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Sports Injuries & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Specialized clinical recovery for athletes, weekend warriors, and orthopedic surgical patients recovering from joint replacements and reconstructive surgery.

Sports Injuries & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Clinical Overview & Approach

Whether you are returning to competitive sports or recovering from major orthopedic surgery, structured rehabilitation is critical for regaining full strength and preventing reinjury. PhysioAid Caregroup delivers evidence-guided post-operative protocols in close coordination with your surgeon, as well as sports-specific conditioning programs that restore agility, power, and peak physical performance.

Common Conditions & Symptoms We Assess

Our experienced physiotherapists provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for:

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) & Meniscus Rehab
  • Total Knee & Total Hip Joint Replacements
  • Rotator Cuff Tears & Shoulder Labral Repairs
  • Achilles Tendon Ruptures & Tendinopathy
  • Hamstring, Quadriceps & Calf Muscle Tears
  • Ankle Inversion Sprains & Chronic Instability
  • Spinal Fusion, Microdiscectomy & Decompression
  • Fracture Recovery & Post-Cast Mobility

Our Treatment & Recovery Process

We structure care around a progressive, patient-centered clinical pathway tailored to your physical recovery:

Acute Protection & Swelling Management

Post-op wound management adherence, cryotherapy guidance, and gentle range-of-motion preservation within surgical safety limits.

Progressive Joint Mobilization & Scar Tissue Release

Safe manual mobilization techniques to prevent joint contractures and promote healthy scar remodeling.

Functional Strength & Neuromuscular Retraining

Progressive resistance training, balance board exercises, and kinetic chain strengthening tailored to your sport or daily lifestyle.

Sport-Specific Return-to-Play Testing

Objective biomechanical return-to-sport criteria testing (hop tests, agility drills) ensuring you re-enter athletic activity with 100% confidence.

Funding, Rebates & Health Insurance

PhysioAid Caregroup is an accredited provider across all major Australian healthcare funding programs. Eligible patients can access Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) bulk billing with a valid GP referral, NDIS in-home and clinic-based therapy for self-managed and plan-managed participants, WorkCover Victoria rehabilitation for approved workplace claims, TAC coverage for road transport injuries, and on-the-spot private health insurance claiming through HICAPS.

Zannie Bhaat - Lead Physiotherapist Lead Clinician

Zannie Bhaat

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Senior Physiotherapist & Founder

Book with Zannie

Dedicated to Restoring Health, Function & Vitality

Zannie brings over a decade of diverse clinical experience across the Victorian Allied Health sector. Having practiced extensively in Victorian public hospitals and private multidisciplinary centers, she possesses deep clinical mastery spanning from acute hospital rehabilitation through to community-based recovery.

Her expertise encompasses complex musculoskeletal injuries, stroke & neurological rehabilitation, and cardiorespiratory support. Zannie holds a special clinical interest in women’s and paediatric physiotherapy, providing compassionate, holistic care that empowers patients of all ages.

Hospital & Community Experience
AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist

5 Convenient Clinics Across Western Melbourne

Select your nearest clinic below for operating details, direct address, and instant Halaxy online booking.

PhysioAid Thornhill Park Clinic

Primary clinical consultation suite with full musculoskeletal assessment facilities and parking.

  • Address: 97 Murray Road, Thornhill Park VIC - 3335
  • Phone: 0404 241 146

PhysioAid Hoppers Crossing (Derrimut Rd)

Comprehensive clinic setting offering dry needling, exercise therapy, and rehabilitation.

  • Address: 238 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC - 3029
  • Phone: 0404 241 146

Millennium Medical Centre Footscray

Multidisciplinary medical hub in central Footscray with bulk-billed EPC and on-the-spot claiming.

Western Health & Beauty Clinic (Morris Rd)

Dedicated Allied Health practice offering musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation.

Complete Care Medical Centre Melton

Accessible medical centre clinic serving Melton and surrounds with comprehensive physiotherapy.

  • Address: 247–251 Station Road, Melton VIC - 3337
  • Phone: 0404 241 146
Direct Care Across Western Melbourne

Ready to Restore Movement & Live Pain-Free?

Whether recovering from acute sporting injury, managing persistent chronic joint pain, or seeking NDIS community visits, our senior clinical team is here to support you with compassionate, evidence-based care.

Bulk Billing for EPC Plans NDIS, TAC & WorkCover Approved 5 Convenient Western Suburbs Clinics