Sports Physio in Adelaide

Alex is a Physiotherapist who has a keen interest in the assessment and management of all sporting injuries. In particular, hip, groin and knee injuries as well as lower limb muscle injuries including hamstring, quadriceps and calf injuries.

Alex currently works as a Physiotherapist at the Adelaide Crows Football Club working with their AFL and SANFL teams. Alex’s previous roles include working at the Adelaide United Football Club.

Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from The University of South Australia in 2014 and is currently studying a Masters of Sports Medicine through Melbourne University.

Marco Mittiga graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2014 and is currently studying a Masters in Sports Medicine.

He has worked as a physiotherapist in a variety of workplace settings including private practice, public hospital settings, and aged care facilities. Marco has a keen interest in the assessment and management of sporting injuries in particular lower limb joint and muscle injuries. Marco is also experienced in managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including neck, back and shoulder pain.

Marco has worked with various sporting teams across multiple codes of football including soccer in the National Premier League and AFL teams.

Jonathan Norodom graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2019.

Jonathan holds an interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. This stems from his own active lifestyle and experience as a sports trainer for The Adelaide Uni Blacks Football Club. He is particularly interested in rehabilitation and management of sporting injuries for athletes at all levels through strength and conditioning and education.

Jonathan is passionate about promoting optimal life-long outcomes for his patients through encouraging self-management strategies and utilising hands on treatment. He also understands the importance of incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach and collaborating with other Allied Health Professionals.

Clare Turnbull graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia with First Class Honours.

Although Clare is interested in all areas of physiotherapy, she has a particular focus on sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, gained during her experience working as the Head Trainer for the Saint Peter’s Old Collegians Football Club and more recently as Head Physio for the Unley Jets Football Club.

Clare is passionate about delivering evidence-based treatment, including manual therapy, education and self-management. She is committed to ongoing professional development and working with patients to understand and achieve their goals. Clare enjoys collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Georgie Bradley graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2020.

Georgie has worked as the Head Trainer for West Adelaide Football Club’s SANFLW team, along side working with their Junior and Senior Men’s teams. She also worked as an Allied Health Assistant at the Flinders Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Centre with people rehabilitating from conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and orthopaedic surgery.

Georgie enjoys all areas of physiotherapy. With a background in sport, she is particularly interested in sport and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as orthopaedic rehabilitation from her time at Flinders. Georgie is keen on taking a collaborative approach with clients to meet individual goals and improve daily function.

John-Paul Chitti graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2000. Following two years of working in a Medical Specialist Centre, he completed his Masters Degree in Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and established Pro Physio SA. John-Paul was physiotherapist for the Adelaide United Football Club for 3 years from 2006, where he co-ordinated the club’s injury prevention, management and rehabilitation within a cohesive Medical Team that assisted the club in their successful Asian Champions League and A-League competition. John-Paul has been a Clinical Educator at the University of South Australia in both the undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. He holds an interest in Sports Injuries, particularly of the Wrist/Hand, Shoulder, Hip/Groin and Spine. He also has a special interest in Orthopaedic/Post-Surgical Rehabilitation.

Sam graduated from UniSA with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2011, and continued his formal education at UniSA with a Masters in Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2014 and a grad. certificate in High-Performance Sport from Australian Catholic University in 2020. Sam has previously worked as a first-team physiotherapist and rehabilitation coach at Crystal Palace FC in the English Premier League, Head Physiotherapist of Monaghan GAA (Gaelic Football) in Ireland, and Head Physiotherapist of Central Districts FC in the SANFL. Sam, also has vast experience working in elite rehabilitation hospitals, including the Sports Surgery Clinic (SSC) in Dublin, Ireland where he was head physiotherapist of the Knee and ACL rehabilitation stream. It is unsurprising that he has a keen interest in rehabilitation from all knee injuries, as well as athletic groin pain and acute muscle injuries.

Sam encourages self-management strategies and is a qualified strength and conditioning coach through the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA). His vast range of experience in professional football codes and elite rehabilitation centres ensures you are in the best hands for all your rehabilitation needs.

Franco Completed his physiotherapy degree with honours after undertaking extensive clinical placements which include the Stroke and Cardiac Rehabilitation unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital; Acute Care at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the Modbury Hospital.

Franco has a strong passion for treating and managing musculo-skeletal and sporting injuries. He has worked as head physiotherapist for a number of football clubs where he enjoys the challenge of managing rehabilitation programs to expedite a timely return to sport.

Outside of sport, Franco loves fishing, playing footy, tennis and following the Adelaide Crows.

Latham completed a Masters degree in Human Movement in 2013 before going on to complete his Physiotherapy degree.

Latham has worked as a sports scientist and high performance manager for the Adelaide United FC A-League, Youth League and W-League teams as well as the High Performance Manager for Croydon Kings FC in the National Premier League.

Latham has enjoyed numerous highlights throughout his career, most notable being his involvement in Adelaide United’s 2016 Championship year.

Latham enjoys applying his knowledge of rehabilitation and sports conditioning into the management of complex sports injuries as well as more complex musculo-skeletal conditions such as chronic lumbar and hip conditions.

Outside of work, Latham loves participating in all sports and exploring the SA wine regions.