Helping Newcastle’s touch footy players recover and get back on the park

At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, we treat touch football players across all levels — from school carnivals and social comps to representative teams. Touch may be non-contact compared to rugby league, but the sprinting, sharp changes of direction, and repeated games in tournaments place big demands on the body. Our physio team helps athletes recover from injuries, build resilience, and return to competition stronger.

Common Touch Football Injuries We Treat​

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• Hamstring strains and tears

• Calf strains

• Ankle sprains

• Knee ligament injuries (especially ACL)

• Finger sprains and dislocations

• Lower back and hip flexor pain from repeated sprinting

Why Touch Football Injuries Happen
 

Touch footy combines high-intensity sprinting, diving, and constant stop-start movement.

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• Hamstring and calf strains are common from repeated accelerations.

• Knee and ankle injuries occur during cutting, pivoting, and sudden decelerations.

• Finger injuries happen frequently from ball-handling or deflections.

• Hip and back pain can arise from overload during tournaments with multiple games in a day.

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Even though there are no tackles, the sport is one of the most sprint- and agility-heavy in Australia.

How We Assess Touch Football Players
 

We focus on sprint capacity, agility, and lower-limb stability.

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• ForceDecks: vertical jump, landing control, and single-leg power.

• NordBord: hamstring resilience for repeated sprints.

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

• Agility testing: change-of-direction speed and deceleration mechanics.

Treatment & Rehab for Touch Injuries
 

Our rehab reflects the fast-paced, agility-heavy nature of the game.

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• Manual therapy to restore muscle function and joint mobility.

• Strength programs for hamstrings, calves, and hips.

• Sprint and agility drills to rebuild game confidence.

• Return-to-play progressions including shuttle runs, diving drills, and game simulations.

Preventing Future Injuries & Building Performance
 

We help players prepare for the unique demands of tournaments and long seasons.

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• Hamstring and calf conditioning for repeated sprinting.

• Agility and deceleration training to protect knees and ankles.

• VALD re-testing to track lower-limb readiness.

• Performance drills to sharpen acceleration, change of direction, and reactive speed.

Supporting Newcastle’s Touch Football Community

From social competitions at local parks to junior reps and Hunter Hornets squads, we’re proud to support Newcastle’s huge touch football community.

Ready to Get back on the Park?

 

Don’t let injury keep you sidelined from your next comp.
Book your touch football physio session today with Newcastle’s dedicated touch footy physio team.

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