Physiotherapy & Performance Testing at Club Bunker

Injured? In pain? Want to move, feel, and perform better? Stephen from Gym Therapy provides elite-level physiotherapy, injury rehab, and performance testing — right here inside Club Bunker in Newstead.

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 Meet Stephen – Your Onsite Physio & Performance Coach

Stephen is a qualified physiotherapist with years of experience treating athletes, lifters, and everyday gym-goers. His approach blends hands-on physio with performance rehab protocols used in elite sport — all done in a real gym environment, not a quiet clinic.

He operates through Gym Therapy, offering modern, movement-focused treatment that helps you fix pain, rehab properly, and return to peak function with confidence.

 What Stephen Offers

  • Physiotherapy consultations

  • Post-injury & post-surgery rehab

  • Manual therapy and dry needling

  • Strength & mobility assessments

  • Rehab for chronic pain & movement dysfunction

  • Gym-based rehab programming

  • Movement screening & education

  • Performance return-to-train protocols

  • Individualised care using real gym movements

 Advanced Testing, Screening & Protocols

Stephen offers tailored, data-driven performance and health assessments based on your individual goals. These protocols are used by elite athletes — and now available to you, right here at Club Bunker.

Services include:

  • Strength & force output testing

  • Mobility & movement control assessments

  • VO2 Max testing

  • Blood lactate threshold testing

  • Running gait & performance analysis

  • Metabolic testing (RMR)

  • Cardiovascular & anaerobic capacity tests

  • Functional movement & endurance testing

  • Injury risk profiling

  • Data-led return-to-peak planning

Popular protocols:

  • Runner Performance Testing

  • Triathlete Protocol

  • Centurion Longevity Testing

  • CrossFit/Hyrox Performance

  • Strong Knees

  • Youth Athlete Development

  • Return to Peak Protocol

 Injury Rehab & Stretch Therapy

Whether you're dealing with lower back pain, a shoulder niggle, or recovering from knee surgery — Stephen’s approach ensures you don’t just "rest and ice." He combines clinical insight with gym-based movement to get you strong, mobile, and pain-free.

Rehab & Therapy Services:

  • Sports injury treatment

  • Pre & post-op rehab

  • Chronic pain reconditioning

  • Adolescent/youth athlete rehab

  • Assisted stretch therapy

  • Spinal, shoulder, and joint pain management

  • Gym-based strength rehab programs

All rehab is delivered with a clear plan, progress tracking, and real movement coaching.

 Book a Session

No GP referral required. Appointments are available throughout the week inside Club Bunker. You’ll get access to a fully-equipped rehab space and expert care — all without the sterile clinic vibes.