Sport Physiotherapist in Dandenong South
Sport Physiotherapist in Dandenong South — Get Back in the Game Faster
If you’ve twisted your ankle on the football pitch, pulled a hamstring in the gym or you’re dealing with an overuse injury that will not go away, you need something more than rest! You want a sport physiotherapist in Dandenong South that understands how athletes move, how injuries occur and most importantly how to get you back to performing at your best.
This is what we do at Innovation Physio in Suite 1/134 Logis Boulevard in Dandenong South, VIC 3175. Dushyant Singh Pundir is an APA registered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 15 years’ experience across Australia and internationally, taking sports injury physiotherapy in Dandenong South to a whole new level. Whether it is a grassroots club athlete or weekend warriors to a high performance athlete, we have helped athletes of all fitness levels recover, rebuild and get back to what they love.
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Why Choose a Dedicated Sport Physiotherapist?
While some Sport Physiotherapist in Dandenong South may be able to assist you in sports, others might be more suitable to address your general condition. Sports injuries are unique with their own mechanisms, time course and recovery requirements. A concussion is not the same for a competitive runner and a person in an office — the goals of rehab, strategies for loading, and the milestones for return-to-sport are all different.
This is something a dedicated sport physiotherapist recognizes. At Innovation Physio, the first step to any assessment is to learn about you, your sport/activity and what it is you want to return to. Treatment is then tailored to achieve those goals, not only to relieve pain, but to restore function and enhance performance.
Our physiotherapist is a University of Melbourne graduate with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Master of Manual and Sports Physiotherapy (2009) and is a proud member of the prestigious APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist status, a title which is awarded to physiotherapists who have advanced expertise and has been awarded by the prestigious Australian Physiotherapy Association, based on the rigorous standards set by the APA. You are not visiting a physio, you are visiting a physiotherapist. You’re seeing a specialist. Explore all our physiotherapy services →
Sports Injuries We Treat at Our Dandenong South Clinic
We treat a variety of acute and chronic sports injuries of every type and sport at our sports injury physiotherapy in Dandenong South. When in any doubt, the answer is almost always yes – come in and let us determine if your injury is covered – in the right way!
Acute Sports Injuries
These are the ones that occur in a split second: a fall, an impact and an unexpected spin.
✔ Ankle sprains and ligament tears — Sprains and tears of ligaments, which is one of the most common sports injuries and also one of the most under-treated injuries if not treated properly, is one of the most common.
✔ Hamstring and quadriceps strains — Strains in the hamstring and quadriceps muscles (especially in running sports such as AFL, soccer, athletics)
✔ Shoulder dislocations and rotator cuff injuries — Shoulder dislocations and Rotator Cuff injuries (common in cricket, swimming and contact sports)
✔ Knee injuries including ACL and meniscus damage — ACL rehab physiotherapy in Dandenong South i is one of our core specialities
✔ Calf and Achilles injuries — common in runners and court sport athletes
✔ Wrist and elbow injuries — commonly encountered in sports like racquet sports, gymnastics and martial arts.
Overuse and Chronic Sports Injuries
Not all sports injuries are dramatic. These can develop gradually over weeks or months of repetitive movements, training load mistakes or biomechanical issues that have not been corrected.
✔ Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
✔ Shin splints and tibial stress fractures
✔ Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow (lateral and medial epicondylitis)
✔ Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
✔ Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction
✔ IT band syndrome
✔ Stress fractures and bone stress injuries
Recently one of our patients, Paul Deacon, a 54 year old runner, presented to us with problems in the posterior tibialis tendon which had prevented him from running for 2 months. He returned to running within a few weeks after being treated by Innovation Physio. This is the result that sports physiotherapy should provide.
Our Approach to Sports Injury Treatment in Dandenong South
We don’t use a cookie cutter approach at Innovation Physio. Each athlete is unique and every injury comes with its context, and each recovery path should be tailored to the individual. So, what to expect when you walk in our door:
Thorough Assessment First
The first step is to get a complete history of you and your injuries, sport, training history, goals, patterns of movement, and muscle imbalances. Without this, haste to treatment results in treating symptoms, not causes.
Evidence-Based, Hands-On Treatment
The sports physiotherapy treatment is based on the latest clinical research and performed with professionalism. Your treatment will depend on the type of injury and how it presents and may include:
✔ Manual therapy and joint mobilisation to restore movement and reduce pain
✔ Therapeutic exercise and strength rehabilitation to help restore the muscles and structures around the injury.
✔ Dry needling to mobilise tight muscles and trigger points which are causing pain or an issue in function
✔ Biomechanical analysis and movement correction to prevent re-injury through biomechanical analysis of the movement.
