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If you have been injured playing sport, you might wonder whether you need a sports physio specifically — or whether any physiotherapist will do. The short answer is: for athletes with performance goals, a sports physio makes a meaningful difference. Here is why. WHAT DOES A REGULAR PHYSIOTHERAPIST DO? A registered physiotherapist is trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions across the entire population — from post-surgical patients to office workers with back pai

Speed is the most sought-after quality in Australian football. It determines whether you beat a player to the contest, whether you run past a defender, whether you get back in time to smother. And unlike most physical qualities, genuine sprint speed is highly trainable — if you train it correctly. Most footballers do not train speed. They train fitness. There is a significant difference. WHAT AFL SPEED ACTUALLY REQUIRES True speed in AFL comes from three components working to

If you have just been told you have torn your ACL, the first question you will ask is: how long until I can play again? The honest answer is that it depends — but not in a vague way. At ACE Performance, we use objective milestones to answer that question with precision. The generic answer you will find online is nine to twelve months. That figure exists because it reflects the average time for graft tissue maturation following ACL reconstruction. But tissue maturation is only

When most people think about recovering from a sports injury, they picture a physiotherapist working on a table — manual therapy, some exercises, and a return-to-activity plan based on time. That model is standard. It is also, for competitive athletes, insufficient. Integrated sports rehabilitation is a different approach. It means physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and sports science do not operate in silos. They operate as a single coordinated system — sharing data, inform

Speed is one of the most valuable assets in Australian Football League (AFL). Whether you’re chasing down an opponent, breaking away for a goal, or positioning yourself for a crucial intercept, faster players have a clear advantage. But getting faster for AFL is not just about running on a treadmill or lifting weights in the gym. It requires a specific approach tailored to the demands of the game and the unique movement patterns involved. This post breaks down the science beh

An ACL injury can be a major setback for competitive athletes, especially those involved in high-impact sports like AFL, basketball, and football. Knowing how long ACL rehab takes and what to expect during recovery helps athletes set realistic goals and stay motivated. This guide shares insights from Melbourne sports rehab specialists at ACE Performance, outlining the phases of ACL rehab, typical timelines for different sports, the benefits of integrated physiotherapy and str

Athletes face a constant challenge: staying at peak performance while avoiding injury. When injuries do occur, the path to recovery can be complex. Traditional physiotherapy often focuses on healing the injury, but what about rebuilding strength, improving movement patterns, and preventing future setbacks? This is where integrated sports rehabilitation comes in, combining physiotherapy with strength and conditioning to deliver better outcomes for athletes. In Melbourne, ACE

Massive congrats to Anderson who was a part of the league winning Western United Under23's side recently! But Anderson is not yet ready for offseason, with even more soccer on the cards. Anderson will be travelling to the UK to train with the Middlesbrough academy team during September, before competing in an Asian Cup tournament with Western United. We wish him luck.

Here we have Trent going through a reactive version of our jockey turn & sprint drill He has spent the last few weeks nailing the pattern...

Once an athlete has nailed a certain type of jump such as a broad jump, we can then layer in extra planes of movement to progress the...

Week 2 of our Ultimate Frisbee Spotlight brings Sally Yu (@yu.sername) into frame. Playing for the Australian Firetails women’s team at...

Massive congrats to Dylan Simonetti for winning silver in lightweight Gi and bronze in middleweight No-Gi at the Brazilian Jujitsu

With less than 2 weeks until Worlds, national Ultimate Frisbee player Michael Truong focuses on power and explosiveness. Check out his tailo

Back end of the season and the SEDA College AFL HPP crew still working hard in the gym. Here is just a snippet of the speed & agility...

Another HUGE morning at our Mt. Waverley facility. With two coaches taking over the 9.15am Youth Performance session, we’re able to spend...

Sprint technique progress Young soccer player Jack came to us wanting to get faster last year and he has come a long way since then....

This AFL off-season, we’re excited to be working with a few of the boys from the Essendon Football Club again. After a successful...

Two weeks ago, the athletes of North Melbourne were fortunate enough to experience a different performance testing protocol…thanks to MC...

When Conner first started at ACE Performance, he was young, enthusiastic, and new to performance training. Two of those things are still...

We would like to congratulation our Mount Waverley youth athletes who have moved up a level within our Youth Performance Program. Once an...