Injury Prevention Assessments
Identify weaknesses and movement faults before they become injuries. Our screening process helps athletes and active people stay ahead of problems.
Most lower limb injuries do not appear without warning. There are usually signs, whether it is a movement pattern that places too much load on a particular structure, a muscle imbalance, or a flexibility deficit. The trouble is, these signs are often invisible until something breaks down.
Our injury prevention assessments are designed to find these risk factors early. Whether you are preparing for a new season, returning to exercise, or simply want to stay active without setbacks, a targeted screening can make a real difference.
Biomechanical Screening
A biomechanical screening looks at how your body moves and identifies areas where dysfunction or imbalance may lead to injury over time. We assess your feet, ankles, knees, hips and pelvis as a connected system.
Lower Limb Alignment
We examine how your joints align during standing, walking and sport-specific movements. Poor alignment can increase stress on joints, tendons and ligaments, often without any symptoms until an injury occurs.
Foot Posture and Function
Your foot type and how it behaves under load play a major role in injury risk. We assess arch height, foot posture, pronation and supination patterns, and how your foot interacts with the ground during movement.
Joint Range of Motion
Restricted or excessive joint mobility can both contribute to injury. We measure key ranges of motion in the foot, ankle, knee and hip to identify any limitations or instability that may need addressing.
Movement Analysis
Static assessments only tell part of the story. We watch how you move in real time to understand the demands you place on your body and where breakdowns are likely to occur.
Gait Analysis
We observe and record your walking and running patterns, looking at stride length, foot strike, hip stability, and any compensations. Slow-motion video allows us to review movements frame by frame for greater accuracy.
Sport-Specific Movements
If you play a particular sport, we assess movements relevant to that activity. This might include jumping, landing, cutting, or acceleration patterns that place specific demands on the lower limb.
Load Distribution
We look at how forces are distributed through your feet during movement. Uneven loading can overwork certain structures and leave others underused, setting the stage for overuse injuries.
Muscle Strength and Flexibility Testing
Strong, flexible muscles protect joints and absorb shock during activity. Weakness or tightness in key muscle groups is one of the most common and most correctable risk factors for injury.
Strength Assessment
We test the strength of muscles that support and control your lower limb, including the calves, glutes, quadriceps and foot intrinsic muscles. Weakness in any of these areas can shift load to structures that are not designed to handle it.
Flexibility Assessment
We measure flexibility in the calf complex, hamstrings, hip flexors and other key muscle groups. Tightness in these areas can alter your movement patterns and increase strain on tendons and joints.
Balance and Proprioception
Good balance and body awareness are important for injury prevention, particularly in sports that involve uneven surfaces or rapid direction changes. We assess your single-leg stability and proprioceptive control.
Personalised Prevention Programs
Once we have identified your risk factors, we build a program designed to address them. The goal is practical, targeted work that fits into your routine and makes a measurable difference.
Exercise Prescription
We prescribe strengthening and flexibility exercises based on your assessment findings. Each program is specific to your needs and progresses as you improve, rather than following a generic template.
Footwear Advice
The right shoes for your foot type and activity can reduce injury risk significantly. We provide specific recommendations based on your foot posture, biomechanics and the sports or activities you do.
Training Load Guidance
Many injuries come from doing too much, too soon. We help you understand how to manage training volume and intensity, particularly during pre-season, when returning from time off, or when building up to an event.
Why Choose MSP?
We combine clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach to get you back on your feet.
Book Your AppointmentSports-Focused
Decades of combined experience treating foot, ankle, and movement concerns.
Evidence-Based Plan
Every plan is guided by proven research and tailored to your lifestyle.
Preventive Approach
We focus on identifying risks early to keep you moving comfortably.
Convenient Clinic Locations
Easily accessible clinics in Brighton, Richmond, and South Melbourne.
Collaborative Care
We work with your GP, physio, or coach for consistent recovery support.
Easy HICAPS Claims
Simple, instant health-fund claiming at every appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consultation Fees & Rebates
Fees are set upfront. Most private health rebates, Medicare (with eligible referrals), TAC and WorkCover accepted.
Our Clinics
Three convenient locations across Melbourne. Choose the clinic closest to you.
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