Ankle Injury Rehab · Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

Ankle Rehab.
Built to go again.

Ankle sprains are the most common injury in sport — and the most undertreated. 'Walk it off' is how athletes develop chronic instability and re-injury rates above 70%.

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What goes wrong

What goes wrong with Ankle rehab

01

Undertreated from the start

Most ankle sprains get RICE and a Tubigrip. Without proper rehabilitation, the ligament heals with reduced proprioception and mechanical instability — setting up the next sprain.

02

No balance or proprioception work

Ankle stability depends on neuromuscular control as much as ligament integrity. If balance retraining isn't in your program, you're not fully rehabbing the injury.

03

Premature return to sport

Returning as soon as pain settles is how 70%+ of athletes re-sprain. Functional return criteria — hop testing, cutting, sport-specific agility — need to be met before you play.

The Stride approach

How we manage Ankle injuries

We assess ligament integrity, peroneal muscle strength, ankle ROM and balance. Rehabilitation is progressive — swelling and range of motion first, then strength and balance, then sport-specific loading and agility. Return to sport is criteria-based, not time-based.

1
First Consult — $145
45-minute initial assessment. Full injury history, sport demands, where you are and where you want to get back to.
2
Deep Dive — $185
60-minute hands-on assessment, movement screening, injury-specific testing. Written plan and return-to-sport timeline issued.
3
Choose your pathway
Session by session ($145/consult) or the Rehab Accelerator program ($185/week, all-inclusive with weekly physio, coached gym sessions and direct access).
4
Execute the plan
Progressive, evidence-based rehab built around your sport demands. We track and adjust every step of the way.
5
Return-to-sport clearance
Cleared when the data says you're ready — not when the calendar says so. Objective criteria, not guesswork.
Realistic timeline

Grade I sprains: 1–2 weeks. Grade II: 3–6 weeks. Grade III (complete tear): 6–12 weeks. Chronic instability with repeated sprains may take longer to address the underlying deficits.

Your first step

Two sessions. A complete picture.

Session 1
$145

45-minute first consult. Full injury history, sport demands, where you are and where you want to get back to.

Session 2
$185

60-minute deep dive. Hands-on assessment, movement screening, ankle-specific testing. Written plan and return-to-sport timeline issued.

After both sessions, you choose your pathway — session by session ($145/consult) or the Rehab Accelerator program ($185/week, all-inclusive).

HICAPS on day · Private health claimable · Medicare EPC accepted

Common questions

Ankle Rehab FAQ

No. Chronic ankle instability is very treatable. In fact, many athletes present to us after multiple re-sprains — addressing the underlying deficits now prevents the next one.

Not always. We can assess clinically whether imaging is needed. Significant bruising, inability to weight-bear, or bony tenderness are indications for an X-ray to rule out fracture.

Often yes, with modification. Upper body work, pool sessions, cycling — keeping you moving matters. We'll tell you exactly what you can and can't do.

13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds · Initial Assessment from $145

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