Western Springs AFC X Back to Your Feet Physio Partnership!

Western Springs AFC is proud to announce the renewal of our longstanding partnership with Back to Your Feet Physiotherapy. For 12 years, this collaboration has played a pivotal role in providing elite physiotherapy services to our teams, staff, and members. 

Since 2013, Back to Your Feet Physio has been an integral part of our club, initially looking after our Premier Men’s and Women’s First Teams and expanding their support to include the U17 and U19 National Youth League teams, and development squads. Today, Back to Your Feet Physio also provides integral physiotherapy services at our tournaments and has become the go-to provider for injury prevention and recovery within the club.

The advantage of having Back to Your Feet Physio onsite at the club is that it allows for swift, immediate care whenever an injury occurs on the football field. 

Back to Your Feet Physio however isn't just for the elite athletes, it’s for everyone connected to Western Springs AFC. Whether you’re a player, a family member, or part of the wider community, Back to Your Feet Physio provides treatments for a range of injuries, not just football related ones. Director and principal physiotherapist Justin Lopes explains “the beauty of us being on site is that we are able to service the western springs members and their families and help them to return to football, sport or to their daily activities in a timely manner.”

Back to Your Feet Physio also runs Return to Sport training programs, offering tailored physiotherapy support for people recovering from surgery as well as specialised knowledge including Dr Sarah Ward who did her PhD at the University of Melbourne investigating the role of the central nervous system in peripheral joint injuries (knee injury specialist). Their commitment to comprehensive care further extends to services like concussion assessments and even pilates classes, with Physio Sina Yousef Zadeh providing Pilates sessions right at the club.

The partnership between Western Springs AFC and Back to Your Feet Physio is more than just a professional agreement; it’s a symbolic connection that highlights the shared values of community, care, and performance. 

The club also benefits from injury prevention education. Coaches are trained to incorporate injury prevention into their regular sessions, using resources like the FIFA 11+ program, ensuring that everyone is equipped to take care of their bodies and avoid injury. Back to Your Feet Physio also provides services to the Oceania Football Confederation for there tournaments. 

The team at Back to Your Feet Physio also has both male and female physiotherapists on staff including Nadja Tellenbach who is looking after our Women’s Teams this year providing personalised care to each person and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and supported 

The team also extends its support beyond the premier and development teams. Jacob Zussman, one of the physiotherapists, provides invaluable care to the Western Springs Wanderers Down Syndrome Team, helping them with coaching and physiotherapy ensuring they too thrive on and off the field.

Looking ahead, Back to Your Feet Physio and Western Springs AFC are excited to continue their partnership for many years to come.

Whether you’re a club member, a player, or someone connected to the Western Springs community, Back to Your Feet Physio is here to support you. Justin Lopes highlights this saying “we love being here! This is an amazing place filled with amazing people and we are very fortunate to be here and have space with the club. We look forward to being here with Western Springs for hopefully a while to come.”

To book an appointment is easy - simply visit https://www.backtoyourfeet.co.nz to book online, or leave a message on their answering machine, and they’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Their dedicated team is always ready to help you get back on your feet and return to the activities you love.

Together, Western Springs AFC and Back to Your Feet Physio will continue their support for all people to perform at their best. 

Here’s to another 12 years of excellence and partnership!