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Running Injuries

Running Injuries & Physiotherapy

Expert physiotherapy to keep you running pain and injury-free and performing at your best.

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PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE

Trusted by clubs, coaches, and communities across Adelaide.

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Physio That Understands Runners

Running is demanding on your body, and injuries of the hip, knee and feet can leave you sidelined if not managed correctly. Our team of physio’s are skilled in identifying the cause of your pain, addresses underlying weaknesses, and builds a plan to get you back on track.

Rehab That Fits Your Training

We know runners don’t want to stop completely. Our approach focuses on modifying load where needed, treating pain, and integrating strength and mobility programs that work alongside your running schedule. The goal is simple: recover while maintaining fitness and enjoying what you can do.

Prevent Injuries Before They Start

Prevention is key to keeping you on the road and track long-term. We use your goals combined with data from strength testing and objective assessments to create targeted exercise programs to correct inefficiencies, improve running form, and reduce the risk of recurring injuries.

Meet Your Running Injury Recovery Experts

Tristan Chai

Physiotherapist

Tristan is Good Physio’s founder, treating clients and leading Adelaide 36ers physiotherapy…

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Marc Elliott

Physiotherapist

Marc is Lead Clinical Physiotherapist skilled in injury diagnosis, treatment and vertigo care…

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Matt Klose

Physiotherapist

Matt specialises in sports injury rehabilitation including ACL rehab, lower limb injuries and soft tissue rehabilitation. He combines thorough assessment and tailored programs to help clients return confidently to sport and activity. 

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Stella Rau

Physiotherapist

Stella is passionate about helping clients of all ages recover from injury and build long-term resilience. Her proactive, positive approach supports everyone from post-operative patients & the elderly to active individuals, runners and athletes.

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Tristan Chai

Physiotherapist

Tristan is Good Physio’s founder, treating clients and leading Adelaide 36ers physiotherapy…

LEARN MORE

Marc Elliott

Physiotherapist

Marc is Lead Clinical Physiotherapist skilled in injury diagnosis, treatment and vertigo care…

LEARN MORE

Matt Klose

Physiotherapist

Matt specialises in sports injury rehabilitation including ACL rehab, lower limb injuries and soft tissue rehabilitation. He combines thorough assessment and tailored programs to help clients return confidently to sport and activity. 

LEARN MORE

Stella Rau

Physiotherapist

Stella is passionate about helping clients of all ages recover from injury and build long-term resilience. Her proactive, positive approach supports everyone from post-operative patients & the elderly to active individuals, runners and athletes.

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OPENING HOURS

Monday 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 8am – 7pm
Wednesday 8am – 7pm
Thursday 9am – 7pm
Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 8am – 12 noon
Sunday Closed

WHERE TO FIND US

115 Jetty Road, Glenelg SA 5045

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We frequently see knee pain, shin splints, ITB syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinopathy. Each runner may present with unique injuries and difficulties related to running biomechanics and load.
Not always. We like to keep clients active and doing the things you love while you recover. With a balance of load management, cross training and rehab we can get you back to your previous running load injury-free.
We can! We will assess you, then refine technique and reduce inefficiencies that lead to injury or limit performance.
Absolutely. Whether you’re training for a marathon or beginning your running journey recreationally, we tailor your rehab to your goals.
Recovery time varies depending on injury, but we focus on steady progress and safe return to running without setbacks.
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Tristan Chai

Physiotherapist

Tristan is a caring and creative physiotherapist whose dedication shapes both his hands-on care and leadership role at Good Physio, the clinic he founded in 2015. His vision was clear: to create a welcoming, calming space where clients feel at ease coming in for treatment and where physios enjoy working together in a supportive environment.

He has a special interest in sports and fitness injuries, particularly basketball. Since 2017, he’s held the role of Head Physiotherapist for the Adelaide 36ers. He also serves on the SA Sports and Exercise Physio committee, leads ongoing professional development for physios, and has completed his Titling through the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

A graduate of UniSA (B. Physio) in 2005, Tristan has worked in private practice ever since, building years of experience helping people from all walks of life across the Glenelg community.

