AFL  ·  Netball  ·  Rugby  ·  Soccer  ·  BJJ  ·  MMA  ·  Boxing  ·  Wrestling
Getting sports injury management right the first time.

Know Exactly
Where You Stand.

Existing client →
Melbourne Sports Physio & Performance ·  13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds  ·  Mon–Fri 7:30am–7:30pm  ·  Sat 7:30am–1pm
Performance is for all of us.

Comprehensive coaching, team support, and science-backed tools to enhance every facet of sport and life for those we serve.

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Athletes Returned to Sport
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Coached Athlete Rehab Hours
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Sporting Teams Worked With
Organisations our team has worked with and are trusted by:
Melbourne Storm NRL
NRL
Essendon FC
Western Bulldogs
The problem

Generic rehab wasn't built for athletes.

Weekly check-ins. Generic exercises. "It depends" when you ask how long you'll be out. That model was designed for office workers with sore backs — not footballers, court athletes or combat competitors who can't play the sport they love.

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No clear timeline or plan

You leave every appointment without knowing if you're on track — or what "on track" even looks like. That uncertainty makes it impossible to plan when you return, how hard to push, or whether you're heading in the right direction at all.

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Generic exercises with no sport context

A netball wing attack, a rugby prop and a BJJ competitor all have different demands. Your program should reflect your sport, your position, your training week — it rarely does.

03

"Stop training" — with no alternative

Rest has a role. But full rest prescribed without a path forward doesn't work for a competitive athlete. There is almost always something you can keep doing — and should be.

Injuries we assess and manage most
ACL Achilles Ankle Hip & Groin Shoulder Hamstring & Calf
Stride Sports Physio athlete assessment
The solution

The Rehab
Accelerator.

Sports injury rehab, strength & conditioning, and movement coaching — integrated under one roof, from one plan. After your two-part Initial Assessment, every athlete leaves with an objective picture of their status, a clear diagnosis, and a structured pathway forward — not a “see how you go”.

500+
Athletes Returned to Sport
5k+
Coached Athlete Rehab Hours
20+
Sporting Teams Worked With
How it works — five steps
01
First Consult
$145
Injury history, sport demands, goals. First principles. Talk-heavy by design.
02
Deep Dive
$185
Hands-on assessment. Full picture of your status and what return takes.
03
Choose pathway
Session by session ($145) or Rehab Accelerator ($185/wk) — your call.
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Execute
Weekly physio + S&C. Program updated every session to your numbers.
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Clear
Criteria-based return. Objective testing — not a calendar date.
Everything included — every week
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Weekly 1:1 Physiotherapy
Full session + program review every week — not a 15-min check-in
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Unlimited Gym Access
Train in our gym as often as you like. Coached small-group sessions included — up to 40 a week.
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Sport-Specific S&C
Built for your sport, your position, and your training demands
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Direct Physio Access
Messaging, check-ins, and program updates between appointments
Return-to-Sport Testing
Objective clearance — not a calendar date or gut feel
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Training Platform
Your program, milestones, and progress — tracked every session
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Our commitment after your Initial Assessment

Most athletes come in going on feel — training around the injury, guessing at timelines, hoping for the best. After your Initial Assessment, you won’t be. You’ll have an objective picture of where you are, what return actually requires, and a structured pathway forward — not a “see how you go”.

All-inclusive · min 4 weeks · then 4-week blocks
$185/ week
Or from $145 · initial & subsequent consultations

The fastest way back
to sport starts here.

Start with a $145 Initial Assessment. Your physio builds your plan, presents your program, and you decide your next step — no pressure, no lock-in.

Step 1 — Start here
Two-part process · your plan built across both sessions
Initial Assessment
$145
one-off
45 minutes
What you walk away with
  • Full injury assessment across two sessions
  • Movement analysis & sport-specific testing
  • Clear diagnosis and return-to-sport timeline
  • Written week-by-week program after session 2
  • Honest pathway recommendation — what you need, nothing you don't
Private health claimable  ·  HICAPS available  ·  Medicare EPC accepted
Step 2 — Your program
All-inclusive · unlimited access
Rehab Accelerator
$185
per week
all-inclusive
Everything included — no add-ons, no surprises
  • Personal "Athlete Profile" Testing$441 value
  • Weekly 1:1 Physiotherapy Session & Review$185–220/wk elsewhere
  • Individualised S&C Program$100–150/wk elsewhere
  • Gym & coaching access when you need it$70+/session elsewhere
  • Unlimited program revisions — updated every week
  • Return-to-sport testing & clearance
  • Programming platform access throughout
What you'd pay per week buying this separately elsewhere
Weekly physio session (avg. competitor rate)$185–220 / wk
Individualised S&C program$100–150 / wk
Gym access & coaching sessions$70–90 / session
Written rehab plan & weekly review$80–100 / wk
Return-to-sport testing$441 (once)
Total if purchased separately$435–560+ / wk
Stride Rehab Accelerator — everything above, one weekly fee$185 / wk
Most athletes who price this out separately tell us they wish they'd started sooner.
Our commitment

If it's not right,
we'll make it right.

We're confident in our approach — and we back that up with a genuine commitment to your experience.

If you're not satisfied with your initial consultation, contact us and we'll work to make it right. We take every concern seriously and will discuss what options are appropriate for your situation.

We want every athlete who walks through our door to feel the difference from the first appointment. That's not a marketing line — it's how we've operated since 2017.

Who you'll work with

Elite sport expertise.
In your corner.

Chris Tandy
Chris Tandy
Senior Athletic Physiotherapist
Chris Tandy
Senior Athletic Physiotherapist · Coach

Masters of Sports Physiotherapy. 10 years working in competitive elite and sub-elite sport across Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club and Essendon Football Club's VFL Program. Passionate about understanding the core drivers behind behaviour change and performance optimisation to help injured athletes and those wanting to maximise their sporting performance.

Tom Yeung
Tom Yeung
Senior Athletic Physiotherapist
Tom Yeung
Senior Athletic Physiotherapist · Coach

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, with additional training in Sports & Exercise Rehabilitation. Avid gym-goer with a background in combat training — Tom brings genuine understanding of the demands combat athletes face. He knows why a 12-week full rest prescription doesn't work for a competitor.

Conner Van Turnhout
Conner Van Turnhout
Athletic Physiotherapist
Conner Van Turnhout
Athletic Physiotherapist · Coach

Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, University of Otago — currently completing a Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe. Keen CrossFitter with a background in Rugby Union, Conner understands the physical demands of sport and the importance of staying active. Evidence-based care tailored to help you achieve your goals.

Jordan Schorel
Jordan Schorel
Osteopath
Jordan Schorel
Osteopath · Acute Sports Injury Clinic

Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Osteopathy. Lead clinician for Stride's Sunday Acute Sports Injury Clinic — first-point-of-care assessment and management for athletes who can't wait. Bringing osteopathic expertise into Stride's sports injury rehabilitation programs, with a focus on restoring function and getting athletes back to the sport they love.

FAQ

Common questions

Don't wait.
Get back.

Your Initial Assessment is two sessions. After both, you have a clear diagnosis, a written plan and a target return date. Same-week appointments available.

Call us: 0483 918 427
13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds · Mon–Fri 7:30am–7:30pm · Sat 7:30am–1pm