- Comprehensive injury history and sports participation details
- Detailed physical examination by AFLW-experienced physiotherapist
- AxIT strength and power assessment (when appropriate)
- Biomechanical and movement analysis
- Video analysis for technique assessment (if indicated)
- Real Time Ultrasound for core/muscle assessment (when indicated)
- Review of imaging if available (MRI, ultrasound, X-ray)
- Clear diagnosis with realistic return-to-sport timeline
- Tailored Health Plan take-home report
- Immediate hands-on treatment
- Sport-specific home exercise program
Melbourne's Elite Sports Physiotherapy Specialists
Trusted by AFLW Teams and Olympic Athletes - Advanced AxIT Testing & Real Time Ultrasound
At Keilor Road Physiotherapy, our elite sports physiotherapy team is trusted by four AFLW clubs, Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes, Hockey Australia, and Melbourne's leading sporting organisations. With over 10,000 athletes treated and over a 90% success rate, we combine AFLW-level expertise with advanced AxIT strength testing and Real Time Ultrasound to deliver measurable performance outcomes and injury prevention.
Same-day appointments available for urgent sports injuries.
Meet Our Elite Sports Physiotherapy Team
John Keller - Clinical Director
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
20+ years elite sports physiotherapy experience
Previous team consultant for NZ Football and Volleyball NZ
Senior leadership and clinical oversight
Robbie Webb - Sports Physiotherapist
Senior Sports Physio Lead
Masters in Sports Physiotherapy (La Trobe University)
APA tilted Sports Physiotherapist
15+ years experience with elite athletes
Head physiotherapist Hamilton Football and Netball Club (6 years)
GLA:D certified for sports-related osteoarthritis
AFL Team Physiotherapists
Tom Bevan-Shannon - Physiotherapist
Werribee Tigers VFL & previous Fremantle Dockers AFLW
Current head physiotherapist for Werribee Tigers VFL
Team physiotherapist for Fremantle Dockers AFLW
Masters in Physiotherapy (UTS) + Bachelor in Exercise Science
Sydney premier AFL division sports trainer experience
Junior elite soccer programs (Football Federation Victoria)
Expert in sports injury rehabilitation and return to play
Cuong Pham - APA titled Sports Physiotherapist
AFL Team Physiotherapist
Titled APA Sports Physiotherapist
Masters in Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) - University of South Australia
Experience with elite sporting populations (AFL, netball)
Former managing director of industry-leading physiotherapy clinic
Expert in combining rehabilitative exercise with manual therapy
Fluent Vietnamese speaker
Teagan Ferris - Sports Physiotherapist
Team physiotherapist for Calder Cannons (NAB League)
Masters of Physiotherapy (La Trobe University)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (La Trobe University)
Level One Sports Trainer certificate
Sports trainer for Old Xaverians Football Club
Specialist expertise in shoulder, knee and foot/ankle injuries
Expert in post-operative rehabilitation
Trusted by Elite Athletes and Sporting Organisations
Our Elite Sporting Partnerships Past and Present
Keilor Road
Physiotherapy
AFL Clubs
National & State
Community Sports
AFL Clubs
- North Melbourne AFL and AFLW
- St Kilda AFLW
- Geelong AFLW
- Carlton AFLW
- Essendon AFLW
- Fremantle Dockers AFLW
National & State
- Olympic Athletes
- Commonwealth Games Athletes
- Hockey Australia
- Football Federation Victoria
- Melbourne Rebels Women's Rugby
- NZ Soccer
- Volleyball NZ
Community Sports
- Airport West FC
- PEGS FC
- Doutta Stars
- Calder Cannons
- Garville Netball Club
- Essendon Royals FC
- Hamilton Football & Netball Club
- Old Xaverians Football Club
- Local clubs across Melbourne's northwest
Advanced Sports Performance Technology
AxIT force plate testing and Real Time Ultrasound
Elite Athlete Assessment Technology
The same technology used by professional sporting teams to assess and optimise athletic performance
AxIT Strength Testing
Elite Athlete Assessment - AxIT Force Plate System
- Baseline strength and power testing for all muscle groups
- Jump testing protocols for lower limb power assessment
- Single-leg balance and stability testing
- Left-right symmetry analysis to identify injury risk
- Return-to-sport criteria with objective clearance thresholds
- Progress tracking with measurable performance data
- Pre-season screening for injury prevention
Why Elite Athletes Use AxIT
Professional sporting teams rely on objective strength data to:
- Identify injury risk before problems occur
- Track rehabilitation progress accurately
- Determine safe return to play timing
- Optimise athletic performance
- Prevent re-injury through complete recovery verification
Real Time Ultrasound
Deep Muscle Visualisation - Advanced diagnostic imaging for core stability and muscle activation
