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Step Ahead Sports Physio

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Step Ahead Sports Physio

Recover. Restore. Rebuild. Sports Physio clinic
1 on 1 physio 👌
Post operative physio 👨‍⚕️
Rebuild GYM sessions 🏋️
Hip and knee arthritis classes 😎

15/06/2026

🦵 THE STEP AHEAD ACL REHABILITATION FRAMEWORK

ACL recovery isn’t just about time — it’s about hitting the right benchmarks before progressing.

Our criteria-based framework guides you through every phase of recovery, from pre-operative preparation through to structured return-to-contact for sport.

📋 Phase 1 — Pre-Op Prehab
🛡️ Phase 2 — Protection & Activation (0–4 wks)
💪 Phase 3 — Strength & Movement (4–12 wks)
👟 Phase 3B — Prep to Run (8–12 wks)
⚡ Phase 4 — Running & Power Development (3–6 mo)
🏆 Phase 5 — High-Level Running & Game Drills (6–12+ mo)
🤝 Phase 5B — Return to Contact (contact sports)

Every phase has objective criteria before progression. Strength testing. Hop tests. Limb symmetry indices. And yes — psychological readiness is a formal clearance criterion too.

Because getting back on the field isn’t just physical.

📍 Neutral Bay, Sydney
🔗 stepaheadphysio.com.au
📞 Book online or call for a free discovery call

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05/06/2026

WELCOME DAVID PHELAN 👏. We’re excited to welcome David Phelan to the team at Step Ahead Sports Physio.

Originally from Ireland, David completed his Physiotherapy degree at Trinity College Dublin before spending more than three years working at the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin — one of the world’s leading orthopaedic and sports medicine centres.

Working alongside world-renowned physiotherapists and surgeons, David developed expertise managing complex surgical and non-surgical injuries, helping patients return to sport, work and performance with confidence.

David has a particular interest in:
🏃 ACL & Knee Ligament Rehabilitation
💪 Shoulder Rehabilitation
🦶 Foot & Ankle Injuries
🏥 Post-Operative Rehabilitation
🏋️ Strength & Conditioning
🏉 Field & Contact Sports

His approach combines thorough assessment, hands-on treatment and progressive, evidence-based rehabilitation to ensure every patient understands their injury, their recovery plan and exactly what it takes to get back to doing what they love.

David is now consulting from our Neutral Bay clinic and is accepting new patients.

📍 Step Ahead Sports Physio, Neutral Bay
📅 Book online today via the link in our bio

Please join us in welcoming David to the team 👏

20/03/2026

🔥Our new website is live🔥

Built around one goal — helping you recover properly, rebuild strength, and return to performance with confidence.

Whether you’re dealing with an injury, coming back from surgery, or pushing your training to the next level, everything we do is designed with the end goal in mind.

🔗 Check it out via the link in bio.

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12/02/2026

🏃‍♂️ Run Club this Friday! ☕️
All paces, all welcome.
30–40 mins easy run, then coffee after at .cafe Neutral Bay.
Meet 6:45am — good vibes only.

See you there 🤝

02/02/2026

🏃‍♂️ RUN CLUB IS HERE ☕️

We’re kicking off Run Club at Step Ahead Sports Physio and you’re invited.
This one’s all about community, movement, and starting the day right.

👟 All abilities welcome
⏱️ Easy social run – 30–40 mins
☕️ Coffee after at Chaos Cafe (right below the clinic)

Whether you’re training for something big or just want a cruisy run and a chat, this is for you.

🎁 BONUS:
Everyone who comes along to the first session scores a free Step Ahead running cap (yep, the one in the pic).

📍 Meet at Step Ahead Sports Physio
⏰ Friday 6:45am

Come for the run, stay for the coffee, help us build something special 💚
Tag a mate and start your Friday the right way.

06/01/2026

🏃‍♂️ Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain).

As running volume picks up after the holidays, we’re already seeing a surge in anterior knee pain — aka “runner’s knee.”

