Helping Newcastle’s netballers recover, move better, and play with confidence

At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, we support netball athletes of all ages — from juniors learning the game through to senior club and representative players. Netball is one of Australia’s most popular sports, but the combination of high jumps, sharp pivots, and fast-paced changes of direction makes it tough on the body. Our physio team specialises in helping players return from injury and stay strong throughout the season.

Common Netball Injuries We Treat​

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• Ankle sprains and instability

• ACL and other knee ligament injuries

• Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)

• Finger sprains and dislocations

• Shin splints and stress fractures

• Low back or hip pain from repetitive loading

Why Netball Injuries Happen
 

Netball is played on hard courts with constant accelerations, decelerations, and aerial contests.

• Ankle sprains often happen on landing or sudden pivots.

• ACL injuries are common in female athletes during sharp changes of direction.

• Knee pain results from repeated jumping and high training loads.

• Finger injuries occur frequently from catching or contact.

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The fast pace and stop-start nature of the sport places high forces on the joints and soft tissues.

How We Assess Netballers
 

We use sport-specific testing to identify weak links and prevent future problems.

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• ForceDecks: jump height, landing control, and asymmetry analysis.

• VALD dynamometer: calf, quad, and hip strength testing.

• NordBord: hamstring assessment for sprint capacity.

• Agility testing: cutting, deceleration, and landing mechanics.

Treatment & Rehab for Netball Injuries
 

Our rehab programs are built around the physical and technical demands of the game.

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• Manual therapy to reduce pain and restore movement.

• Lower-limb strength training for knees, ankles, and hips.

• Landing control drills, hop tests, and deceleration training.

• Return-to-play progressions including netball-specific drills, footwork, and game simulations.

Preventing Future Injuries & Building Performance
 

We aim to reduce injury risk and build athlete confidence.

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• Injury-prevention warm-up programs (e.g. FIFA 11+ adapted for netball).

• Strength and conditioning tailored to young and adult players.

• VALD re-testing every 8–12 weeks to track lower-limb readiness.

• Performance training focusing on agility, speed, and jumping mechanics.

Supporting Newcastle’s Netball Community
 

From school competitions and Newcastle Netball Association players to Hunter representative teams, we’re proud to support our city’s netball athletes.

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Ready to Get Back on Court?

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Don’t let injury keep you out of the game.
Book your netball physio session today with Newcastle’s dedicated netball physio team.

Click here to read about Basketball injuries, or return to all sports here.