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Steve is a renowned Physiotherapist with over 30 years experience in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction. He is recognised internationally as a leading Clinician and High Performance Manager.
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Dr. Steve Saunders
Established in 1990, Saunders Physiotherapy, then known as Saunders Sports and Spinal, has always provided a team of physiotherapists dedicated to alleviating your discomfort and restoring movement. With extensive experience and interest in sports physiotherapy in particular.
Saunders Physiotherapy provides the latest in science-based physiotherapy to treat your pain, injury and movement disfunction. Our patients are from all walks of life, from elite level athletes to non-athletic, and workplace or accident related injuries. Saunders Physiotherapy is the best choice for all your rehabilitation needs.
Our initial examination includes a detailed biomechanical analysis of posture and movement, which helps establish a diagnosis and understanding of the cause of your problem. We also offer specialised strength and conditioning programmes tailored to your individual needs and goals. Whether you want to improve sporting performance, reduce the risk of injury or recover from injury, resistance training is necessary addition to maximise performance and health. Along with dry needling integrated with manual therapy, sound diagnostics and exercise therapy, to get you back in action as soon as possible.
Meet the team at Saunders Physiotherapy.
APA Senior Physiotherapist
Craig has been a Physiotherapist at Saunders Physiotherapy since 2002 having graduated at the University of South Australia in 2000.
APA Physiotherapist
Cooper graduated from the University of South Australia with a Master’s in Physiotherapy. Prior to this he completed a…
APA Physiotherapist
Henry graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. He is experienced in treating a multitude of…
APA Physiotherapist
Georgia graduated from the University of South Australia in 2019 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has experience treating patients with a…
Steve is a renowned Physiotherapist with over 30 years experience in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction. He is recognised internationally as a leading Clinician and High Performance Manager. Steve currently consults to numerous elite sporting teams around the world, reviewing complex athletic cases, educating staff and shaping athlete management systems / protocols. Steve is currently the Science and Medical Coordinator for the Geelong Football Club, chief scientific officer and Director of KangaTech and Director of Saunders Physiotherapy.
Steve returned to Adelaide in 2018 after 7 years as High Performance Manager (Director of Sports Science and Medical Services) at the North Melbourne Football Club. He is now reviewing patients at Saunders Physiotherapy, consulting to multiple AFL, NBA, English Soccer and Elite athletes, while undertaking research projects with the University of SA, Flinders University and the University of Victoria.
Steve completed his PhD in 2007 at the University of Queensland investigating the motor control mechanisms underlying control of the lumbo-pelvic region during human locomotion in normal and low back pain subjects. He has published works in internationally peer-reviewed journals and continues to develop management strategies based on scientific evidence-based practice.
Steve’s combined background in scientific research and elite athlete/patient care has facilitated the development of KangaTech, a world leading injury prevention and performance system. KangaTech technology is now being utilised in the AFL, NBA, English Soccer (EPL and CL), NHL, Australian Cricket, extreme sports and research institutions.
Craig has been a Physiotherapist at Saunders Physiotherapy since 2002 having graduated at the University of South Australia in 2000. His friendly and caring nature has been an integral part of the clinic during this time. Craig is available to treat patients ranging from children to the elderly and enjoys treating both sporting and non-sporting injuries.
Craig’s interest in Physiotherapy is the diagnosis and management of sporting and musculoskeletal injuries. He focuses on determining cause and effect with regards to biomechanical reasons responsible for injury. This is specifically applied to dysfunctions of the spine, pelvis, and hip with associated injuries of the lower limb such as hamstrings, knees, calves, achilles, and groins. Craig is also interested in postural issues that may lead to neck dysfunction, headaches, jaw problems, and shoulder injuries.
Craig has developed a strong hands-on approach using a number of manual therapy techniques such as deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, dry needling, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation. He also utilises technology such as KangaTech, real time ultrasound, and shockwave therapy. Exercise therapy is a major component of Craig’s approach that assists with injury management and improving biomechanical dysfunctions.
Craig has worked with organisations such as Athletics Australia, Athletics South Australia, and the North Adelaide Football Club. He has previously been team Physiotherapist for a number of athletics teams touring nationally and abroad such as the Australian Youth Olympic and World Championship teams as well as South Australian state teams. Craig has also presented lectures to a number of groups on varying Physiotherapy topics and has assisted Dr Steve Saunders in running workshops on the lumbopelvic area and running injuries.
Craig’s sporting background is in Athletics where he competed in 200m and 400m sprinting, high jump, and long jump. He continues to have a passion for treating and managing running injuries at the elite and recreational level. These days, Craig remains fit and active playing golf and tennis as well as attending the gym.