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The Zone 34 Method
At Zone 34, we use a structured, evidence-based approach to AFL injury rehabilitation, designed to safely guide you from the initial injury back to full sporting performance.
We begin with a thorough evaluation of your injury, biomechanics, and football goals. From this assessment, we create a clear, individualised rehabilitation plan tailored to your specific needs.
Our team combines manual therapy with targeted exercise programming to restore your strength and mobility. We will emphasize on what you can do whilst injured, not focus on what you can’t do.
We progress your rehabilitation based on objective clinical milestones, rather than just time passed. This ensures you only return to the field when your body is fully prepared, helping to build confidence and reduce the risk of re-injury.
Recovering from an AFL injury requires a supportive and experienced team to help you safely return to the sport you love. With a number of our team working as physiotherapists for UTS Bats AFL playing in the NSW AFL competition, , we combine clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the game demands of AFL.
Our clinicians have extensive experience managing high-speed running and collision injuries common in AFL. We stay up-to-date with current sports medicine research to provide you with effective, evidence-based care.
We house physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and dietitians under one roof to support every aspect of your recovery. This collaborative environment ensures your rehabilitation is comprehensive and cohesive from the clinic to the gym.
Our clinic is equipped with the tools necessary to bridge the gap between early recovery and on-field performance. We utilise objective strength testing and functional movement assessments to accurately track your progress and readiness for sport.
All major health funds accepted
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FAQ
Recovery time varies greatly depending on the severity of the strain and your individual response to rehabilitation. We use criteria-based testing to determine when it is safe for you to return to play, rather than relying on a set timeframe.
No, you do not need a referral from a general practitioner to book an appointment with our team. Typically a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist is a first contact practitioner for the majority of AFL injuries.
A concussion assessment involves evaluating your symptoms, cognitive function, balance, and visual tracking. We strictly follow current medical guidelines to safely manage your symptoms and guide a gradual return to learning, work, and sport.
Yes, an exercise physiologist can play a vital role in your recovery by designing a specific strength and conditioning program. This helps rebuild the load capacity of your groin muscles to handle the repetitive kicking and rapid changes of direction required in AFL.
We take the guesswork out of returning to sport by setting specific strength, agility, and fitness benchmarks. You will only be cleared to train when you can confidently pass these objective tests, minimising your risk of reinjury and ensuring you are match-ready.