“For New Grads Who Want To Short Cut Their Career in Sports Rehab"
Gain A Decades Worth Of Experience and Knowledge
Especially For Those That Feel They Need More Than Their Uni Degree
WHAT IS THE SPORTS KNEE PROGRAM INTERNSHIP?
LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN SPORTS REHABILITATION? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN GOLD COAST KNEE GROUP!
We are on the hunt for a passionate, enthusiastic, and reliable new graduate to join our team as a Sports Rehabilitation Intern. As part of our internship program, you’ll have the chance to work alongside some of the best in the business and take your skills to the next level.
Over the course of six months, you’ll dive deep into our curriculum-based program, designed to give you hands-on experience and develop your skill set for a lasting career in the industry. With our program, you’ll bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world practical application, gaining invaluable experience that will set you apart from the competition.
What’s more, you’ll learn our exact systems and strategies, which you can implement in any setting from the clinic to professional sports. You’ll have the tools you need to take an athlete from early-stage rehab all the way to their triumphant return to the field.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and learn from the best in the business, apply now to join the Gold Coast Knee Group team!
WHY SHOULD YOU COMPLETE A SPORTS REHAB INTERNSHIP?
1) Have The Mentoring Experience That Everyone Recommends You Get But Don’t Have Access To:
Are you tired of hearing about the mentoring experience you can’t find? Practitioners at the top of their game are busy and hard to access…. Here is your chance.
2) Short Cut Your Learning To Stand Out From The Crowd:
A structured curriculum will help you shortcut your learning and gain the theoretical and practical knowledge that will make you a sought-after practitioner.
3) Develop The Skills And Knowledge You Are Craving After University:
Did you leave uni feeling like there was so much more to learn? It is true, there is! We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge you thought you would learn at uni, but just isn’t possible.
4) Be Able To Deliver The Rehabilitation You Thought Working In Sport Would Teach You:
Are you passionate about sports rehabilitation but struggling to deliver the results you want? I tried! But at your local teams you are pulled in every direction, lack consistency and commitment from players and don’t have time to deliver pro-sport level rehabilitation. This is your chance.
5) Rehab More ACLs Than Most Practitioners Do In Their Whole Career:
Did you know that most physios or rehab professionals would see less than 5 ACL injuries per year? And then they only see them every few weeks or months in the clinic! We have been rehabbing knees for years. We have returned over 300 athletes to sport following ACL and knee injuries.
6) Get Out Of The Clinic And Into the Gym And The Field:
The traditional physiotherapy model doesn’t work for teaching you how to rehab sports injuries properly. Work in a rehab model that allows you to spend hours with athletes each week to truly understand the rehab journey.
7) Avoid Spending Thousands on Professional Development:
Don’t spend thousands on professional development courses which try to teach you everything in 2-short days or less. Get practical, hands-on experience to develop and implement new skills and knowledge without breaking the bank.
8) Learn A System That Can Be Applied to All Injuries
Our program will teach you a comprehensive system that can be applied to all injuries, giving you the tools you need to become a versatile and effective practitioner.
