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How Strength Training with a Physio Prevents Re-Injury
Author
Director, Physiotherapist. Doctor of Physiotherapy B.Ex.Sc
Daniel White-Alikakos is the Director and Lead Physiotherapist at Leap Healthcare in Mount Waverley, where he helps clients recover from injury, improve movement, and return to the activities they love. Holding a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Daniel specialises in sports injury rehabilitation, running assessments, and strength-based recovery programs. With over a decade of clinical experience and a background as an elite-level sprinter, he delivers evidence-based care tailored to athletes and active individuals of all levels.
Recover stronger. Move better. Stay injury free.
If you’ve experienced an injury from sport, work, or everyday life, you’ve likely been told to rest. But rest alone won’t rebuild your body. Without proper rehabilitation, the risk of reinjury remains high. That’s where strength and conditioning with a physiotherapist becomes essential.
At Leap Healthcare in Mount Waverley, we guide clients through targeted strength programs that restore movement, build resilience, and reduce the likelihood of future injury.
Why Strength Training Matters After Injury
Injuries often lead to compensations in the body — like avoiding certain movements or overloading other muscles. Even when the pain fades, these altered patterns can cause long-term imbalances, weakness, or repeat injuries.
Strength training with a physiotherapist helps:
Improve joint stability
Correct muscular imbalances
Build tissue resilience
Reintroduce safe, functional movement patterns
This isn’t just general fitness. It’s structured recovery and injury prevention with precision.
What Makes Physio-Led Strength Training Different?
Physio-led strength training combines clinical expertise with hands-on support. Unlike standard gym workouts or personal training, every session is grounded in your injury history and goals.
Personalised Programs
Your physiotherapist will assess your movement, strength, and medical history to build a program tailored to your needs.
Injury-Specific Progressions
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing back pain, or returning to sport, we adjust your training plan to match your stage of recovery.
Supervised Sessions
All sessions are run by qualified physiotherapists who ensure correct technique, progressive loading, and safe recovery.
Real-Life Functional Strength
We train you for life — lifting, running, sitting, squatting, and moving with confidence. Every exercise has a purpose and supports your daily function.
Who Can Benefit from Strength & Conditioning?
Strength training with a physio is ideal for:
Office workers managing neck or back pain
People recovering from surgery or joint replacement
Runners and athletes returning from injury
Adults with arthritis, osteoporosis, or balance concerns
Anyone in a cycle of recurring pain or movement issues
If your goal is to move better, feel stronger, or prevent future injury, our team can help.
Strength & Conditioning at Leap Healthcare
Our Mount Waverley clinic features a fully equipped, modern gym designed for safe rehabilitation and advanced strength development. Sessions are available one-on-one or in small groups (maximum four people), ensuring focused attention and a supportive environment.
Each session is:
Led by experienced physiotherapists
Designed for your unique recovery stage
Progressively loaded for long-term strength
Delivered in a private or semi-private setting
We also offer personalised one-on-one programs for clients needing more specific guidance or greater privacy.
Ready to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Body?
If you’re recovering from injury or looking to improve strength and movement, Leap Healthcare’s strength and conditioning programs are designed for lasting results.
📍 Visit us in Mount Waverley
🖥️ Book your session online or call (03) 8512 9958 to learn more
We’re here to support your journey to better movement, stronger performance, and long-term health.