Helping Newcastle’s CrossFit & Functional Training athletes train hard, recover smart, and perform at their peak

At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, we work with CrossFit and functional fitness athletes who push their bodies through Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and high-intensity conditioning. Training at this level requires strength, mobility, and technique — but when one link in the chain breaks down, injury can follow. Our physio team specialises in keeping athletes in the gym while rehabbing injuries and building resilience.

Common CrossFit Injuries We Treat​

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• Shoulder impingement, rotator cuff strains, and labral issues

• Low back pain and lumbar strain

• Wrist overload from cleans, handstands, and front rack positions

• Knee pain (patellar tendinopathy, meniscus irritation)

• Elbow tendinopathy (“CrossFit elbow”)

Why CrossFit Injuries Happen
 

CrossFit blends heavy lifting, bodyweight gymnastics, and conditioning under fatigue.

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• Shoulders take heavy loads in overhead lifts, pull-ups, and muscle-ups.

• Low back injuries arise from high-volume squats, deadlifts, and cleans.

• Wrists get stressed in handstands, snatches, and front rack positions.

• Knee pain comes from repeated squatting, jumping, and plyometric volume.

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Often, injuries are a result of small technical faults amplified by high training intensity.

How We Assess CrossFit Athletes
 

Our assessment is designed around the demands of lifting and functional fitness.

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• VALD dynamometer: shoulder, hip, and knee strength testing.

• ForceDecks: jump profiling, landing mechanics, barbell velocity checks.

• NordBord: hamstring strength for Olympic lifting pull mechanics.

• Movement screen: squat, hinge, overhead press, and pulling patterns.

Treatment & Rehab for CrossFit Injuries

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Rehab focuses on building durability while keeping athletes in the gym.

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• Manual therapy to restore mobility and reduce pain.

• Modified WOD guidance so you can keep training safely.

• Strength-focused rehab for weak links identified in testing.

• Technical retraining for lifts (snatch, clean & jerk, deadlift) and gymnastics skills.

Preventing Future Injuries & Building Performance
 

We aim to bulletproof athletes for the long haul.

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• Shoulder stability programs for overhead and kipping movements.

• Core and trunk strength to protect the spine under load.

• VALD re-testing every 8–12 weeks to monitor progress.

• Individualised accessory programming to improve lifting efficiency and reduce overload.

Supporting Newcastle’s CrossFit Community

From local CrossFit boxes across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie to functional fitness athletes training independently, we’re proud to support a community that thrives on pushing limits.

Ready to Keep Training Without Pain?

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Don’t let injury pull you out of the box.
Book your CrossFit physio session today with Newcastle’s trusted CrossFit physio team.

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