Stress fracture
clinic.Specialist diagnosis, rehab and return to run for bone stress injuries. In clinic in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and London, and online for runners anywhere in the world.
Why our stress fracture clinicWe treat bone stress.
Every single day.
Our stress fracture clinic is a team of running physios and osteos who treat bone stress injuries every day. We diagnose and grade the injury, protect the bone, find out why it happened, and take you all the way back to racing, in clinic or online.
- Over 1,500 running physio appointments a week across our clinics
- 20,000+ runners treated over 10+ years, with 550+ five star Google reviews
- Treating physio for Nedd Brockmann across both of his runs across Australia and his thousand mile track run
- Zebris instrumented treadmill gait analysis and VALD force plate strength testing
- Direct MRI referral, plus a network of sports doctors, dietitians and psychologists for bone health and RED S
- Plans built on current research, including the 2023 review of return to sport after bone stress injuries
Who our stress fracture clinic helpsFrom first niggle
to finish line.
Think you have a stress fracture?
A sore spot on the bone that's getting worse. We assess it the same week and refer for MRI when needed.
Already diagnosed?
You have a scan and a diagnosis but no plan. We build the protection, rehab and return to run plan around your bone and grade.
Keep getting them?
Repeat bone stress injuries point to a cause. We look at training, mechanics, fuelling and bone health, and bring in the right specialists.
Racing soon?
We plan around your goal race, keep your fitness with cross training, and tell you honestly what's realistic.
How we treat bone stress injuriesHeal it.
Then fix why.
We treat bone stress injuries in five steps: confirm and grade the injury, protect the bone for the right amount of time, keep you fit and strong, find and fix the cause, then rebuild your running with clear criteria at each stage.
Diagnose and grade
Detailed history, hop and loading tests, and a referral for MRI, X ray or CT where needed. The bone and the grade set your timeline.
Protect the bone
Activity changes for low risk injuries; a CAM boot or crutches and specialist referral for high risk sites like the femoral neck and navicular.
Stay fit and strong
Cross training plus calf, hip and trunk strength through our app, so your fitness holds and the bone is better protected when you return.
Find the cause
Training load, Zebris gait analysis, VALD strength testing, footwear, and fuelling and hormonal health, with sports doctor, dietitian and psychologist referrals when needed.
Return to running
A structured walk and run plan once walking and hopping are pain free, then speed, tempo and hills last.
In clinic and onlineWherever you run.
We can help.
You can see our stress fracture team in person in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and London, or online by video from anywhere in the world. Online, we review your history and scans, organise local imaging if you need it, and run your rehab and return to run plan through our app.
Hands on assessment, hop and strength testing, Zebris gait analysis and VALD force plates. Clovelly, Waverley, South Yarra, Burleigh Heads, Battersea, Vauxhall and East London.
Book in clinicVideo consults for runners anywhere. We review your MRI or X ray, coordinate imaging and doctors near you, and deliver your program through the Running Room app. More on online running physio.
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before you come in.
Book the stress fracture clinicBook your
assessment.
No GP referral needed. We refer for MRI when it's needed. Private health insurance accepted at all Australian clinics.
Stress fracture clinic FAQsQuestions
answered.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with our physios and osteos, in clinic or online. We refer you for imaging or to a sports doctor if needed.
Can you organise an MRI?
Yes. If your assessment points to a bone stress injury, we refer you for MRI, the most accurate scan for grading it. Online, we arrange imaging near where you live.
Can you help if I'm not near a clinic?
Yes. We treat runners all over the world online. We review your history and scans by video, coordinate local imaging and doctors where needed, and guide your rehab and return to run through our app.
Can I claim on private health insurance?
Yes, at all Australian clinics, with claims processed at your appointment. In the UK, many insurers cover physiotherapy; check your policy.
Do I have to stop running?
For a confirmed stress fracture, yes, for a period. For a low grade stress reaction you may only need to cut back. We tell you exactly what's safe and keep you fit with cross training in the meantime.
How long will it take to get back?
It depends on the bone and the grade. Most low risk stress fractures are back to sport in about 6 to 12 weeks, while high risk sites like the navicular and femoral neck take longer. Your physio gives you a timeline at the first appointment.
Get answers.
Run free.
The sooner a bone stress injury is diagnosed, the sooner you're running again. Book in clinic or online.
This page is general information and isn't a substitute for an individual assessment. If you can't put weight through your leg or have sudden severe pain, seek medical care promptly.