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Newcastle’s Sports Physiotherapy Experts
We use the latest technologies and techniques to help you move more efficiently, recover faster and perform at your peak for longer. Move better with Portside Sports Physiotherapists.
With over a decade of experience with some of Australia’s top sporting teams, Portside Physiotherapy is your expert sports physiotherapist. We’re here to focus on maximising what you can do to get back to your best. We do this by first taking the time to listen to you and your story, then plan the best management program that suits your body and goals.
Learn more about our practice and philosophy around Sports Physiotherapy.
Make a Booking
Ready to book? if you’re not sure which type of consultation is for you get in touch via our contact page.
Physiotherapy Services
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Sports Massage
Sports massage helps relieve muscular tension, break down adhesion's, mobilise soft tissues and reduce pain.
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Exercise Prescription & Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of athletic injuries with the goal of returning to sport requires progressive exercise prescription.
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Injury Rehabilitation & Return to Training Programs
We work with you to create a bespoke return to sports conditioning program to help you get back into shape or recover from an injury, as quickly as possible.
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Injury Prevention & Management
Common and re-occurring sports injuries can be frustrating. Get your confidence back by getting stronger and moving more efficiently.
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Post Operative Physiotherapy
The success of your surgery isn’t based on what happened in the operating theatre. Successful surgery requires thought out and measure postoperative rehabilitation.
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Dry Needling
The primary aim is to relieve muscle pain and cramping, but it may also help to improve a person’s flexibility.
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Sports Taping
Athletic sports taping involves applying tape directly to the skin to stabilise and neautralise vulnerable muscles, joints and ligaments.
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Normatec Recovery System
The NormaTec Recovery System can be used both before and after exercise, whether it is routine training or high-level competition.
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Hand Therapy
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Splinting and Bracing
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Chronic Pain Physiotherapy
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Postnatal & Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain
Meet the Portside Team
The Portside Sports Physiotherapy team is expertly trained in the various facets and techniques of physiotherapy. With decades of physiotherapy experience this is the team to get you moving better.
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Practice Principal
After almost a decade in professional sport with the Newcastle Knights, Phil brings the same approach and knowledge to the people of Newcastle. A mantra Phil always approaches his physiotherapy with is what can a person do, not what can’t do to get back to their best.
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Tori is currently working as Newcastle Knights NRLW Physiotherapist for the 2024 season, thrilled to work with elite athletes and aid in their rehabilitation journey.
Along with her high level Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy experience Tori has worked in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation.
Tori has completed her level 1 and 2 dry needling courses and can integrate this technique into her practice.
Tori’s special interests include: field sport athletes, female athletes, runners, CrossFit enthusiasts, and general gym-goers.
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Ashlee is an experienced physiotherapist who worked in the NSW public health system for over 14 years prior to joining the Portside Sports Physio Team.
She brings a wealth of experience in her special interest areas:
- Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Hand therapy, including splinting, for paediatrics and adults
- Chronic pain management for adults, adolescents and young children
- Postnatal and pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain
- Paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy