Sports Physiotherapy is a specialist field requiring a specific skill set to assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for sports-specific injuries. Our physio’s have extensive knowledge in managing sports related injuries and you can be confident we will return you back to the field quickly and safely! We have worked in a huge number of different sports from grass roots all the way up to the elite sporting level in the A-League. 

We know how important it is to develop rapport with our athletes and view them as a person rather than just as an injury. Given this, we start off our relationship with our athletes with a comprehensive examination so that we can build a solid foundation of how our athlete’s bodies function as well as gain an in-depth understanding of what the injury means for them so we can then tailor their rehab program accordingly. The context of your sport as well as the level of sport your play is always taken into consideration. 

Time is of the essence when dealing with sports injuries. It’s highly recommended you seek advice straight away if you’ve had a mishap on the sporting field or are simply experiencing a little niggle that just won’t go away. 

Our philosophy of rehabbing sports injuries encompasses the following 4 aspects:

Reduce the risk of preventable injuries e.g. Joint sprains, muscle strains and overuse injuries 

Return athletes back to their desired sport quickly and safely  

Minimise the rate of injury recurrence 

Improve the performance of athletes in their chosen sport 

Assessments of sports injuries will include a combination of palpation, range of motion, muscle flexibility, special tests as well as biomechanical & movement based tests.

Techniques we use for the management and treatment of sports injuries are primarily hands-on and exercise-based. They may range from sports massage, joint mobilizations, stretching and strengthening exercises, dry needling, taping/strapping, technique modification as well as education and advice regarding modification to training sessions, training volumes and when it’s safe to return to play. Exercises may focus on stretching a tight muscle, strengthening a weak muscle, increasing the motor control of a muscle or re-training correct movement patterns for your chosen sport. 

We also use Video Analysis to ensure our athletes can obtain visual feedback to give them the confidence to move correctly and ultimately enable them to perform to the highest calibre in the sporting environment. 

Our clinics comprise designated treatment and exercise areas with state of the art equipment. This gives athletes the confidence to practice their sport-specific skills and recover from injury in a secure and controlled environment under the supervision of trained professionals.

At Gold Standard Physiotherapy, we not only enjoy managing injuries but we also love integrating within the local community and actively participating in the club as a whole.

Additional services we offer related to sports physiotherapy include:

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• Pre-season screening assessments club your

• Sport-specific injury talks at

• Injury prevention talks

• Strength and conditioning talks

• Sports Taping seminars

• Management of training loads to monitor and prevent overuse injuries

• Game day and training session sports coverage

• Sourcing braces, tape and protective equipment for your sport

• Pre-game strapping

• Excellent communication and liaison with coaches regarding modifications to training         for injured players

Common sports injuries we see at our clinics include:

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• Groin, hamstring, calf and quadriceps muscle strains

• Sprained ankles

• Shoulder impingement

• Tennis elbow

• Lower back, foot and ankle stress fractures

• Shin splints

• Sports-related lower back pain

• Tendonitis

• Fractures and dislocations

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For more information on the injuries we treat click here

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*No doctors referral needed

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If you have or know anyone with a sports-related injury give us a call on 8678 3110 (Blacktown) or 4577 7066 (South Windsor) to book your appointment today!

Dry needling involves the painless insertion of extremely fine needles into certain points of your muscles to achieve a therapeutic effect. 

Upon insertion, the needles stimulate the release of chemicals within your tissues which help to reduce pain and inflammation, tension or muscle spasm as well as ‘re-set muscles’ so that when performing rehab exercises they will be a lot more responsive and easier to activate. This increases the effectiveness and efficiency of your rehab program. 

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All of our therapists are trained to use dry needling which may be used as an adjunct to your treatment program so we can get you back being injury free and worry free sooner rather than later. 

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Common conditions that dry needling can help with include:

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• Neck & lower back pain

• Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain

• Hip and Knee pain

• Foot and ankle pain

• Injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents

• Work-related injuries

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For more information on the injuries that can be treated with acupuncture click here

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*No doctors referral needed

If you’ve had an injury and would like to experience the effect of dry needling, give us a call on 8678 3110 (Blacktown) or 4577 7066 (South Windsor) today!

All practitioners at Gold Standard Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine have years of experience in applying casts for our patients. We provide the option of having waterproof casts for the healing of bone fractures in the upper or lower limb which increases its convenience. Our casts are lightweight and waterproof which means you can still go about your day very easily and go swimming if need be.

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Cast care education and removal are also provided by our physios as there are a few things you need to know when having a cast put on. 

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Following casting, muscles and joints tend to get stiff and weak. Physiotherapists at Gold Standard are highly skilled in restoring joint mobility and muscle flexibility upon cast removal to take the hassle out of your fracture rehabilitation. 

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If you need a cast put on or have any cast-related or fracture management questions, give our friendly team a call on 8678 3110 (Blacktown) or 4577 7066 (South Windsor) today!