Sports injuries
Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, knee and shoulder injuries. We assess how it happened, treat the tissue, then rebuild strength so you return to sport — not just to walking.
Physiotherapy · Hawthorn VIC
Move well again, without guesswork.
Hands-on physiotherapy for sports injuries, stubborn backs and necks, and post-surgical rehab — with a clear plan from your first session, not just a rub-and-run.
✓ AHPRA-registered physios
✓ HICAPS on the spot
✓ Open 7:30am weekdays
What we treat
Every session is one-on-one with a physiotherapist — assessment, hands-on treatment and a rehab plan you can actually follow.
Back & neck pain
Desk-bound neck, acute low back, sciatica. Manual therapy for relief now, plus the two or three exercises that stop it coming back — no 20-page printouts.
Post-surgical rehab
Knee reconstructions, hip and shoulder replacements, spinal surgery. We work to your surgeon's protocol, track milestones, and report progress back to your specialist.
Dry needling
Fine-filament needling to release trigger points in tight muscle — often used alongside hands-on treatment for stubborn shoulders, hips and calves. Always your call, never a surprise.
Recent work
Treatment rooms and movement proof.
Patients need to picture the room, the rehab work and the hands-on care before they book their first visit.
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after
Royalty-free demo photography shown here as filler. A real client build swaps in their own jobs, team and premises. Photo credits & licensing.
What to expect at your first visit
Allow 45 minutes. Wear something you can move in — shorts for lower-limb issues, a singlet for shoulders and necks.
We listen
The full story: when it started, what makes it worse, what you need to get back to. No rushing.
We assess
Movement, strength and joint testing to find the actual driver — not just where it hurts.
We treat
Hands-on treatment starts day one: manual therapy, dry needling if appropriate, so you leave feeling different.
You get a plan
A clear diagnosis, expected timeframe, and a short exercise plan sent to your phone before you're home.
Bring: any scans or referral letters, your private health card (we claim HICAPS on the spot), and a list of medications if you're post-surgery. No GP referral needed for private appointments.
What patients say
Real outcomes matter more than nice words — but the nice words help.
★★★★★
“Did my ACL playing footy for Glenferrie. Twelve months of rehab with Sarah and I'm back on the field. She never let me skip the boring strength work — that's why it worked.”
★★★★★
“Years of neck pain from desk work. First physio who actually explained what was going on instead of just cracking things. Three sessions and a few exercises later, I barely think about it.”
★★★★★
“Post shoulder-replacement at 68, I was nervous about rehab. Patient, thorough, and they sent progress notes to my surgeon without me asking. Full marks.”
The clinic
A calm space on Burwood Road — three private treatment rooms and a rehab studio.
Who you'll see
Align Physiotherapy is run by Sarah Whitfield, B.Physio (Hons), with fifteen years across sports and hospital rehab settings, and Daniel Nguyen, B.Physio, who leads our post-surgical programs. Both are AHPRA-registered physiotherapists.
Sarah Whitfield — AHPRA reg. PHY0002184316
Daniel Nguyen — AHPRA reg. PHY0002391847
Members, Australian Physiotherapy Association
Where we work
We're at 312 Burwood Road, Hawthorn — two minutes' walk from Glenferrie Station, with two-hour street parking on Lynch Street.
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Book your first session
Call us on 0423 618 902 — or send this form and we'll ring you back within business hours, usually same day.
Hours
- Monday – Friday7:30am – 7:00pm
- Saturday8:00am – 1:00pm
- SundayClosed