Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy

What Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy does

The Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy is a privately held, single-location specialist physiotherapy practice based at The 'SportsHub' precinct in Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Founded in 2008 by Greg Craig and Kurt Lisle, the practice now operates under the sole ownership of Kurt Lisle following Greg Craig's retirement in 2023. The company is differentiated by being the only physiotherapy practice on the Sunshine Coast with a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy (a credential held by fewer than 50 practitioners nationally). The clinic provides sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation, acute injury management, Clinical Pilates (equipment-based and mat-based), the GLA:D Australia osteoarthritis program, and sports and remedial massage therapy. Services are delivered by a team of approximately 11 staff including APA-titled sports physiotherapists, postgraduate-qualified clinicians, a soft tissue therapist, and administrative personnel.

The business operates on a fee-for-service professional services model with payment expected at the time of consultation. Revenue is generated across three principal streams: physiotherapy consultations (approximately one hour in length), Clinical Pilates classes led by Hayley Wilkinson (up to eight classes per week), and sports and remedial massage therapy. Patient payment is processed via HICAPS for private health fund rebates, with Medicare EPC referrals also accepted. Distribution is community-led and referral-driven, drawing on word-of-mouth within the Sunshine Coast sporting ecosystem, GP referrals, and formal partnerships with elite and community sporting organisations including Football Australia, the Socceroos, Sunshine Coast Lightning, Brisbane Lions AFL Academy, and Football Queensland. Online booking is facilitated through Nookal, and the practice accepts self-pay patients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy

Legal name

The Knee Joint Physiotherapy Pty Ltd

Website

https://thekneejoint.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy is a single-location specialist sports physiotherapy practice on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, providing physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, GLA:D osteoarthritis programs, and sports massage to elite athletes, community athletes, and active individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB), General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB)

Keywords

• Sports physiotherapy services
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Clinical pilates
• Osteoarthritis management
• Injury prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bokarina

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Consultation Services: Fee-for-service physiotherapy consultations where payment is expected at the time of service. Private health fund benefits can be claimed at time of treatment via HICAPS. For Medicare EPC referrals, patients pay upfront and claim rebate from Medicare office.
2. Clinical Pilates Classes: Clinical Pilates instruction sessions led by qualified physiotherapists, with Hayley Wilkinson leading up to 8 classes per week.
3. Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy: Massage therapy services provided by qualified Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist Hayley Weston.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy is a specialist sports physiotherapy practice delivering hands-on diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, manual therapy, and targeted exercise prescription for sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions across all ages and activity levels. Core offerings include sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates (equipment-based and mat-based), the certified GLA:D Australia program for hip and knee osteoarthritis, and sports and remedial massage therapy. The practice is the only physiotherapy clinic on the Sunshine Coast with a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy).

