Return to sport and performance
Return to sport assessment in Richmond
Pain settling is useful, but it does not always mean you are ready. This appointment tests whether you are, before you go back to full training or competition.
It is late-stage rehabilitation for the gap between feeling better and being ready. Decisions rest on testing, not the calendar alone.
What the appointment involves
The Return to Performance Assessment is 60 minutes. I use relevant strength, power, movement and sport-specific testing to guide progression. The measures depend on the injury and the sport.
Time since injury matters, but it is not the only test. You receive a summary of where you are now, the gaps that remain and the next progression.
Who it suits
Athletes and active people returning from a significant injury, surgery or a long period away from full training. It also suits anyone who feels better but is unsure whether to load up again.
A new injury needs an initial appointment first
If the problem is new or still painful, start with an initial consultation. It covers the diagnosis and early plan. Come back for the Return to Performance Assessment when rehabilitation is well advanced.
Cricketer? See cricket physiotherapy. Lifting or running? See gym and lifting injuries or running injuries.
Booking and fees
Return to Performance Assessment: 60 minutes, $250. Initial appointment: 45 minutes, $180. Inside Uplift Gym, 507 Bridge Road, Richmond.
No referral is needed for a private appointment. No gym membership is required.
Book an appointment → Call 0458 007 583
See all appointment types on the fees page, or ask a question on the contact page.
Common questions
It depends on the injury, your sport and how you perform on testing. Time since injury is one factor. Strength, movement and sport-specific measures guide the decision, and we agree the criteria before you start.
For a new painful problem, book an initial assessment. Return to Performance appointments suit later rehabilitation and specific testing. If you are unsure, call 0458 007 583.
Yes, with your consent. I can send a summary of testing and the return plan to your surgeon, GP or other treating practitioner.
It is 60 minutes and costs $250. Eligible private health extras rebates are processed on the spot. See the fees page for every appointment type.
Pain by body area
Start with a proper assessment.
One physio, one-to-one appointments and a plan built around what you need to do.