Sports Medicine

Sports

Medicine

Ben is our Senior Physiotherapist and has an extensive background in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy.


Ben was involved with the South Sydney Rabbitohs system for 4 years as Head Physiotherapist for both the U17’s and U19’s squads. In his time at the club, he also assisted the medical team with the NRL squad. Prior to this, he worked with football teams Canterbury Bankstown FC and Rockdale City Suns in the National Premier League.


He has continued his professional development by completing courses - Athletic Groin Pain Symposium, Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Sport and Mastering Lower Limb Tendinopathy as well as dry needling courses.


He has a special interest in the treatment of complex hamstring and acute lower limb injuries. Ben believes that everybody is an athlete in their own right and therefore each individual should receive the same level of expertise and ongoing care like that of a professional athlete.

At The Addison, our sports medicine service provides specialist medical assessment and management of musculoskeletal and exercise-related injuries. Our Sport and Exercise Physicians are medical doctors with advanced training in diagnosing and treating injuries across all activity levels, from developing athletes to active adults throughout the Inner West.


They manage acute injuries, overuse conditions, joint and tendon pain, and exercise-related medical concerns. When appropriate, they can arrange diagnostic imaging, oversee medication management, and perform ultrasound-guided injections such as corticosteroid and PRP, along with other evidence-based regenerative therapies where indicated.


Care is coordinated across our physiotherapy, massage therapy, strength and conditioning, and dietetics teams to ensure your plan is aligned, progressive, and easy to understand.


Sports medicine at The Addison combines medical expertise with evidence-based rehabilitation — helping you recover well, move confidently, and stay active at every stage of life.

Ben's creates simple and achievable programs for all clients and ensure that longevity is at the forefront of their rehab plan.

Our Team

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FAQs

  • What is sports medicine?

    Sports medicine focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and medical management of injuries and conditions related to physical activity and exercise.

  • Who should see a sports doctor?

    Anyone with pain, injury, or training-related concerns can see a sports doctor — not just athletes. This includes active individuals, workers, and those returning to exercise.

  • What can a sports doctor help with?

    They manage acute and overuse injuries, tendon and joint conditions, exercise-related pain, load management, and medical concerns affecting training or recovery.

  • Can the sports doctor order scans or imaging?

    Yes. They can refer for X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and other relevant investigations when needed.

  • Do you treat non-athletes?

    Yes. Sports and Exercise Physicians work with people of all activity levels, including those returning to movement or managing everyday physical demands.

  • Can the sports doctor prescribe medication or injections?

    Yes. They can manage medication where appropriate and perform ultrasound-guided injections such as corticosteroid or PRP when indicated.

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