Paediatric Sports Physiotherapy in Brendale
Supporting Growing Athletes to Recover, Perform and Participate with confidence
Injury Recovery & Growth-Related Sports Pain
Whether your child is returning from injury, managing growth-related pain, or needing additional support to thrive in their team environment — our experienced paediatric physiotherapists are here to help.
We specialies in paediatric sports physiotherapy tailored to growing bodies.
Growing athletes aren’t just little adults
We support children and teens with:
Acute sporting injuries
Recurrent ankle and knee instability
Growth-related pain (Sever’s, Osgood-Schlatter, Sinding-Larsen)
Overuse injuries and load management concerns
Return-to-play planning after time off
Strength and conditioning to prevent recurrence
During peak growth periods, rapid changes in bone length and muscle strength can increase injury risk if training loads aren’t adjusted appropriately. Our physiotherapists take a whole-child approach — looking at strength, coordination, growth patterns and training load to reduce future setbacks.
Kids Injury Appointments
Pain, limping or an injury shouldn’t simply become part of playing sport.
Children and young athletes are still growing, which means pain, injuries and training loads can affect them differently from adults. Growth spurts, changing strength and coordination, repetitive training and increasing competition demands can all contribute to injury or persistent pain.
Our paediatric physiotherapists assess the injury, the young athlete and the demands of their sport to understand what is contributing and what they need to return safely and confidently.
We can help with:
New or recurring sports injuries
Knee, heel, ankle, hip, back or shoulder pain
Sprains, strains and overuse injuries
Limping or pain during or after training
Reduced strength, balance or movement control
Rehabilitation after fracture, surgery or time away from sport
Return-to-training and return-to-sport planning
Growth-related conditions such as Sever’s disease, Osgood-Schlatter and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome
When Should My Child Be Checked?
Consider booking a sports physio injury appointment if your child:
is changing how they run, walk or move because of pain
regularly needs ice, strapping or pain relief to participate
has pain that keeps returning when training increases
is struggling to regain confidence after an injury
is not returning to their usual level of sport
has pain or an injury that is not improving as expected.
They aren’t little adults — their rehabilitation shouldn’t be either.
Our goal is not only to settle pain. We look at strength, mobility, balance, coordination, growth stage, training load and the specific movements required for your child’s sport, then build rehabilitation back toward real sporting demands.
Performance & Injury Prevention
Sport should build resilience, not repeated frustration. Performance support isn’t just about doing more — it’s about training smart during periods of rapid growth.
We offer:
Pre-season movement screening
Running and jumping mechanics assessment
Agility and coordination development
Strength programs tailored to growth stages
Education around training load during growth spurts
Return to play benchmarks appropriate to age and development
Early, growth-aware support can prevent avoidable injuries and build long-term athletic resilience.
Supporting Every Athlete to Participate Confidently
For some young athletes, challenges are physical.
For others, they are sensory, social or confidence-based.
We also support athletes who:
Are neurodivergent
Experience sensory overwhelm during games or training
Feel anxious in team environments
Have coordination or motor planning differences
Live with physical disability
Struggle with confidence, communication or social participation in sport
Participation is about more than being selected for a team — it’s about feeling capable, included and safe.
When needed, our broader allied health team can support regulation, communication and participation in sport environments.
When Participation Needs More Than Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
• Sensory regulation during training
• Emotional regulation and attention
• Adapting equipment or drills
Speech Pathology:
• Communication confidence
• Understanding team instructions
• Supporting social participation & peer interaction
All support remains physiotherapy-led, ensuring physical safety and progression stay central to your child’s development.
Working with Coaches (When Helpful)
With parent consent, we can liaise with your child’s coach to:
Support safe return-to-play
Adapt drills where needed
Strengthen inclusive participation
Provide practical strategies that build confidence
Our aim is to strengthen participation in real-world environments — not just inside the clinic walls. This collaboration often strengthens confidence not just for the athlete — but for the coach and the wider team environment.
Sport can shape identity, resilience and belonging.
We’re here to support young athletes not just to recover — but to participate with confidence.
If your Club Partners With Us
Some clubs we work with offer on-site screening or physio support.
If your child’s club partners with us — or you’d like them to — register your interest below.
Serving Families Across Brendale and Moreton Bay
Lifespan Therapies supports families from Brendale, Strathpine, North Lakes and surrounding North Brisbane communities.
We collaborate with families and community partners to ensure therapy translates into meaningful everyday participation.