Newcastle Sports Medicine

22/06/2025

🔥We're excited to announce that Sports Medicine has had a Medicare upgrade! This means HIGHER REBATES for patients and REDUCED out of pocket costs.
💥The changes start July 1. To access the new rebates you will NEED a referral (from a doctor) before your appointment 💥

10/09/2024

Congratulations to Dr Ewen Bradbery and Dr Ross Cairns with a new scientific study being published this month on heading in football. This study was conducted locally via Northern NSW Football and Belmont-Swansea United Football Club senior club.
Dr Cairns continues to research in this area with ongoing studies as part of a PhD to maintain the health and safety of our footballing community.

To explore head impact magnitude (linear head acceleration and rotational velocity) during heading for four different header types in youth male footb…

26/03/2023

Congratulations to Dr Steve Reid on his appointment as Chief Medical Officer for Paralympics Australia. Our Paralympians will be in wonderful hands!

https://www.paralympic.org.au/2023/03/incoming-cmo-to-look-at-medical-framework-bigger-picture/

15/02/2023

Welcome to Connor, another expert physiotherapist who will join the Newcastle Sports Medicine team.
Connor is a leader in the field of physio and has nearly completed a very impressive PhD. In addition, he has published work in British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) on anterior cruciate ligament rehab. Come and see our new expert physio by calling the clinic oy booking via HotDoc (follow the link)!

https://newcastlesportsmedicine.com.au/our-team/physiotherapists/connor-gleadhill-physio/

28/11/2022

Tendon pain is intrusive to an exercise lifestyle and can even prevent simple activities like walking. Our experts have a special interest in tendinopathy and tendinitis. We can prescribe rehab that is backed up by rigorous science. And if you're still struggling, we can discuss the many injection options, patches and medications that can help you return to 100% without needing surgery. Book in online or over the phone to see our Specialists now.

26/11/2022

YEEESSSS!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to the Socceroos. Unbelievable effort. Brilliant game to watch but terrible for the blood pressure! Keep making us all proud.

TWELVE. YEARS.
THREE. POINTS.
THESE. BLOKES.

25/11/2022

We are excited to announce that we now have an active ONLINE APPOINTMENT BOOKING system!!! Follow the link below to book directly with our expert doctors and physios. If you or someone you know are injured at the weekend, you can now lock in your appointment ASAP including for the new injury clinic. Spread the word!!

Book an online appointment with your preferred healthcare provider all over Australia. See up to date availability and book instantly.

20/11/2022

Best of luck to the at the FIFA World Cup 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺! Dr Ross Cairns was fortunate enough to be part of the amazing journey to the 2022 World Cup. If you have had an injury, come and experience the same level of care as footballers heading to the biggest sporting tournament in the world!

20/11/2022

Best of luck to the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺! Dr Ross Cairns was fortunate enough to be part of the amazing journey to the 2022 World Cup. If you have had an injury come and experience the same level of care as footballers heading to the biggest sporting tournament in the world!

13/11/2022

Had an injury in the last 10 days? Call us on Monday morning for same day appointments with our Specialist Sports Doctors. Our doctors have worked with the Socceroos, the Newcastle Knights, the Newcastle Jets and at major tournaments including the Australian Open, Summer and Winter Olympics and the Paralympics. To experience the best in care, come and see our experts.

20/09/2022

We are very excited to announce Dr Steve Reid will be seeing patients from October. Dr Reid is an extremely experienced Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician who has worked in several sports across many national and international competitions including Olympics.

See Dr Reid's bio here:
https://newcastlesportsmedicine.com.au/our-team/sports-physicians/dr-steve-reid/

07/02/2022

And we're looking forward to a great season supporting you Belmont-Swansea United Football Club!