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Build a stronger, more durable young athlete

Your child keeps picking up niggles, tires late in games, or comes back from an injury never quite the same. Structured, supervised strength and conditioning can change that.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

Youth strength and conditioning is supervised training that builds strength, speed, coordination and resilience in growing bodies. Your exercise physiologist matches the program to your child’s stage of growth, their sport and everything else they already do each week.

Most families come to us for one of three reasons: recurring niggles that settle and return, a young athlete who wants to keep up with the pace of their sport, or a return to training after injury that needs a proper bridge back.

Who it is for: young people from school sport through to representative level, and teenagers who simply want to get stronger. [CONFIRM: age range accepted in the OnePointHealth youth program]

Timeframes: strength, control and confidence build over months rather than weeks, and progress varies with age, training history and growth stage.

Who does it affect?

How common is it?

most young athletes train their sport several times a week and do no structured strength work at all.

What is the recovery like?

Who should I see for treatment?

accredited exercise physiologists.

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

What is youth strength and conditioning?

Youth strength and conditioning is coached physical preparation for people who are still growing. It covers strength, jumping and landing, sprinting, change of direction, and how much of each your child can handle in a week.

The need usually appears in the early teenage years. Training loads climb, bodies change quickly, and the tissue that has to absorb all of it has not caught up. That mismatch is where most niggles start.

Common contributing factors include:

Rapid growth spurts, which temporarily change limb length, coordination and tendon load
Early specialisation in one sport, with the same movement repeated year round
Rising club, school and representative demands with little planned recovery
Gaps in basic strength, particularly through the hips, calves and trunk

If your child is dealing with an injury right now, our exercise physiologists also run return-to-sport rehabilitation. Return to sport rehabilitation [CONFIRM: link when live]

Symptoms of Youth strength and conditioning

Niggles in the knees, heels, shins or hips that settle with rest and return with training

Fading physically in the last quarter, or getting outmuscled in contests

Poor landing and change of direction control, often noticed by a coach first

Coming back from an injury with less confidence, or favouring one side

Your child's program comes out of their assessment, their sport and their current training week.

Progressive resistance training

gradually increasing load so muscle, tendon and bone adapt and become more tolerant of sport demands.

Movement and technique coaching

teaching squat, hinge, push, pull and single-leg patterns properly, so load goes where it should.

Speed, agility and landing mechanics

training deceleration, cutting and landing control, which is where many knee and ankle injuries happen.

Training load and recovery planning

mapping the whole week, including school sport, so the program fits around matches instead of competing with them.

Return to sport progressions

staged criteria after injury, so your child moves from rehabilitation back to full contact in steps.

Education for your child

teaching them what each exercise is for, so they can keep training independently.

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

Your exercise physiologist asks about your child’s sports, weekly schedule, injury history, goals and any growth-related pain.

A full assessment

We test strength, balance, jumping and landing, movement quality and, where relevant, the injured area.

A clear plan

You leave with a written program, an explanation of why each part is there, and a realistic session frequency.

Review and adjust

We retest as your child progresses, and change the plan around seasons, growth and competition.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

Pain has lasted more than two weeks, or keeps returning every time training ramps up
Your child is missing training, sitting out games or holding back in contests
Rest, stretching and strapping have not fixed the problem
You are not sure what is safe for your child to lift or how much they should be doing

Looking after your lower back at home

These strategies suit most people with recent, uncomplicated back pain, and work alongside treatment rather than replacing it.

Rapid growth spurts, which temporarily change limb length, coordination and tendon load
Early specialisation in one sport, with the same movement repeated year round
Rising club, school and representative demands with little planned recovery
Gaps in basic strength, particularly through the hips, calves and trunk

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

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Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

Learn more

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to set your young athlete up for a better season?

Book an assessment with an exercise physiologist and get a program built around your child’s sport and schedule.

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