Product overview

The Knee Joint Sports Physiotherapy is a specialist physiotherapy practice offering a unified suite of sports medicine services centered around sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. The core offerings include hands-on physiotherapy for sports injuries and rehabilitation, supplemented by specialized programmes: GLA:D Australia (for osteoarthritis management), Clinical Pilates (equipment-based and mat exercises for rehabilitation and core stability), and Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy. The practice provides acute injury management, post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation, spinal management, and evidence-based injury prevention programmes. Services are delivered by a team of qualified physiotherapists including a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist and APA-titled sports physiotherapists, with no modular pricing or separate platform identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Core physiotherapy service specializing in sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, providing hands-on diagnosis, treatment, targeted exercise prescription, rehabilitation, and injury prevention for all ages and activity levels from elite to social athletes.
• Clinical Pilates Specialized form of exercise combining Pilates principles with evidence-based physiotherapy techniques, featuring personalized programs with equipment-based exercises (reformers, stability balls, Pilates ring, Wunda Chair) and mat-based exercises for rehabilitation, core stability, and injury prevention.
• GLA:D Australia Program GLA:D (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) Australia is an education and exercise program for managing hip and knee osteoarthritis, using neuromuscular exercise and patient education to reduce pain, improve function, and potentially avoid surgery.
• Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy Soft tissue therapy service provided by Hayley Weston, Advanced Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy, offering techniques including trigger point therapy, myofascial cupping, dry needling, and muscle energy technique (MET) for pain relief and return to activity.
• Acute Injury Management First-point-of-call acute care clinic for sports injuries with expert examination, diagnosis, and identification of injury causes, creating individual physiotherapy treatment plans including manual therapy and sports-specific training.
• Post-Surgical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Rehabilitation service for patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery, with comprehensive assessment and management plans covering all body areas including spine, shoulder, arm, pelvis, hip, leg, ankle, and foot.
• Injury Prevention Programmes Evidence-based injury prevention programmes designed and implemented by the clinical team to reduce the risk of future injuries for athletes and active individuals.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GLA:D AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Knee Joint is a certified GLA:D (Good Life with osteoarthritis from Denmark) Australia provider, offering the evidence-based exercise and education program for hip and knee osteoarthritis management.
• Football QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional physiotherapy partnership providing services for state-level football programs and initiatives on the Sunshine Coast.
• Brisbane Lions AFL AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysiotherapy services for Brisbane Lions AFL Academy on the Sunshine Coast, covering male and female athletes across U14, U17, and U19 age groups. Lead Physiotherapist Hayley Wilkinson oversees the Sunshine Coast Academy.
• Maroochydore Roos AFL ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-level AFL club receiving physiotherapy services from The Knee Joint team members.
• Sports Medicine AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partnership for sports medicine best practices and professional development.
• Football AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead Physiotherapist Kurt Lisle serves as Lead Physiotherapist for Football Australia and Socceroos (2007-2025), providing physiotherapy services at World Cup Finals, Asian Cup Finals, and international competitions.
• Sunshine Coast Lightning NetballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysiotherapy services for the Sunshine Coast Lightning netball team. Kurt Lisle served as physiotherapist for the dual premiership-winning team for 5 years from its inauguration in 2017 through 2022, returning in 2026.
• Australian TaekwondominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamuel Muller currently serves as physiotherapist for Australian Taekwondo national team.
• Australian Olympic Committee (AOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHayley Weston serves as soft tissue therapist for the Australian National Women's Football Team 'The Matildas' since 2021. Previously worked with Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 AOC Medical Team and Paris Olympic Games 2024.
• Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshlee Unie serves as Touring Physiotherapist with the OWIA, providing physiotherapy to Australian snowboard cross Olympic and Paralympic teams during camps and competitions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kieser Australia: Established Australian physiotherapy and strength-training chain offering evidence-based rehab programs including osteoarthritis management. Comparable in GLA:D-adjacent osteoarthritis and exercise-based rehab offerings, but with a broader, multi-disciplinary positioning.
• Brisbane Sports & Exercise Medicine Specialists: Multi-disciplinary sports medicine practice in nearby Brisbane offering specialist physician and physiotherapy services to elite and community athletes. Comparable in sports-medicine positioning and elite-sport affiliations.

Others

• Sports Medicine Australia: National professional association for sports medicine practitioners, listed as a partner of The Knee Joint. Not a direct competitor but an industry/ecosystem participant that supports professional development and credibility.
• GLA:D Australia: National network administering the GLA:D osteoarthritis program of which The Knee Joint is a certified provider. Not a competitor but an enabling/ecosystem partner for the practice's osteoarthritis revenue line.

Direct peers

• Sunshine Coast Physiotherapy (Suncoast Physio): Bokarina/Sunshine Coast physiotherapy clinic operating in a similar geographic catchment. Direct local competitor for community athletes, GLA:D patients and sports-injury referrals.
• Lifecare Physiotherapy: Network of physiotherapy clinics across Australia, including sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Comparable as a multi-site sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy operator with HICAPS/insurance integrations.
• Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy: Sunshine Coast and SEQ physiotherapy group offering sports, musculoskeletal and Clinical Pilates services. Direct local-market competitor with overlapping clinical Pilates and sports-injury offerings.
• Allsports Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine: Queensland-based physiotherapy and sports medicine group with multiple Brisbane and SEQ clinics. Directly comparable in Sunshine Coast/SEQ catchment, sports-injury focus and elite-team affiliations.
• Back In Motion Physiotherapy: Australia's largest physiotherapy franchise network with ~100 locations; offers sports, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services in a multi-site model. Highly comparable in core sports and musculoskeletal service mix and target patient base.
• Physio Inq: Australian mobile and clinic-based physiotherapy franchise with an expanding Sunshine Coast presence. Comparable in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy offerings, GP/Medicare EPC referrals, and multi-clinic scaling ambition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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