-being of her patients through high-quality care. Her particular interest areas include shoulder and foot pain. She advocates for evidence-based practice and believes in empowering her patients with the knowledge to manage their injuries. She enjoys educating her patients about their diagnoses and providing practical hands-on therapy and exercise strategies to achieve long-term outcomes. Yen is proud to be an authorised provider of the GLAD (Get Local and Active) program developed at LaTrobe University to help people with Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis.

Diagnosis

A sports physiotherapist is trained to diagnose and manage injuries caused by sporting activities. They also have extensive knowledge of the physical demands of your sport and can work with you to identify any risk factors that may contribute to injury.

Your Physiotherapist will be able to quickly and accurately assess your injury and start you on the right track with your recovery. They will then formulate a management program to speed up your recovery and return you to sport faster.

Rehabilitation

Whether you’re a professional athlete or want to return to the game, we will assess and treat your injury using advanced physiotherapy techniques. We will help your body recover and regain strength in the injured area to ensure you return to your previous level of function with minimal risk of injury recurrence. We use various techniques, including joint mobilisation and manipulation, soft tissue massage and dry needling. We will also provide you with a structured exercise program that will help speed up your recovery.

Our physiotherapists strongly emphasise the prevention and management of injuries based on the most current evidence. It is particularly important in the sporting environment, where high levels of physical demand are often present. Our Physios will work closely with you and your sports coach/trainer to design an individualised injury prevention plan that will minimise the likelihood of future injuries.