Golf Physiotherapy

“Move Better. Swing Better. Play Longer.”

"Unlock Your Golf Potential with a Body-Swing Connection"

TPI-Certified Physiotherapy | Performance | Injury Prevention

Are you looking to create a effortless, less energy demanding swing, that will help with injury preventions? At Rx Physiotherapy, our aim is to help golfers create a swing that is both efficient and powerful, that improves performance and is aimed at injury prevention. 

Meet Trent Cooksley

Our Golfing Physiotherapist, a former collegiate golfing athlete himself, who like many sustained his fair share of injuries while playing at one of the highest levels. This lead him down the path of becoming a Physiotherapist, and more specifically a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified practitioner.

Through a TPI-certified screen, Trent will be able to identify mobility restrictions, stability deficits, and motor control inefficiencies that can directly affect swing mechanics.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive player, it is Trent’s goal is to help you play better, longer, and pain-free.

What is TPI?

“TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. For over twenty years, TPI has gathered the world’s largest technical database of the game’s top Tour professionals as well as every-day golfers. TPI collects 3D motion capture, force, pressure, launch monitor, strength, power, and movement data on every player that visits the TPI campus. Using this data, TPI discovered how a properly functioning body allows a player to swing a golf club in the most efficient way possible. Conversely, TPI determined how physical limitations in a player’s body can adversely affect the golf swing and potentially lead to injury. This relationship is what TPI calls The Body-Swing Connection and is the foundation of all professional Certification courses offered by TPI.” – TPI

The TPI Method: The Body-Swing Connection

Step-1: Functional Movement Screen

Identify mobility, stability, and motor control issues through evidence based testing – using the TPI screening tool.

Step-2: Swing Analysis & Correction

Connect your physical limitations to common swing characteristics like early extension, loss of posture, or sway.

Step-3: Custom Rehab & Performance Plan

Corrective exercises, manual therapy, and strength programming based on your body and your game.

“There’s no one perfect swing – But there is a more efficient swing for your body” – TPI

Our Approach to Golf Physiotherapy

At RX Physiotherapy, we believe in a personalised approach to rehabilitation. Here’s how our programme works:

We start with the TPI screening tool to assess and determine what limitation you may have and connect them to possible swing characteristics.

Assess and treat injuries that have been limiting your golf game, to get you back on the green faster.

Based on your assessment from the screen, we create a customised exercise plan that can focus on improving Strength & Conditioning, to help with power and managing fatigue.

Based on your assessment from the screen, we create a customised exercise plan that can focus on improving Mobility & Stability, to help with keeping your swing feel connected 

For the best result, having a re-screen every 6 weeks for continued monitoring of limitations that were discovered from the initial screen.

If you are working with a golf coach, your assessment result can be sent to them, that way you have a team of people aiming to get you shooting lower scores.

What does the TPI assessment include?

Why choose Us?

  • Expertise in Golf-specific Physio
  •  Striving to be leaders in the golf physio industry 
  • Elite golf chat
  • Evidence base assessment and programing
  • Tailored programs that help you achieve your goals.

What to wear/bring to your Assessment?

  • Clothes that you are able to move in
  • Spikeless Golf shoes or trainers you play golf in
  • A video of your swing can be useful if you have one. This can be sent either before or after your Assessment.

Listen to Our Golf Physiotherapy podcast episode

Discover how to optimise your golf performance and prevent injury with RX Physiotherapy’s latest podcast episode. Our practitioners break down the key movement patterns, common injuries, and rehabilitation strategies specific to golfers. Learn how mobility, strength, and technique work together to enhance swing efficiency, reduce pain, and keep you on the course longer. Tune in for expert tips and the latest evidence-based insights to improve your game and protect your body.

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Dr. April Patterson

Physiotherapist

Dr. April Patterson graduated from Bond University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree. April established RX Physiotherapy in 2019, where she has been dedicated to providing top-notch care to her patients.

