Athlete screenings

Injury prevention is better than cure. Physiohealth has developed sports specific musculo-skeletal screening protocols to identify the weaknesses in athletes that may predispose them towards particular injuries. With a battery of flexibility, strength and stability tests, the physiotherapists can identify areas within an athlete that need attention in order to reduce their injury potential and maximise their technique and athletic ability. Physiotherapists at Physiohealth were involved in the establishment of the screening process for Swimming Australia, Football Federation Victoria and Melbourne Victory Women's League. We have expanded this knowledge to other sports such as triathlon, athletics, golf and gymnastics. These screening protocols are a necessity for any athlete serious about maximising performance and reducing the incidence of injury.