Sports Physiotherapy in Sydney CBD.
APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy at 25 Martin Place. Evidence-based injury management, structured rehabilitation, and return-to-sport protocols for athletes at every level.
From weekend warriors and Hyrox competitors to elite and professional athletes — if sport is part of your life and injury is getting in the way, this is where you come.
Sports physiotherapy isn’t just physio for people who play sport. It’s a higher standard of musculoskeletal assessment, a deeper understanding of load and movement, and a rehabilitation approach built around getting back to full performance — not just getting out of pain.
Our Clinical Team Lead Matt Hagerty is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist — a credential awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association to physiotherapists who have demonstrated advanced training, years of on-field experience, and clinical excellence in sports injury management. It’s the highest formal recognition in the field in Australia.
Our team has worked extensively in real-world on-field settings across football, AFL, running, dance, strength sports, tennis, combat sports, and functional fitness. We’ve been on the sideline during injury, through every phase of rehabilitation, and back to competition. That context matters when you’re building a return-to-sport plan.
Every sports injury presentation starts with a comprehensive assessment — not just of the injured structure, but of how you move, load, and compensate. We assess biomechanics, strength, control, and the contributing factors that led to the injury in the first place. Treating the symptom without understanding the cause is how injuries recur.
Your rehabilitation plan is built in phases — protecting the injury, restoring range and strength, rebuilding sport-specific capacity, and graduated return to full training and competition. Every phase has clear criteria before you progress. We don’t guess and we don’t rush.
Return to sport is not a date on a calendar — it’s a set of criteria your body needs to meet. We use objective testing to determine readiness, work with your coaches and sports medicine team where appropriate, and build a graduated return-to-play protocol that minimises re-injury risk.
For athletes where movement retraining, core rehabilitation, or strength-based recovery is the right approach, our on-site Pilates studio and direct clinical integration makes the transition from physio to Pilates seamless. One team, one plan, one building.
We treat the full range of acute, chronic, and overuse sports injuries across all levels of sport and activity.
Matt Hagerty — APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Clinical Team Lead.
The APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy title is the highest formal credential in sports physiotherapy in Australia — awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association to physiotherapists who have demonstrated advanced training, extensive on-field experience, and clinical excellence across a broad range of sports injury presentations.
Matt holds a Master of Sports Medicine and has over a decade of experience working with athletes from grassroots to elite and professional level. His clinical certifications include advanced hamstring and shoulder management, integrated musculoskeletal dry needling, ConnectTherapy, ICIC Level 2 (Rugby Australia), HeadSafe, and NeckSafe.
He also holds advanced certification in dry needling and treats TMJ disorders — a less common but clinically important area for athletes with jaw clenching, bruxism, or head and neck pain affecting performance.
Sports physio — what you actually want to know.
What’s the difference between a sports physio and a regular physio?
A sports physiotherapist has additional training and experience specific to athletic injury, movement analysis, load management, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. An APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist — like our Clinical Team Lead Matt Hagerty — has met the highest formal criteria for sports physiotherapy in Australia. In practice, this means a more detailed biomechanical assessment, a deeper understanding of sport-specific demands, and a rehabilitation plan built around getting back to full performance rather than just getting out of pain.
Do I need a referral to see a sports physio?
No referral required. Book directly online or call us. If you’re a workers compensation or CTP patient, contact us before booking and we’ll advise on the paperwork required.
How soon after an injury should I come in?
As soon as possible. Early assessment gives us a much clearer picture of what’s actually injured, allows us to start appropriate management immediately, and significantly reduces the risk of the injury worsening or becoming chronic. For acute injuries, come in within 24–48 hours if you can. Don’t wait until it’s “a bit better” — that’s usually when people lose 2–3 weeks of rehabilitation time.
How long will my rehabilitation take?
It depends entirely on the injury. A straightforward ankle sprain might be 4–6 weeks. An ACL reconstruction is 6–9 months to return to sport. Tendinopathies typically take 8–12 weeks of structured loading. Your physiotherapist will give you a realistic timeline and clear progression criteria at your initial assessment — not a vague “it depends” non-answer.
Can I keep training while I’m injured?
Usually yes — with modifications. One of the most important things a good sports physio does is help you find what you can do, not just tell you what you can’t. Maintaining fitness, strength, and training habit during injury rehabilitation makes return to sport significantly faster and more successful. We’ll build a modified training plan around your injury from day one.
Do you work with elite or professional athletes?
Yes. Our Clinical Team Lead Matt Hagerty has over a decade of experience working with athletes at grassroots through to elite and professional level across multiple sports. We treat athletes competing at all levels — from club sport and amateur competition to national and international level.
Is sports physiotherapy covered by private health insurance?
Yes — physiotherapy consultations are covered under physiotherapy extras with most major private health funds. Bring your HICAPS card and we’ll process your rebate on the spot. Appointments with our APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist attract a higher fee than standard consultations — check your specific extras cover if out-of-pocket cost is a consideration.
Do you offer Pilates as part of sports rehabilitation?
Yes — and it’s one of our genuine clinical differentiators. Our on-site Pilates studio and the direct communication between your physiotherapist and Pilates instructor means your Pilates program is built around your injury and rehabilitation goals from the start. For athletes recovering from lower limb injuries, spinal injuries, or needing movement retraining, this integration is highly effective. Read more about our Pilates programs.
Sports physiotherapy often works alongside:
The injury that’s keeping you out deserves more than a rest and a hope.
Book online or call us. If you’re unsure which appointment type is right for your injury, call first and we’ll point you in the right direction.
hello@cityphysio.com.au · Shop 10, Level 6, 25 Martin Place
— The City Physio team