Football
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Soccer, known for its dynamic and strategic gameplay, subjects players to a variety physical demands. The sport involves a constant shift between sprinting, cutting, jumping, and quick directional changes. This dynamic combination requires athletes to not only demonstrate technical skill but also endure the physical strains that come with the game. Understanding the specific stresses placed on soccer players is crucial for providing targeted physiotherapy care.
The rapid and unpredictable nature of soccer can result in various injuries and strains on the body, particularly on the lower limbs. Common injuries such as hamstring strains, ankle sprains, knee and overuse injuries are just some of the problems that come from the swift changes in direction and repetitive nature of this sport.


Erin Smyth
Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Erin has completed her PhD under a joint scholarship from the University of Canberra and Australian Institute of Sport in collaboration with Netball Australia on injury prevention in netball development athletes. She has also previously worked with the Matildas, Young Matildas and Reading Football Club in the UK.

Brad Moore
Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Brad played soccer at an elite level, representing both the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney Football Club. Brad’s personal experience with injuries helped him develop a special interest into rehabilitation. Since moving to Brisbane, Brad has worked with Football Queensland as the lead physiotherapist and in 2023 took up the role as Head Physiotherapist for the Brisbane Bullets.

Kharis Jayawardhana
Physiotherapist
Kharis completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University in 2021. She has worked with a range of football teams, including Queensland Football National Premier Leagues (Brisbane City Football Club) and Football Queensland Premier League 2 (Northstar Football Club).
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