Business Details
15 Years
experience
Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Services in Sydney
Established in 2011, The Sports Clinic provides specialized sports medicine services to university students, inner-city residents, and elite athletes. Our team of experienced practitioners holds advanced qualifications in sports and exercise medicine, physiotherapy, podiatry, and exercise physiology. We offer evidence-based treatments for acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, supported by research collaborations with institutions like the IOC. Our facility includes RecoveryPump technology for accelerated athletic recovery and injury rehabilitation. We maintain partnerships with professional sports teams across rugby, basketball, and soccer, providing pitch-side care and return-to-play programs.The clinic accepts WorkCover patients and offers telehealth appointments for broader accessibility. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care through coordinated treatment plans. We actively contribute to sports medicine research, including studies on pregnancy in elite athletes and injury prevention. Located on the University of Sydney campus, we serve the inner-city community with convenient access to specialized care. Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural respect is integrated into all aspects of our practice.
Services
Sports Medicine
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Exercise Physiology
RecoveryPump rental
Injury Rehabilitation
Running Analysis
WorkCover Treatment
Telehealth Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 26 years of professional sports team experience across three continents.
- Our clinic offers medically proven RecoveryPump compression therapy technology.
- We provide evidence-based treatments supported by published clinical research.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes IOC consensus statement contributors.
- We combine clinical practice with academic research partnerships.
Associations and certifications
- Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
Services
Sports Medicine
Our specialist sports physicians diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries for elite and recreational athletes. We treat acute injuries and overuse conditions from sports, work, or daily activities. A GP referral is required for consultations with our Fellows of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians.
Physiotherapy
Specialized physiotherapy treatments accelerate healing for muscle and joint injuries. Our APA Sports Physiotherapists treat conditions from arthritis to repetitive strain injuries. With 10+ years' experience at Sydney University, our team combines clinical expertise with sports-specific rehabilitation programs for optimal recovery.
Podiatry
Sports podiatry services address foot and lower leg injuries with expert biomechanical analysis. Our practitioner has 25+ years' experience treating professional athletes and recreational runners. We provide footwear advice, orthotic prescriptions, and injury prevention strategies tailored to individual gait patterns and activity levels.
Exercise Physiology
Accredited exercise physiologists create personalized programs for chronic condition management and sports performance enhancement. Our specialists develop rehabilitation plans for diabetes, obesity, and post-injury recovery. We combine clinical expertise with sports science to optimize functional capacity and athletic performance.
RecoveryPump rental
Medically proven gradient compression therapy accelerates post-injury and post-surgery recovery. Our RecoveryPump system reduces swelling and enhances circulation through sequential pneumatic compression. Available for 30-minute or hourly sessions, this technology is used by professional sports teams worldwide for performance recovery and injury prevention.
People
Stuart Pavely
Principal Physiotherapist
26 years' experience as sports physiotherapist with professional teams across three continents. Completed PhD in sports injury biomechanics and serves as Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University. Specializes in movement analysis and sports injury prevention.
Lizzy Donnelly
Physiotherapist
PhD candidate researching breast injuries in women's rugby. Former Waratahs Women's Rugby physiotherapist with expertise in running-related injuries. Combines clinical practice with sports science research to improve women's sports safety and equity.
Laura Zanatta
Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy graduate with experience in neurological rehabilitation and sports injury triage. Specializes in sports rehabilitation and women's health. Provides evidence-based exercise prescription for injury recovery and performance enhancement across all age groups.
Hannah May Clarke
Sports Physiotherapist
Masters-qualified sports physiotherapist with extensive UK professional sports experience. Former physiotherapist for Leeds Rhinos and York Valkyries rugby teams. Expertise in acute injury management and return-to-play decision-making for team sports athletes.
Richard Windybank
Sports Podiatrist
25+ years' experience in sports podiatry with specialist knowledge of running biomechanics. Provides footwear advice and injury prevention strategies for recreational and elite athletes. Consults to Waratahs Rugby and Sydney Kings basketball teams.
Questions
What sports medicine services do you offer?
We provide sports injury diagnosis, physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, and RecoveryPump compression therapy for acute injuries and chronic conditions.
Do you treat non-athletes?
Yes, we treat all musculoskeletal injuries from sports, work, or daily activities for patients of all activity levels and ages.
Are referrals required?
A doctor's referral is needed for sports medicine physician consultations but not for physiotherapy or podiatry appointments.
What research contributions have you made?
Our team has published research on shockwave treatment effectiveness and contributes to the IOC Consensus Statement on pregnancy in elite athletes.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide remote consultations for initial assessments and follow-up care through secure video conferencing platforms.
What payment options are available?
We accept private payments with immediate insurance claims processing. WorkCover and DVA patients welcome with appropriate documentation.