If your knee hurts:
• around the kneecap
• going downhill
• on stairs
• after longer runs

…it could be patellofemoral pain, and no — it’s not something you should just push through.

The good news?
This is one of the most treatable knee conditions when you treat it properly.

At Step Ahead Sports Physio, we don’t just calm pain —
we rebuild your knee’s capacity for running and greater performance.

✔️ Strength
✔️ Load management
✔️ Gait & mechanics
✔️ Return-to-run planning

If your knee is already whispering… don’t wait until it’s screaming.

📍Neutral Bay
📩 Booking link in the bio

10/12/2025

🏃🏽If you’ve been dealing with a running injury, coming back from time off, or you just want to run with more confidence and fewer niggles — this 3-session Return-to-Run package is designed for you.🏃🏼‍♀️

Across three structured sessions, we’ll map out exactly where your body is now, what’s holding you back, and the clearest pathway to running stronger, faster, and pain-free:

✅Session 1 — Comprehensive assessment + baseline testing
✅Session 2 — Program walkthrough + tailored coaching
✅Session 3 — Review, retesting & a refined long-term plan

It’s clarity, structure, and expert guidance — all in one package.

When you book your initial consultation on the website, comment “Run Stronger” in the form. From there, everything will be taken care of during your first session in the clinic.

If you’re ready to take control of your running again, this is your starting line. 🏁

28/11/2025

🎉 BLACK FRIDAY — 6 WEEK REBUILD PACKAGE (LIMITED)
This is the only time of the year we discount our Rebuild Program — and it’s for 48 hours only.

If you’ve been meaning to properly rehab an injury, rebuild your strength, or get an individualised program to prepare for your next event… this is for you.

What you get:
✔ Initial assessment + full testing
✔ 4 x 1-hour personalised gym sessions
✔ Individualised program built for your body + your goals
✔ Access to TrainHeroic to track your progress
✔ Final re-test to measure improvement
✔ Perfect for post-surgery, persistent injuries, return-to-running or performance prep

Normally: $1000
Black Friday: $800
Limit: 1 package per person
Valid for 48 hours only

This is ideal if you want to:
🏃 Return to running confidently
🏋️ Rebuild strength after injury
🔋 Improve function and energy
⚡ Prep for an event or race
💪 Get a tailored program, not a cookie-cutter plan

To claim:
Send us a DM with “REBUILD” or send us an email at [email protected]

Only a handful available — once they’re gone, they’re gone. We can’t wait to get you a Step Ahead.

25/11/2025

💫This is Jeff. Nine weeks ago he suffered a high-grade ankle injury during a trail run in the Blue Mountains.

Today’s session is a snapshot of a typical rebuild session — a mix of:

🔹 Targeted treatment to improve ankle movement, reduce stiffness and help with pain
🔹 Key strength and control exercises designed to load the ankle safely
🔹 Athletic progressions that rebuild power, balance and running-specific capacity
🔹 Ongoing management of old niggles, because one injury often exposes older issues

Jeff’s goal is to get back on the trails with confidence — and this structured approach helps ensure he returns stronger, more stable and ready for the demands of trail running.

If you’re returning from an ankle injury (or any running setback), structured rehab matters.
Send us a message if you want help getting back to what you love. 💪👌

14/11/2025

We’re excited to welcome Ciaron FitzGerald to the Step Ahead Sports Physio team! 🎉💪
Ciaron brings firsthand high-performance experience as a former professional and semi-professional basketballer in both 5v5 and 3x3 formats 🏀. Alongside his time on the court, he has worked across professional and semi-professional Rugby Union and Rugby League 🏉, giving him a deep understanding of athlete demands, injuries, and return-to-play pathways.

His background aligns perfectly with our philosophy of Recover, Restore, Rebuild - helping athletes bounce back stronger, move better, and return to doing what they love. 🔄✨

Address

4/196 Military Road
Sydney, NSW
2089

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11am
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 11am
Thursday	7am - 11am
Friday	8am - 3pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Website

http://www.stepaheadphysio.com.au/

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