Why Visit A Sports Medicine Doctor?
If you have a sports-related injury, are looking to get back to exercise or would like to take your exercise and sports performance to the next level or prevent injury, a dedicated Sports Doctor is an invaluable asset.
Sports Medicine Doctors are especially skilled and fully equipped to diagnose and treat a range of different sports injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. A dedicated Sports Medicine Doctor understands the movements and physical demands that each sport requires so whether you are playing golf or running a marathon, they can help you achieve your best.
When it comes to injury they manage both acute injuries, like ankle sprains or shoulder trauma, and overuse injuries, such as tendon issues, running-related conditions, or injuries caused by excessive workouts.
Whole-Of-Life Approach – Sports Medicine For All Levels
Committed to helping you stay active and recover as fully as possible, a Sports Medicine Doctor will take a whole-of-life approach and craft rehabilitation plans that align with your lifestyle. Providing the same level of care for weekend sports enthusiasts as we do for elite athletes. We ensure that everyone is receiving the best quality treatments tailored to their specific needs.
Sports Medicine Clinic Services:
Lifestyle-Based Goal Setting
Microneedling, Joint Injections, and PRP Therapy
Elite Level / Peak Performance Training
Sports Injury and Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment
Rehabilitation Plans & Pain Management
Ultrasound-Guided Assessments
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Introducing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a specialised, minimally invasive treatment widely used in sports medicine to promote healing and tissue regeneration. The process involves:
Drawing a small amount of blood.
Processing the blood to concentrate the platelets, which contain growth factors.
Injecting the concentrated platelets into the injured area to stimulate cell repair and speed up recovery.
PRP therapy is particularly popular among athletes in a range of sports for its effectiveness in:
Accelerating muscle recovery, tendon, and ligament injuries.
Reducing inflammation and pain.
Enhancing tissue regeneration to improve overall performance.
The minimally invasive nature of PRP makes it an ideal option for athletes who want to recover quickly without the risks or downtime associated with surgery, allowing them to return to training or competition faster.
Dr Daniel Geilings
Dr. Dan is one of Australia's top Sports Doctors, having previously trained and practiced as a Physiotherapist with a profound passion for all things sports-related. His journey continued as he served as the Team Doctor for The Western Bulldogs AFLW from 2017 to 2022. Dr Dan's areas of expertise encompass Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Weight Loss, Dietary and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr Dan also recognises the importance of Mental Health when dealing with injury and rehabilitation.
“We understand the recovery process looks different to everyone. We focus on getting on top of pain but also the rehab component, to return a patient’s function to what they want to do as quickly as possible. All while trying to make sure it fits in with daily life.”