Our Customer Reviews
Helen ReedFebruary 19, 2025. I cannot speak more highly of the service that I am receiving from Gold Coast Knee Group. I have 2 meniscus tears, a partial tendon tear and osteoarthritis in my right knee and for a keen runner this is a pretty scary diagnosis. After a thorough assessment there was no false hope, but a greater understanding of my condition and an assurance that with hard work and time I could significantly improve my strength and mobility, reduce my pain and eventually return to running. The aim at the moment is to build up strength in the muscles supporting my knee but without aggravating my knee. This is definitely a skill that needs a lot of practice by someone who is overseen to progress, but with help I’m learning to listen to my body and know when to stop or reduce intensity. Adrian prescribes the specific exercises and regularly measures my progress and adapts the exercises accordingly. Seeing strength measurements improve is a real boost. Although I’m not running at the moment, Adrian has explained about the best forms of aerobic training that I can do instead ( which was different to what I’d been doing) and we are hoping to reintroduce some run/walk very soon. Not only can I see physical progress but having a great understanding of my condition through suggested reading materials and on going learning, I am less stressed, more hopeful and am training/rehabbing with purpose again. Thank you Gold Coast Knee Group. Sam TonFebruary 7, 2025. Adam and his team, particularly Kendal, at Gold Coast Knee Group, Robina, are exceptional physiotherapists. Their expertise, patience, and caring attitude made me feel at ease throughout my treatment. They took the time to explain my injury of a ruptured ACL and torn meniscus, answer my questions, and provide personalised exercises to aid in my knee recovery. I highly recommend Gold Coast Knee to anyone seeking first-rate physiotherapy care." Tammy MurphyNovember 7, 2024. My young daughter Tia had the most amazing experience with this program after her ACL reconstitution. The physios are the best (Special mention to our awesome physio Graham) - they are all so knowledgeable, friendly, professional & understanding. The program they offer is amazing - offering so much physically & mentally. Thanks Adam, Graham & the GC Knee Team. Linda GillowayNovember 7, 2024. We are so grateful for Adam, Ben and the team at GCKG for their knowledge and expertise in ACL rehab. Thank you for your support over the past 6 months with Jake's rehab. Would highly recommend your program! Kyle clarkOctober 29, 2024. The team here are great the training testing and physios here are top tier especially Zachariah Kristy MenziesOctober 21, 2024. My son Tom had to have surgery to repair his ACL that he completely tore. We joined the Gold Coast Knee Group who helped with Tom’s rehab. 12 months later he has made a full recovery and now returning to sport, which we would not have been able to do with as much confidence as we do now thanks to the team. Special thanks to Adrain and Zak.. Highly recommend this team of professionals…. Taelor PackerOctober 4, 2024. I couldn’t recommend Adam from the GC knee group more, I have had osteoarthritis in my knee for 7 years from an injury and have been to many physios and tried every treatment and haven’t been able to fix my pain. After seeing Adam and following the plans he gives me, he has taught me how to make my knee stronger and I now live pain free and have never been happier. Thankyou Adam ☺️☺️ Fernanda VialSeptember 3, 2024. My daughter Matilda Vial wrote this out .."I absolutely loved attending all the sessions with the trainers. It gave me the confidence to get back playing the sport that I love . I had meniscus surgery in January and after 7 months of rehab with Gold Coast Knee Group I am playing again! My knee and fitness has never been better. The testing they do gave me confidence as I could actually see the results, and how the strength on my bad leg was getting stronger. The care and kindness showed to me was 5 star! I highly recommend Gold Coast Knee Group for any knee injuries." Matilda Vial (Rugby 7's) Indi RussellJune 20, 2024. I don’t usually leave google reviews. But in this case, it would be silly not to as I know how hard it can be to find help with sporting injuries. Compared to the normal support you receive - this knee group allows you to understand what it takes to help you return to your sport. Also the fact that you are a part of a group of people that are in a similar boat makes you feel like you are not alone. Everyone in the group is very welcoming, that goes for the physiotherapists and the member's. Couldn't recommend more!!! Now I’m back to skateboarding and feeling better than I ever felt - stronger, more aware and confident that I can do what I love doing again! Can’t thank all of the physios enough for the help I have received along the way - caring and passionate is an understatement and they are all great people in general! Now onto resilient athlete program with gc knee group to help maintain what I have worked for over these months of rehab and stoked to be continuing my journey with these absolute legends! Thank you for everything team 🙏🙏🙏
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN- THE SPORTS KNEE CURRICULUM
An introduction to the program that covers the fundamental principles of knee injury rehabilitation. It helps you understand the unique 7-phase approach in managing knee injuries and lays the foundation for the rest of the internship.
Understand the different tests used in knee injury rehabilitation and how to interpret the results. You will learn how to perform a variety of tests to determine readiness and track progress throughout the rehabilitation process.
Develop hands-on training on assessing and treating knee injuries in a clinical setting. You will learn the latest techniques for managing knee injuries, including assessment, manual therapy and taping, to manage a variety of knee conditions.
