Sports Physio Adelaide

Why Kinetic Sports Physiotherapy?

Managing sporting injuries are often both challenging and confusing. With more information at our fingertips, and greater variety in online opinions than ever, the questions of how best to manage recovery has become more complicated for the athlete.

Our Physiotherapists understand that our knowledge is your power. The value in Sport Physiotherapy does not come from the machine that you are strapped into, or the hands that loosen the tight thing. It comes from knowing why the injury occurred, what to do about it when, how, and why.

Our Physiotherapists pride themselves on being at the forefront of current injury understanding, and applying this knowledge to the athlete as the unique individual they are.

What is a Sports Physio?

A sports physiotherapist specialises in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. They are experts in the mechanics of the body, particularly how it moves during physical activity. Whether you're an elite athlete, part of a local sporting team, or someone who enjoys staying active, a sports physio is trained to assess and manage a variety of conditions.

Their expertise extends beyond injury management to injury prevention, helping individuals improve their performance and reduce the risk of future injuries. Through a combination of manual therapies, sports massage, exercise prescription, and advanced modalities like hydrotherapy, a sports physiotherapist can tailor a treatment plan that aligns with your specific needs.

At Kinetic Rehabilitation + Performance, our sports physiotherapists work closely with other sports medicine professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Our team will not only address the physical symptoms but also the underlying causes of sports injuries to promote your long-term health and well-being.

Whether you're recovering from a significant injury or aiming to enhance your performance, our team provides professional, evidence-based care tailored to athletes and active individuals alike.

What to expect from our Sport Physiotherapists:

Assessment, diagnosis and explanation of your injury
Understanding of the factors involved
Effective communication with coaches and other health professionals
An accelerated recovery plan tailored to your sport
Hands on techniques to restore pain-free movement
Monitoring and progression towards individual goals
A plan that addresses recurrence and long-term issues
A chance to build a more resilient, stronger, and faster you

Men lifting weights under the guidance of a sports physio in Adelaide

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Why Kinetic Sports Physio?

Our commitment to optimising your recovery is reflected in our facilities. We offer supervised, individualised rehabilitation programs in Hydrotherapy and in our purpose-built gym. By offering individualised programs in a supervised group setting we ensure rehabilitation is as effective, empowering and economical as possible. We commonly build programs including:

Hydrotherapy

Pilates and core control

Tendon loading programs

Load management

Sport Specific Rehab

Return to Sport criteria

Functional programs

Strength and Conditioning

Performance optimisation and screening

Meet the Team

At Kinetic, we are proud to have a team of dedicated and experienced sports physiotherapists who are passionate about helping athletes of all levels reach their potential. Here are some of the key members of our team:

An expert sports physio from Adelaide assisting with rehabilitation exercises.

Wahib Joubier

Senior Sports + Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Wahib has been a practising physiotherapist since 2000 and holds a Master’s degree in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia. He serves as the Senior Physiotherapist for various local football, soccer, cricket, and basketball clubs. In addition, Wahib is a Clinical Educator for the University of South Australia, mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students.

His expertise includes managing complex pain disorders, conducting biomechanical assessments, and overseeing post-surgical rehabilitation for shoulder, hip, and knee procedures. Wahib is also passionate about implementing evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes across all age groups, particularly adolescents and older adults.

Professional guidance in action - meet an experienced sports physio in Adelaide dedicated to helping athletes recover faster and perform better

Jack O'Leary

Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

Jack graduated from the University of South Australia in 2015 and has since gained extensive experience in private practice and sports physiotherapy. He joined the Kinetic team in 2018 and is now an APA-titled sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, having completed his Master's at La Trobe University.

Jack specialises in getting patients moving through hydrotherapy and gym-based rehabilitation, focusing on evidence-based practices. He is passionate about managing sports injuries and persistent pain and creates individualised treatment plans that empower his patients.

A sports physio in Adelaide using advanced techniques to assess and treat athletes

Ben Slade

Physiotherapist

Ben is a dedicated physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia, graduating in 2018. With experience working in strength and conditioning facilities and local sporting clubs, Ben specialises in helping athletes enhance their performance and recover from injuries.

He adopts an active, exercise-based approach to managing pain and injuries and is passionate about empowering clients to self-manage their conditions. Ben works with clients from all walks of life, including those experiencing persistent pain, providing personalised care through thorough assessments and attentive listening.

At Kinetic, we are proud to offer professional, customised care that helps athletes of all levels recover, stay active, and perform at their best. Whether you’re dealing with a recent sports injury or looking to optimise your training and performance, our team is here to support your journey.