Stronger Spikes
May Start Here
Pass. Set. Spike. Score! Whether you play beach or indoor volleyball, the game is exciting and action-packed, getting your heart pumping (even as a spectator!).
While it’s a fun game and a great way to stay active, the truth is that any sport has the potential to lead to injuries. As a sports physio in Canberra, we work with volleyball players of all ages and abilities in an effort to help them recover and get back on the court.
At Powerhouse Canberra, we’re partners with Volleyball ACT and are proud to be known as a trusted sports physio for volleyball athletes in Canberra and across the ACT region. With extensive knowledge of volleyball’s unique physical demands, we’re not just your physio, but part of your performance team.
Your Overview
of Sports Physiotherapy
Sports physiotherapy aims to address a wide range of sports injuries, including:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Tears
- Overuse injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- And more
It is designed to support athletes through focusing on preventing, addressing, and managing injuries sustained through any type of sport, whether that’s running, football, or volleyball.
As well as prevention and rehabilitation, sports physiotherapists are as invested in your return to sport as you are. The aim is to see you return to your sport as quickly and safely as possible, and to provide you with knowledge that may help prevent re-injury.
Another key component of sports physiotherapy is performance enhancement. No matter your sport of choice, you aim to improve with every game, every session, and every run, and sports physios want that for you too! With this in mind, we strive to help you perform at your best by working with you on techniques designed to improve flexibility, strength, coordination, and more. We do an Athletes academy in the gym specifically for volleyballers aged 13-18 to get them stronger and prepare for the demands of high level sport. This class targets everything an aspiring volleyballer needs and we run them twice weekly.
Volleyball Physio
at Powerhouse Canberra
With the explosive jumping, hitting, and rapid directional changes that volleyball requires, the game tends to put a lot of stress on the body. As such, our sports physiotherapists frequently work with volleyball players in an effort to help them recover well and get back to attacking, assisting, and acing shots.
We ensure Volleyball ACT athletes receive priority appointments and exclusive team rates. By supporting Volleyball ACT athletes from junior development players to elite representatives, our mission is to help players move better, perform stronger, and play longer.
Common
Volleyball Injuries
and Prevention Tips
Common injuries we see in volleyball players include:
- Ankle sprains
- Patellar tendon pain/tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Rotator cuff pain
- Shoulder impingement
- Finger strains and dislocations
- Lower back pain
- Knee injuries
- Lumbar pain
While it’s not always possible to prevent injury, there are some ways you may be able to reduce the likelihood. These include:
- Warming up thoroughly
- Strengthening key muscles such as your glutes, quads, and hamstrings
- Working on landing mechanics
- Working on shoulder mobility
- Strapping
- Bracing
- Stretching
- Keeping hydrated
Your Volleyball Physio
Questions Answered
Ideally, the best time to see a sports physiotherapist is before you acquire an injury, as prevention is always better than cure. However, we realise this can be a bit like putting the cart before the horse! If you have a sports injury, you should book an appointment with a sports physio as soon as possible. This allows your physio to address your injury sooner, which may assist in streamlining your recovery and getting you back in the game.
Every injury is different, and every treatment plan is different as well. Depending on what your injury is, how you sustained it, and how severe it is, your sports physiotherapist will work with you to create a personalised treatment plan. This may include:
- Manual therapy
- Massage
- Dry needling
- Acupuncture
- Exercise prescription
- Education
- Rehabilitation
At Powerhouse Canberra, we’re proud to be certified in concussion management. As a Complete Concussion Management Clinic, Powerhouse Canberra provides thorough assessment and rehabilitation for concussion and head injuries, aiming to help volleyball athletes (and others!) recover.
Why Powerhouse Canberra?
Advanced Assessment and Performance Testing
We use VALD force plates and cutting-edge motion analysis to measure jump performance, landing mechanics, and muscle symmetry. This precise data helps us create targeted strength and conditioning plans, which can potentially reduce injury risk and improve on-court performance.
Complete Rehabilitation and Recovery in One Location
We have a state-of-the-art sports rehabilitation facility with a gym, recovery zone, ice baths, infrared saunas, and compression boots. Volleyball ACT athletes have access to everything they need for volleyball injury rehab and recovery in Canberra, all under one roof.
Integrated Athlete Care and Communication
We collaborate closely with Volleyball ACT coaches, team officials, and sports physicians, ensuring seamless communication and a unified approach to athlete health, injury management, and return-to-play decisions.
Train Smarter
with Powerhouse Canberra
With over 20 years of experience in elite sports physiotherapy, our team delivers world-class care to volleyball players of all levels, from grassroots to national representatives. We have a special interest in volleyball physiotherapy in Canberra, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement that aims to keep you performing at your best, season after season. To find out more, book your appointment today!