✔ Sports taping and bracing for support during recovery and return to play.
✔ Education and load management so you understand what’s happening and how to train smart during recovery
Return-to-Sport Planning
Step one to getting out of pain is to get out of pain. The true aim is to get back to 100% performance. We work with you to develop a progressive and structured return to sport plan, to avoid playing the guessing game and when it’s safe to return to sport. View our Pre & Post Surgery Rehab services →
Sports Rehabilitation Clinic in Dandenong South — What Makes Innovation Physio Different
Why go to Innovation Physio when there are lots of physio clinics in the southeastern suburbs?
✔ Experience that matters. Our lead physiotherapist has been working clinically for 15+ years treating sports injuries in various countries and sports. This is not a new graduate team, this is Specialist level care.
✔ APA-titled expertise. The APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist title isn’t self-assigned. It is achieved by further postgraduate education and is continually upgraded to high standards. When it comes to sports or joint injuries, a real clinical benefit is from seeing a titled physiotherapist.
✔ Personalised, one-on-one care. No exercise assistant and no person is left alone on an exercise machine. Your time with us is focused, attentive and recovery oriented.
✔ Convenient location and hours. Our location at Logis Boulevard Dandenong South is convenient for those who live in Dandenong, Hallam, Lyndhurst, Bangholme and elsewhere. Open daily from 9:00 am until 7 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and until 2:30 pm on Saturday.
✔ All major health funds accepted. We accept all major private health funds – quality sports physiotherapy without the financial strain. Get in touch to confirm your cover →
Conditions We See from Local Sports Communities
Dandenong South and the rest of the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne have an active and vibrant community. We see athletes from all kinds of sports including local AFL teams, soccer teams, running groups, martial arts dojos, CrossFit boxes and school sports teams.
Innovation Physio is your local sports physio near you in Dandenong South and the surrounding area, including: Dandenong, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Lyndhurst, Cranbourne and Narre Warren.
We also collaborate with GPs, sports medicine doctors, surgeons, and coaches to ensure coordination of your care, particularly after ACL reconstruction, shoulder surgery or other sport-related surgeries.
Physiotherapist for Athletes in Dandenong South — Referrals & Funding Options
You don’t necessarily have to be referred to see a physiotherapist, but we do welcome referrals from various sources to make it as easy as possible for you to access physiotherapist services. We work with:
✔ Medicare EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) plans via GP referral
✔ TAC (Transport Accident Commission) for sports injuries sustained in transport accidents
✔ WorkSafe / WorkCover For injuries sustained from sport or physical activity activities at work — see our Work Injuries page →
✔ NDIS Participants who need physiotherapy support will be included in the NDIS.If participants need physiotherapy support
✔ DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs)
✔ All major private health funds
Or if you have no idea or if you don’t know if you need a referral, just give us a call, we’ll get you sorted out in no time.
Book Your Sports Physiotherapy Appointment in Dandenong South Today
Sports injuries don’t get better on their own — at least not properly. The longer a sports injury goes untreated, the more likely there is to be compensation patterns, muscle imbalances and re-injury down the track.
We are dedicated at Innovation Physio to providing you with the same level of sports physiotherapy care that you would receive from a specialist, so you can recover fully, move better and do what you love.
FAQ's
No referral is required to make an appointment directly with Innovation Physio. If you have a GP Care Plan (EPC) then we can see you under Medicare for a rebated consultation. Simply bring your referral with you.
This depends entirely on the nature and severity of your injury. Acute muscle strains may resolve in a few sessions, while complex injuries like ACL tears or shoulder reconstructions require longer structured rehab programs. We'll give you a clear recovery timeline at your first appointment.
Yes, we provide rehabilitation for ACLs. From the early post-surgical stages to restarting sport, we create a progressive, evidence-based programme to your recovery objectives.
Absolutely. Sports physiotherapy is not only for top level or elite athletes. If you have an injury that is affecting your activity whether you are a casual trainer, regular gym-goer or a local social sport player, we can help you! Call us to reserve a spot →
Yes. One of the techniques we employ to deal with muscle tightness, trigger points and pain which frequently comes along with sporting injuries is dry needling. It is carried out by our qualified physiotherapist and incorporated in your treatment program when appropriate.
We are situated at Logis Boulevard which is convenient to travel from Dandenong, Dandenong North, Hallam, Lyndhurst, Bangholme, Endeavour Hills, Narre Warren & Cranbourne. Looking for a sports physio near me in the southeastern suburbs? This is where we can help.