Sports Physiotherapy is the practice of assessing, diagnosing and treating the human body to restore function, reduce stress and relieve pain commonly associated with sporting activity. This requires a thorough understanding of the how we impact our bodies through activity in order to provide optimal treatment.
Whether you’re an athlete or not Kinetic takes a patient-first approach to every case. We apply the same techniques that have successfully helped some of the world’s best athletes stay on top of their game.
We provide a comfortable, relaxing and fresh environment for our clients right here in the Hunter; the same that you would expect from any world class service provider.
Simply put, Kinetic Sports Physiotherapy exists to offer unique solutions to a range sports and non-sports related injuries and conditions. An active life is a healthy life, and our experience and qualifications will help you to be the best version of yourself.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists specialise in treating injuries and conditions that affect joints and soft tissue (such as muscle, ligaments and tendons). They employ an advanced clinical assessment to provide an accurate diagnosis and a thorough, evidence based treatment plan.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists have been trained in a wide range of treatment techniques and hold a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
They are awarded this title by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and are invited to join the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Australia (MPA) network.
Our Group exercise classes draw elements from Clinical Pilates, Strength and Conditioning, Weight lifting and functional motor control. Each participant is individually assessed and a program is written to match their musculoskeletal profile, goals and requirements for optimal function.
As a component of each persons program, exercises drawn from Clinical Pilates can be used to improve functional movement, optimise core stability and manage injuries and pain. These can also be an ideal exercise method pre and post-natal as well as improving pelvic floor function.
Our classes are run by Kate Antcliff and Cate Thomas, some of the most highly qualified Clinical Pilates Instructors in the Hunter. You will receive a prior assessment and have a program tailored to your specific needs.
At Kinetic Sports Physiotherapy, we offer the following classes with a maximum of 4 per class:
Functional Group classes using reformer, trapeze table, swiss ball and mat. Individualised programs constructed and supervised by Physiotherapist.
Individualised core strength & motor control using reformer, trapeze & mat based exercises
‘Balanced and wise’ Over 50’s pilates class with added focus on balance skills.
Pregnancy Classes using reformer, trapeze table and mat. Individualised programs constructed and ran by Physiotherapist.
Mat exercise classes using mat, swiss ball, and Pilates ball. This class is run and programmed by our qualified Clinical Pilates instructor.
Individualised assessment and diagnosis
Tailored injury self-management plans
State of the art facilities
Hands on treatment
Referral for imaging services
Dry Needling
Group Exercise Classes
Strength Training
Waterproof casting
Orthotic prescription
Compression wear
Sports taping and strapping
Ergonomic advice
Orthopaedic braces and supports
Weight Lifting coaching
2018-2019
Athletics Australia - Wheelchair track athletics team
1998-2004
Australian Men’s Waterpolo
2002-2002
Darwin Mosquitoes Rugby Union for Australian Country Championships
1996-1999
Balmain Tigers Australian Rugby League
1996-1999
St Josephs College, Hunters Hill Rugby Union
2009
BMX
2001
Team Physiotherapist Men’s Waterpolo
Dehli 2010
Weightlifting, Judo and Wrestling
London 2012
Wheelchair Rugby – Gold Medal
London 2012
Weightlifting, Judo and Wrestling
Athens 2004
Men’s Waterpolo
Fax: (02) 4910 0615 209 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300 (Cnr Hunter St and Brown St)