24/11/2025
๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ?
As the weather warms up and summer rolls in across Australia, so too does the return of our favourite outdoor sports โ cricket, tennis, lawn bowls, surf life saving, triathlons, and the Rottnest Channel Swim. For some, after a winter of lower activity levels, itโs common to dust off the gear and jump straight back into training. But without proper preparation, those little ni**les youโve been ignoring can quickly turn into injuries that keep you sidelined just when the seasonโs getting started.
Thatโs where a Physiotherapy screening comes in.
Why screening matters
A Physiotherapy screen is like a tune-up for your body. It identifies any tightness, weakness, or movement imbalances that could place extra load on your joints and muscles during sport. For example:
A shoulder or upper-back restriction can increase the risk of rotator cuff or elbow injuries in cricketers, tennis players and swimmers.
Hip and core weakness can lead to back pain in lawn bowlers or runners.
Poor ankle mobility or balance can predispose surf life savers, tennis players or beach runners to sprains and overuse injuries.
By identifying these issues early, Physiotherapists can prescribe targeted strength and mobility programs to address them โ keeping you performing at your best and reducing the risk of missing out mid-season.
At Regenerate Physiotherapy, a screening session involves:
Movement and posture analysis โ assessing how your joints, muscles and balance systems are working.
Strength testing โ using dynamometry or functional tests to find any asymmetries.
Flexibility and control checks โ identifying stiffness or instability that might lead to strain.
Personalised action plan โ youโll receive tailored exercises and advice to get your body ready for the demands of your chosen sport.
This isnโt just for elite athletes โ weekend warriors, social players, and first-time competitors all benefit from an individualised approach.
Many summer injuries occur not from a single incident, but from overuse and poor conditioning after a break. Booking a Physiotherapy screening now can mean the difference between a strong, consistent season and sitting out weeks with tendon or joint pain.
So before the first bowl, serve, or swim stroke โ make sure your body is ready. Book a Physiotherapy screening today and enjoy a summer full of movement, performance, and pain-free sport. Contact 9284 0388