Australian Sports Physiotherapy

Amir Takla

B.PHYSIO, MAST.PHYSIO(MANIP), FOUNDING PARTNER

Amir is a sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist with considerable experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions. After graduating from the University of Melbourne 1997, he successfully completed a Masters of Physiotherapy (Manipulative therapy) in 2000.

Over the past 23 years, Amir’s extensive experience includes chief physiotherapist for the High Performance Centre Gymnastics program in Victoria (1999 – 2009), the Australian team in two world championships (Gymnastics Australia) and volunteer physiotherapy Sydney 2000 Olympics, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth games. Amir has provided physiotherapy services to Tennis Australia for the Australian Open for the past 18 years, and has travelled for over 9 years with top 10 international tennis players on the ATP and WTA circuit.

Amir has been involved heavily with Hip Arthroscopy Australia (HAA) since 2008 alongside Prof John O’Donnell who has been a major contributor and educator for the assessment and treatment of hip pathology. Amir has been the chair of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) Physiotherapy subgroup since 2011, and has presented internationally including Munich, Cambridge, Madrid and Wawrick. Amir has several areas of special interest with Hip femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and rehabilitation.

Amir enjoys his family time especially with his young son travelling to Europe and Russia.

Mr David Georgy

B PHYSIO, PARTNER

David is a passionate and experienced senior Physiotherapist in the management of all musculoskeletal conditions and orthopaedic rehabilitation. He is well known for his thorough assessment and supportive demeanour; utilising a multi-modal approach to treatment; including patient education, manual mobilisation, soft tissue work, dry needling and exercise prescription.

David has a keen interest in postural neck and shoulder pain, as well as hip and knee pain; and works in conjunction with numerous experienced orthopaedic surgeons and medical professionals.
He has also had the opportunity to work with multiple local football and soccer teams as a lead physiotherapist, including Research Football Club and the Bulleen Lions Soccer Club with numerous National W-League players; as well as a preferred provider for corporate companies for a fast stream return to work management.

As well as a clinical director and senior partner, he is also a clinical supervisor for medical students and Master/Bachelor of Physiotherapy students from Bond University, Melbourne University and ACU University respectively. When not working in or on the business, David enjoys watching and playing basketball, travelling the world with his wife and kids, and volunteering in his local parish and community.

Robert Benyamin is an aspiring physiotherapist who is committed to formulating evidence-based practice. After working with NPL soccer teams Altona Magic, and Green Gully FC; Robert has developed a keen interest in treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries.

Having encountered his fair share of running injuries throughout his own athletic journey, he has developed a profound appreciation for the importance of proper training, injury prevention, and effective rehabilitation. These personal experiences have sparked his desire to specialise in physiotherapy, enabling him to help fellow runners and athletes overcome their own hurdles and achieve their full potential.

When he is not working with clients, you’ll likely find him lacing up my running shoes and hitting the pavement himself or sitting on the saddle and enjoying a bike ride.