Better Training Starts With Better Support: Groundwork × Groundswell Physiotherapy
At Groundwork Athletics, we believe great training doesn’t happen in isolation. Strength, performance, and longevity are built when coaching, recovery, and rehabilitation work together, not separately.
That’s why we’re excited to officially introduce Groundswell Physiotherapy, now operating out of our treatment room here at Groundwork Athletics.
Groundswell Physiotherapy is led by Chris Tierney, an independent physiotherapist whose approach is grounded strength-based rehab, attention to detail, and long-term outcomes. His work focuses on identifying the why behind pain or movement limitations, not just managing symptoms. This closely aligns with how we coach here at GWA.
Why This Collaboration Matters
In the fitness industry, pain is often something people try to work around. Modify a movement, reduce load, or push through and hope it settles.
Sometimes that works. Often, it doesn’t.
Having Groundswell Physiotherapy embedded within Groundwork Athletics allows us to bridge the gap between:
- rehabilitation and training
- assessment and action
- short-term fixes and long-term progress
Instead of disconnected advice, clients benefit from shared context, clear communication, and aligned goals.
A First-Hand Perspective
This collaboration is personal as well as professional.
Recently, I’ve been dealing with a persistent sore hip, something that wasn’t resolved through training adjustments alone. I went to see Chris and found his assessment was exceptionally thorough, looking well beyond the site of pain to understand contributing factors. His attention to detail and curiosity stood out immediately, as did his ability to clearly explain what he was seeing and why it mattered.
The outcome wasn’t just symptom relief, but a targeted strengthening routine designed to actually address the underlying issue and restore confidence in movement.
It was a strong reminder that my more than 20 years of experience doesn’t make me immune to blind spots, and that the right external input can be invaluable.
What Groundswell Physiotherapy Brings to Groundwork Athletics
Groundswell Physiotherapy specialises in:
- One-on-one physiotherapy care
- Strength-based rehabilitation
- Return-to-training support
- Performance-focused injury management
Chris’ approach complements our coaching philosophy perfectly: build capacity, improve resilience, and keep people training well for the long term.
What This Means for Our Members
For GWA clients, this collaboration means:
- Seamless access to a trusted physiotherapist
- Rehab that respects your training goals
- Strength programs that support recovery, not compete with it
- Faster clarity around why something hurts and what to do next
We’re proud to have Groundswell Physiotherapy operating inside Groundwork Athletics, and we’re confident this collaboration will be a major benefit to our community.
If pain, stiffness, or uncertainty has been holding you back, this is an opportunity to address it properly, and with the right people working together.