Applications for Athletes
- Core stability assessment for groin and hip injuries (common in AFLW, AFL)
- Muscle activation biofeedback during rehabilitation
- Deep stabiliser training (transversus abdominis, multifidus)
- Pelvic floor assessment for female athletes
- Hip labral tear rehabilitation monitoring
- Visual confirmation of correct exercise technique
Conditions Treated
- Groin injuries and athletic pubalgia
- Hip and pelvic pain in athletes
- Post-hip arthroscopy rehabilitation
- Core stability deficits
- Lower back pain in athletes
- Chronic injury patterns from poor muscle timing
This combination of AxIT and Real Time Ultrasound provides comprehensive assessment unavailable at most physiotherapy clinics
Comprehensive Sports Injury Treatment
Injury Types We Treat
Comprehensive care across all injury categories
Lower Limb Injuries
- Hamstring
- ACL
- Ankle
- Groin
- Achilles
Upper Limb Injuries
- Rotator cuff
- Shoulder
- Tennis elbow
- Wrist
Spinal Injuries
- Lower back
- Disc
- Rib pain
- Neck
Lower Limb Sports Injuries
Acute Injuries
- Hamstring strains and tears
- Quadriceps strains
- Calf strains (gastrocnemius, soleus)
- Groin strains and adductor tears
- ACL, MCL, PCL injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Ankle sprains and syndesmosis injuries
- Achilles tendon ruptures
Overuse & Chronic
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- ITB syndrome
- Shin splints and stress fractures
- Plantar fasciitis
- Osteitis pubis
Upper Limb Sports Injuries
Shoulder & Arm
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder dislocations and instability
- Labral tears (SLAP lesions)
- AC joint injuries
- Biceps tendinopathy
- Throwing injuries
Elbow & Wrist
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Wrist sprains and ligament injuries
- Fracture rehabilitation
Spinal Sports Injuries
- Lower back pain in athletes
- Disc injuries
- Stress fractures (spondylolysis)
- Rib pain and costochondritis
- Thoracic spine dysfunction
- Neck injuries and whiplash
Sport-Specific Injury Expertise
Football (AFL, Soccer)
- Hamstring and groin management
- ACL reconstruction rehabilitation
- Ankle injury prevention programs
- Contact injury management
Netball
- Ankle sprain prevention and rehabilitation
- Knee injuries (ACL, patellofemoral)
- Lower limb landing mechanics
Running Sports
- Overuse injury management
- Biomechanical assessment
- Training load optimisation
Overhead Sports (Cricket, Tennis, Swimming)
- Shoulder injury prevention
- Throwing mechanics optimisation
- Rotator cuff management
Hockey
- Lower back pain management
- Groin injury rehabilitation
- Contact injury treatment
Expert Surgical Recovery for Athletes
We excel at post-operative rehabilitation, helping athletes return to elite-level performance after surgery
Surgeries We Rehabilitate
Lower Limb
- ACL reconstruction (9-12 month return-to-sport protocol)
- Meniscus repair and meniscectomy
- Hip arthroscopy and FAI surgery
- Achilles tendon repair
- Ankle ligament reconstruction
- Hamstring tendon repair
Upper Limb
- Shoulder reconstruction and stabilisation
- Rotator cuff repair
- Labral repair (SLAP, Bankart)
- Elbow ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)
Evidence-Based Protocols
- Adherence to surgeon-specific guidelines
- Objective AxIT testing at key milestones
- Progressive loading and return to running programs
- Sport-specific training before team clearance
- Communication with surgical teams throughout recovery
Elite Sports Physiotherapy Approach
Phase 1: Immediate Injury Management
Week 1-2: Reduce Pain, Protect Injury
Immediate assessment by AFL and elite sports experienced physiotherapists
Acute pain and swelling management
Protected movement and loading
Manual therapy for pain relief
Early rehabilitation exercise
Injury education and recovery timeline
Phase 3: Return to Sport
Week 8-12+: Performance Optimisation
Sport-specific conditioning
High-speed running and change of direction drills
Contact training progressions (for collision sports)
AxIT clearance testing (meet objective thresholds)
Match conditioning and load management
Ongoing injury prevention strategies
Phase 2: Rehabilitation & Strengthening
Week 3-8: Restore Function, Build Strength
Progressive strengthening guided by AxIT testing
Real Time Ultrasound for core activation (when indicated)
Sport-specific movement retraining
Balance and proprioception training
Running mechanics and agility progressions
Regular objective reassessment
Phase 4: Performance Enhancement
Ongoing: Optimise Athletic Performance
Pre-season strength screening
Injury risk identification and prevention
Performance optimisation programs
In-season monitoring and management
Tailored maintenance programs
Post-Operative Sports Rehabilitation
Why Choose KRP for Sports Physiotherapy?
