Paediatric Sports Physiotherapy in Brendale
Supporting Growing Athletes to Recover, Perform and Participate with confidence
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.
Injury Recovery & Growth-Related Sports Pain
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.
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 Participation Needs More Than Physio
When needed, our broader allied health team can support regulation, communication and participation in sport environments.
Occupational Therapy
• Sensory regulation during training
• Emotional regulation and attention
• Adapting equipment or drills
Speech Pathology:
• Communication confidence
• Understanding team instructions
• Supporting social participation and 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.
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.