Dive into our strength programming principles techniques to improve strength and create a resilient athlete. You will learn how to create customized exercise plans to help patients develop strength and stability for knee injuries.
Learn techniques to retrain jumping and landing movements and progress plyometric exercises safely. You will learn how to modify exercises to meet the needs of patients at different stages of rehabilitation and prevent reinjury.
Learn a framework to prepare athletes for running after a knee injury. You will learn the latest techniques to seamlessly transition an athlete from injury to their first run.
Learn the framework for safely returning athletes to running after a knee injury. Develop running plans that progress slowly and safely to minimise the risk of pain and movement compensations.
Learn the framework to safely return athletes to agility movements. You will learn the theory and the actual drills we use to progress from straight line running to return to sport.
Learn how to safely return athletes to contact sports after a knee injury. Learn how to modify contact drills and exercises to meet the specific needs of each athlete and minimise the risk of reinjury.
Learn the strategies to help athletes to full fitness after a knee injury. Learn how to progress from off-legs conditioning to on-field sport energy system specific training.
Develop a customized return to sport plan for each individual athlete. Learn how to consider individual goals, sport-specific demands, and the athlete’s current rehabilitation status when developing a return to sport plan.
Understand the pros and cons of the various options for patients after ACL injury. Determine when the cross bracing method or non-surgical rehabilitation management is appriopriate.
Have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills on topics of interest. Work with real patients and receive feedback to develop into a sought-after physiotherapist.
MEET YOUR MENTOR
I have spent a lot of time in the clinic, on the sidelines, travelling with teams and working with the best in the business, and one thing was sure…. We can do so much better for our patients!
It was hard to give athletes everything they needed to overcome injury’s physical and mental effects.
There had to be a better way.
So, I started a PhD on knee injuries to study precisely that….
“The Optimisation of ACL Rehabilitation”
It has been A LOT of work. Countless hours reading research, collecting data and writing papers. All in the pursuit of OPTIMAL rehab.
I have seen 100’s of ACL patients and completed 1000’s of consults with people with knee pain. Combined with countless hours of professional development and the opportunity to work with and be mentored by some of the best in the business, I have developed the skills and knowledge that may take you a whole career to achieve.
So, from all that work, the “Sports Knee Rehab System” was born.
A system that puts the needs of the athlete first. A system that allows us as the therapist to give athletes what they need, so they can do what they love…. play sport!
And the best part is whether they have a:
- ACL injury
- Meniscal tear
- Dislocating patella
- MCL or LCL injury
- Damaged cartilage
The system works.
In fact, you can apply and adjust the system to any lower limb injury!
Following a proven system that is customisable and individualised means you can’t lose.
While my pursuit for better rehab will not end, the opportunity to guide and develop a new generation of physios is a privilege and something I care deeply about.
Get in touch and find out for yourself!
In your service,
Adam Walker
OUR KEY STATS
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Sports Knee Internship Program
- 6-month mentorship with an industry leading knee rehabilitation expert
- A curriculum based in-depth dive into the sports knee program system
- Weekly personal mentoring sessions (2 hrs/week)
- Real world gym and field practical sports rehabilitation coaching (5 hrs/week)
- Real world clinical training
- Development of career defining skills
- Unmeasurable personal growth
- Opportunity for future employment
- Zero cash investment
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
This opportunity could be the difference in achieving the career you have dreamed of.
This opportunity is not for someone who:
- Cannot fully commit to the role
- Is not extremely dedicated to their own learning and development
- Doesn’t want to work in sports physiotherapy
- Struggles with time management
- Doesn’t embrace feedback and being pushed out of their comfort zone
- Does not work well as part of a team
This opportunity will help you grow valuable experience in the industry which may lead to paid roles in the future.
To express your interest email adam@gckneegroup.com.au with a brief message outlining why you would like to join the Sports Knee Internship and a copy of your CV.
Internship to start in June/July! Applications close 20 April.
It could be the best email you ever send for your career.