Jake Smith Physiotherapist is a dual-qualified clinician and performance coach with a strong foundation in elite sport and rehabilitation. He holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) from Western Sydney University, a Master of High Performance Sport from Australian Catholic University, and a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. Jake Smith Physiotherapist has worked across both the AFL and NRL pathways, including roles as an Athletic Performance Coach with the GWS Giants and a current position as Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U15’s NRL Victoria Schoolboys. He has also consulted at Elite Rehab and Sports Physiotherapy in Canberra, supporting a diverse athletic population. Now based at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic, Jake Smith Physiotherapist brings particular clinical expertise in calf and Achilles injuries, lower limb bone stress injuries, shoulder instability, and cycling-related presentations. With personal passions in cycling, running, skiing, and surfing, he blends clinical precision with lived athletic experience to help patients recover, move, and perform at their best.
Jake Smith is a dual-qualified physiotherapist and performance coach with a strong foundation in elite sport, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. He holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) from Western Sydney University, a Master of High Performance Sport from Australian Catholic University, and a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. His career spans multiple high-performance environments, combining clinical expertise with years of practical experience working with elite athletes and development squads.
Jake has worked across both AFL and NRL systems, including roles as Athletic Performance Coach for the GWS Giants and Physiotherapist for the GWS Giants ACT Academy. He currently serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U15s NRL Victoria Schoolboys, where he leads physical preparation and injury prevention programs for emerging rugby league talent. Drawing on his experience in both Sydney and Canberra, Jake now consults at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic, where he applies his expertise in rehabilitation and performance to support a wide range of athletes and active individuals.
Clinically, he has a strong interest in managing calf and Achilles injuries, lower limb and spinal bone stress injuries, shoulder instability, and cycling-related presentations. With personal interests in cycling, running, skiing, and surfing, Jake brings a deep understanding of the demands placed on the athletic body and applies this insight to every stage of rehabilitation and performance planning. His approach blends clinical precision, strength and conditioning principles, and long-term development strategies to help patients return to optimal movement, function, and sport.
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