AFL and Elite-Level Sport Expertise
Professional sport physiotherapists on staff, bringing elite-level assessment and treatment to all athletes - from weekend warriors to seasoned professionals.
Trusted by Olympic & Commonwealth Games Athletes
Over 1,000 elite athletes treated with proven protocols that deliver results at the highest levels of sport.
Advanced Performance Technology
AxIT strength testing and Real Time Ultrasound provide objective data and visual feedback unavailable at most clinics - the same technology used by professional sporting teams.
90% Success Rate
Over 90% of our athletes achieve their performance and recovery goals, returning to sport stronger than before injury.
Comprehensive On-Site Facilities
State-of-the-art 140sqm rehabilitation studio with specialised equipment for progressive athletic training and return to sport conditioning.
Titled APA Sports Physiotherapists
John Keller, Robbie Webb and Cuong Pham all hold the APA Sports Physiotherapy title, demonstrating advanced specialisation and commitment to excellence in sports physiotherapy.
What to Expect at Your Sports Physio Assessment
Initial Sports Injury Assessment
40 minutes
Follow-Up Treatment Sessions
20-40 minutes
- Progressive manual therapy and joint mobilisation
- AxIT-guided progressive strengthening
- Real Time Ultrasound biofeedback training (when indicated)
- Sport-specific rehabilitation exercises
- Running mechanics and agility training
- Balance and proprioception work
- Regular objective reassessment with AxIT
- Communication with coaches/trainers as needed
Quick Answers to Common Questions
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Our AFL and professional team physiotherapists bring elite-level expertise to all athletes. Combined with AxIT strength testing and Real Time Ultrasound, we provide assessment and treatment technology used by professional sporting teams - not just general physiotherapy for athletes.
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We treat all athletes - from elite professionals to weekend warriors and community sporting club members. The same expert care and technology used for elite athletes is available to everyone.
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Timelines vary by injury severity:
Minor strains: 2-4 weeks
Moderate injuries: 6-8 weeks
ACL reconstruction: 9-12 months
Complex surgeries: 4-6 months minimum We use objective AxIT testing to determine safe return timing, not just timeframes.
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AxIT is force plate and dynamometry technology that objectively measures your strength, power, and symmetry. Professional sporting teams use this data to determine when athletes are ready to return to play safely. It removes guesswork from recovery decisions.
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Yes! Pre-season screening with AxIT testing identifies strength deficits and injury risk factors. We provide targeted prevention programs addressing these weaknesses before injuries occur.
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Absolutely. We provide team physiotherapy services, pre-season screening, and ongoing athlete management for sporting clubs throughout Melbourne's northwest. Contact us to discuss team partnerships.
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We work closely with sports medicine doctors and orthopedic surgeons. We can coordinate referrals, provide pre-operative conditioning, and deliver expert post-surgical rehabilitation.
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No referral needed. However, referrals may be required for specific sports medicine consultations or surgeon coordination. We accept Medicare CDM plans, WorkCover, and TAC.
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We work with Medicare CDM plans with a small gap payment and accept all private health insurance. On-the-spot rebates available for eligible patients.
Book Your Sports Physio Assessment Today
Don't let injury keep you on the sidelines. Our AFLW team physiotherapists and Olympic-level expertise will get you back to peak performance.
Same-day appointments available for urgent sports injuries.
Servicing: Keilor, Niddrie, Essendon, Airport West, and Melbourne's northwest suburbs for over 40 years.
Call: (03) 9379 4557
Clinic Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Elite sports physiotherapy trusted by AFLW clubs, Olympic athletes, Hockey Australia, and Melbourne's leading sporting organisations. Advanced AxIT strength testing and Real Time Ultrasound with 90% success rate across 1,000+ athletes treated.