Optimise Sports Physiotherapy & Performance

Optimise Sports Physiotherapy & Performance Comprehensive physiotherapy and strength & conditioning to reach your optimal health & performance.

A great week at the 2026 Emerging Socceroos Championships with a fantastic team of physiotherapists and coaching staff l...
24/04/2026

A great week at the 2026 Emerging Socceroos Championships with a fantastic team of physiotherapists and coaching staff looking after the talented NSW players. To top it all off, the boys got the win in both the u15s & u16s age groups in style🥇🥇⚽️

19/04/2026

Day 1 Highlights at the Emerging Socceroos Championships ⚽️

18/04/2026

The Optimise Sports Physio team are back at the 2026 Emerging Socceroos Championships covering the NSW squads at Valentine Sports Park! 💪

Hear what the medical staff’s words of wisdom for the players are 🧠⚽️

10/04/2026

MEET THIS YEARS EMC MEDICAL TEAM ⚽️
For the 6th year running, Optimise are providing medical coverage for the NSW squads competing at the 2026 Emerging Matilda’s Championships, lead by Head physio Chris El-Hayek.

Concluding Day 1 of the tournament, get to meet our medical team in the background trying to keeping the FNSW players on the field throughout the week, including what their physio ick’s are 😅

I’m happy to share that I have ticked off all the requirements for the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association ...
24/02/2026

I’m happy to share that I have ticked off all the requirements for the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Elite Level 3! 💪

IT’S NOT ALWAYS A MUSCLE STRAIN 🦴I had an interesting case a few weeks ago in clinic that highlights the importance of a...
15/02/2026

IT’S NOT ALWAYS A MUSCLE STRAIN 🦴

I had an interesting case a few weeks ago in clinic that highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, and not being misled by what the patient reports❗️

A young athlete presented with what they described as calf pain after a heavy week of basketball training, which got to the point where they had to pull out of the session due to increased pain on jumping/hopping ⛹️‍♂️

They weren’t overly concerned as it was feeling better with a few days rest prior to our assessment.

On presentation, it was hard to reproduce symptoms, but pain would increase on an internally rotated calf raise, on single leg hopping, and when I palpated the upper third of their ‘outer shin’ / ‘outer calf’ 🤔

It would have been easy to suspect a lateral gastrocnemius (outer calf) strain as it was bordering that region + the outer shin, however it wasn’t a typical presentation. Given the patient’s spike in training load, and tenderness at the proximal fibula (upper third of the outer shin bone), there was suspicion for a bone stress injury (BSI) ⚠️

I sent them for an MRI to rule out a BSI. Their MRI came back showing some edema and signs of a bone stress reaction at the proximal fibula 🦴

The photo below compares the same area on the injured and non-injured leg. Can you see the difference!? 🔍

About 8.6% of stress fractures happen at the fibula. It should raise the alarm bells when someone describes ‘outer calf’ or ‘outer shin’ pain as it’s not actually that common to strain your lateral gastrocnemius muscle! 🚨

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Back pain isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem.Disc injuries, nerve root impingement, pars/pedicle stress fractures, soft t...
13/02/2026

Back pain isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem.

Disc injuries, nerve root impingement, pars/pedicle stress fractures, soft tissue strains/sprains, SI joint pain, and chronic low back issues can mistakenly be treated the same way. At Optimise, we identify why your back is hurting before deciding how to treat it.

Our rehab blends movement exposure, strength, and load management, not just blanket exercises. At times, medical imaging may be required to confirm your diagnosis

Are you experiencing back pain? See the link in our IG bio for more information

If you have recently injured your knee and are wondering if you may have torn your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), her...
11/02/2026

If you have recently injured your knee and are wondering if you may have torn your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), here are some signs & symptoms to look out for:

1. The Knee Swells Up Quickly
2. You Hear a “POP”
3. Inability to Weight Bear
4. Positive Lachman’s Test
5. Loss of Range of Motion (ROM)

Visit us at Optimise Sports Physiotherapy for a comprehensive assessment and for appropriate medical imaging and specialist referral to confirm your diagnosis.

See the link in our bio for further information!

https://optimisesportsphysio.com.au/anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-tear-signs-symptoms/

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Your child’s pain isn’t just growing pains.Conditions like Osgood-Schlatter’s, Sever’s disease, and hip apophysitis are ...
09/02/2026

Your child’s pain isn’t just growing pains.

Conditions like Osgood-Schlatter’s, Sever’s disease, and hip apophysitis are common in young athletes, but they still need proper management. Ignoring early warning signs can turn short-term pain into long-term setbacks.

At Optimise, we specialise in youth and adolescent athletes, balancing performance, development, and injury prevention during critical growth phases.

Is your child training through pain? Let’s talk early.

Almost half of sporting injuries involve the lower limb.From ankle sprains and ACL tears to tendonopathies and bone stre...
05/02/2026

Almost half of sporting injuries involve the lower limb.

From ankle sprains and ACL tears to tendonopathies and bone stress injuries, there are many different types of lower limb injuries, and each demands a different treatment strategy. At Optimise, diagnosis drives everything we do.

Our detailed assessments allow us to tailor rehab plans that respect healing timelines while building strength, power, mobility and long-term durability.

Do you have a lower limb injury? Check out our website for further information.

It was an absolute honour being head physiotherapist for the 4th consecutive year for at the 2025 Emerging Socceroos/Ma...
23/07/2025

It was an absolute honour being head physiotherapist for the 4th consecutive year for at the 2025 Emerging Socceroos/Matildas Championships ⚽️ 

Like usual, there was an unreal display of talent from the players, and incredible coaching staff with a wealth of knowledge that always makes the tournament such a rewarding experience 🙌🏼 

Shout out to our medical team through for their amazing work throughout the 2 weeks!



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