Sports Physiotherapy Sunshine Coast
From Injury to Finish Line
Sports Physiotherapy
At Rediscover Physio, the owner David Castle-Child is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist who manages the clinic, team and still treats patients. He has undergone extensive further training of a Masters of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy at La Trobe in Melbourne, on top of his Bachelors in Physiotherapy that is the standard Physiotherapy degree.
David uses his experience as an athlete as well as his wealth of knowledge to help athletes in assessment and treatment of athletes. David also uses his advanced training to support our other Physiotherapists in the skill and knowledge to help support athletes in the assessment, management and treatment to achieve their sporting goals.Â
Our consults have honest conversations of your goals, possible contributing factors, likely time frames and outline the possible treatment options, finding the best outcome for you to REDISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL.
Our Areas of Expertise
ACL Tears/ Reconstructions
Knee Injuries (Runners Knee)
Shoulder Injuries
Sports Injuries
Hip Injuries
Foot & Ankle Injuries
Post Orthopedic Surgical Rehabilitation
What Athletes does David regularly support?
David has experience as a triathlete, runner and a swimmer. Understanding the demands on the body and the key to staying consistent from completing 5 Full Ironmans. He uses this understanding coupled with his knowledge to support many different athletes:
Triathletes – Experience working with professional Triathletes to help manage their body through seasons
Runners – Supported numerous runners as a coach and Physiotherapist, keeping them consistent.
Swimmers – David has worked with a number of swimmers that have Age Group medaled at Nationals
Surf Life Saving – David has supported local athletes on the Sunshine Coast to compete at Aussies and Nationals.
Dancers – Experience working with Dancers that are now dancing in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Boxers – Has supported numerous boxers in Professional Bouts.
AFL – David has been a sports trainer for NEAFL teams in Canberra, as well as supported North Shore Jets AFL Club.
Rugby League – Rediscover Physio has proudly support the Coolum Colts over the last 2 years.
David has experience working with many more sports, outside of the list above. Reach out if you have a question or want to see if David can help you.
Meet David
David got into Physiotherapy at 17 years of age, while seeing a Physiotherapist to manage Runners Knee while playing Football. David graduated as a Physiotherapist and started working in 2018, having gotten on top of his own running injuries and utilising his knowledge to maintain his consistency.
While working with a number of Wheelchair Basketball athletes, David developed a passion with working with athletes, and went off to study a Master’s in Sports and Exercise Physiology at La Trobe, graduating in 2023.
He has since used his vast knowledge as an athlete coupled with his studies to help athletes from grass roots to professional athletes on the Sunshine Coast.
How can Sunshine Coast Sports Physiotherapy Help You?
Our Sports Physiotherapists understand the journey for you to discover your injury all the way back to you competing at your best as you Rediscover Your Potential
Accurate Diagnosis
Correct diagnosis allows us to ensure there is appropriate healing and laoding.
Rehabilitation
Targeted loading and appropriate progressions.
Return to Sport
Sport specific assessment protocols and rehabilitation to ensure you are ready for returning to competition.
Rediscover Your Potential
Improve your performance by addressing any underlying imbalances to ensure you Rediscover Your Potential.Â