Dr. April Patterson has a unique perspective on physiotherapy as she has personally experienced conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues. Her own struggles with these conditions have fueled her passion for understanding and treating them, allowing her to empathize with her patients on a deeper level. Dr. April Patterson is dedicated to tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs of each individual under her care.

With a commitment to ongoing professional development, Dr. April Patterson stays abreast of the latest advancements in physiotherapy, ensuring that her patients receive the most effective and evidence-based treatments available. Her holistic approach to patient care encompasses not only physical rehabilitation but also focuses on empowering individuals to manage and prevent further issues.

In her spare time you can find her hitting the gym, cooking or spending time with her two dachshund children and partner.

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Ms. Laura Flemming

Physiotherapist

Laura has been a dedicated physiotherapist for over five years, beginning her career at Wollongong Hospital before moving to Sydney, where she broadened her skills in a private practice and community setting. In this time she obtained her certification as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning coach. Additionally, she supported junior representative soccer teams in the St George area. Now based in the Illawarra, she is looking forward to supporting new patients.

Laura’s approach centers on enhancing her patients’ quality of life through understanding their goals and intentions and providing effective pain management, manual therapy, patient education, strength training, and personalised exercise programs. Her experience includes managing acute and chronic injuries, strength and endurance training, post-operative rehabilitation, falls prevention, and neurological rehabilitation for conditions including stroke and brain injury. She implements evidence-based treatments and utilises a holistic approach aimed at empowering individuals with injury management and prevention.

In her free time, Laura can be found hiking up mountains, writing music, playing soccer, or training for the occasional triathlon or running event.

Mr. Trent Cooksley

Physiotherapist

Born and raised in Wollongong, Trent grew up immersed in sport—playing soccer for the Woonona Sharks, as well as tennis, golf, swimming, school footy, cricket, and AFL. By age 13, he had focused his attention on golf, eventually earning a place in the IAS Golf Program during his final year of high school. His talent on the course led to a scholarship to study and play college golf in Abilene, Texas, USA. It was during this time—after experiencing a few injuries and being treated by his athletic trainer—that he discovered a passion for physiotherapy. 

Trent has a strong interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, working with clients of all ages—from kids to adults. He has a particular passion for acute injury management and supporting golfers through injury and performance. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time on the golf course, catching waves, or relaxing with friends.

 

Ms. Emily Yorkston

Physiotherapist

Emily graduated at the end of 2020 and began her career in Orange, NSW, where she gained broad experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopaedic, and paediatric physiotherapy. 

She developed a strong foundation in client-centred care through outreach work in rural communities and leading allied health teams. 

Emily has a particular passion for hypermobility (HSD, EDS ect), Jaw/TMJ dysfunction, and sports rehabilitation. 

She loves working with clients on long-term goals, guiding them through strength and conditioning programs that restore both function and confidence. 

After time spent travelling and expanding her life experience, Emily returns to physiotherapy with fresh energy, a deep commitment to ongoing learning, and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

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Mr Reece Nikitaras

Physiotherapist

Reece Nikitaras is deeply passionate about optimising human movement and enhancing quality of life through targeted rehabilitation and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. His journey into physiotherapy was driven by a genuine desire to help individuals overcome physical barriers and reach their full potential.

As an avid runner, Reece brings both personal insight and clinical expertise to the treatment of running-related injuries. He is particularly dedicated to helping runners recover from injury, prevent future setbacks, and elevate their performance. Reece has developed a comprehensive running assessment protocol designed to identify biomechanical inefficiencies and areas of weakness, allowing for tailored interventions that support long-term improvement and injury prevention.

Reece also holds a strong clinical interest in knee rehabilitation, with an in-depth understanding of knee biomechanics and the complex nature of knee injuries. He implements highly specialised, results-driven treatment plans to restore function and accelerate recovery in clients dealing with knee concerns.

Always eager to stay at the forefront of his field, Reece consistently seeks out new knowledge and incorporates the latest advancements in physiotherapy research into his practice. His commitment to continuous learning ensures he delivers the highest standard of care to every patient.

Outside of the clinic, Reece enjoys travelling, spending time at the beach, and playing a round of golf.