He’s one of the few physiotherapists in Australia with a Masters of Acupuncture, making him a recognised leader in the use of dry needling. His background combines Traditional Chinese Acupuncture with contemporary dry needling techniques, and he now teaches these methods to other physios as a lead educator.

Outside the clinic, you’ll often spot Tristan running (slowly, he says) along the esplanade or cheering courtside as a proud Dance Dad and basketball coach to his three daughters.

– APA Sports Level 1, 2 & 3

– ASCA Strength and Conditioning Level 1 Coach

– APA Dry Needling Lecturer

– APA Sports and Exercise Committee Member

– Elastoplast Key Opinion Leader

– Certified Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR Pros)

– NBSCA Basketball Performance Conference

– Real time Ultrasound

– Head Physiotherapist (Adelaide 36ers) 2017-current

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Marc Elliott

Physiotherapist

Marc graduated from UniSA with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2011 and began his career working in country clinics. It was there he developed a well-rounded skill set in assessment and problem-solving, treating a broad range of issues. He joined the Good Physio team in 2016, bringing with him years of private practice experience and a strong clinical foundation.

Marc has a particular interest in identifying the underlying cause of pain or dysfunction. He’s completed additional training in the Ridgway Method, allowing him to get to the root of complex issues using a mix of manual therapy, dry needling, manipulations, and targeted exercise programs. He’s known for his attention to detail and his ability to uncover what others might miss, helping patients get meaningful results, faster.

With a lifelong interest in sport, Marc specialises in managing and rehabilitating training and sports injuries. A former country footy club captain, he understands the demands of sport firsthand and enjoys supporting clients across all athletic backgrounds.

Marc is also a guest lecturer for the SASMA Level 1 Sports Trainer Course and has spoken at the National Sonography Conference on shoulder rehabilitation.

Further training and qualifications include:

  • APA Sports Level 1
  • APPI Level 1 Mat Pilates
  • DMA Pilates Physiotherapist, Level 1
  • GEMt Dry Needling Practitioner
  • Strain–Counterstrain
  • The Ridgway Method Paradigm
  • Watson Headache® Approach
  • Physiotherapist – Adelaide 36ers (2020 to current)
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Matthew Klose

Physiotherapist

Matt is a supportive and down-to-earth physiotherapist known for his strong communication skills and thorough assessments. With a keen eye for movement and rehabilitation, he creates tailored programs that align with each client’s individual goals.

He’s especially passionate about working with youth athletes in both gym and rehab settings, helping them build safe training habits and manage elite-level loads. Alongside our team, Matt also runs two Everyday Athlete group classes, designed to support clients of all ages in improving strength, fitness and confidence in a guided, welcoming environment.

Matt’s clinical focus lies in treating traumatic sports injuries, particularly in the lower limbs (hip, knee and ankle), as well as soft tissue rehab including adductor, hamstring and calf issues. He also treats posture-related headaches, helping clients find long-term relief from persistent discomfort. Outside the clinic, he’s the current physiotherapist for SHOCS Footy Club and works as an Adelaide-based sports trainer for the West Coast Eagles.

In 2025, Matt plans to begin formal studies to become a titled Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist.

Qualifications:

  • ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
  • Dry Needling Level 1
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Stella Rau

Physiotherapist

Stella Rau is a dedicated physiotherapist with a passion for movement and mobility. With experience as a Pilates instructor and having worked with NPL soccer teams over the past three years, Stella brings a well-rounded and practical skillset to the team. She has supported athletes at all levels, offering expert care to assist in injury recovery and performance enhancement.

Stella enjoys helping clients across all demographics reach their goals—whether recovering from surgery, managing aches and pains, or striving for improved athletic performance.

Drawing from her personal background in CrossFit and running, Stella understands the unique demands these activities place on the body. She tailors her treatment plans to prevent injury, support recovery, and build long-term strength.

Her approach is rooted in the belief that even when injured, there’s always something you can do. With a proactive and positive mindset, Stella helps her clients stay motivated and continue progressing throughout their journey.

By combining her athletic background with Pilates training and evidence-based techniques, Stella ensures her clients receive high-quality, individualised care at every stage of their fitness and recovery.

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