Nick Cross is a leading sports physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, and sports scientist specialising in tendon, foot, ankle, hamstring, and pelvic injuries, as well as post-operative care. Renowned for his expertise, Nick attracts world and Olympic champions from track and field across Australia, the USA, and Great Britain. He also consults for top-tier Australian Rules football players and international footballers. Since 2020, Nick has led pioneering tendon research at La Trobe University, collaborating with world-class researchers on global studies. He has also published significant work through Melbourne University on ACL return-to-run protocols. His extensive clinical experience and research leadership make him a sought-after clinician, not only for alleviating pain but for restoring function and enhancing athletic performance.
Nick Cross is a leading sports physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, and sports scientist in Melbourne. He holds degrees in Sport Science, a Masters in Exercise Physiology (Exercise Rehabilitation), and a Doctorate in Physiotherapy, and has completed a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy, where he was the top academic in the program. Renowned for his expertise, Nick attracts world and Olympic champions from track and field across Australia, the USA, and Great Britain. He also consults for top-tier Australian Rules football players and international footballers.
Nick excelled academically and gained further clinical experience with the Australian Ballet and Hawthorn Football Club during his studies. His primary research, conducted at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, focuses on foot and ankle management. He also collaborates with Dr. Tim Sayer at The University of Melbourne on ACL pathology and rehabilitation, publishing significant work on ACL return-to-run protocols.
Nick regularly tours with Athletics Australia, Australian University Sport, and Queensland and Victorian state teams, serving as both a clinician and clinical educator. He is also a para-athletics medical classifier. Previously, Nick worked as a high-performance manager with the AFL U/18 NAB league at Oakleigh Chargers FC, where he produced the largest crop of AFL players ever recruited from the club during their premiership years from 2013-2015.
Passionate about running injuries and high-performance sport, Nick was a semi-professional runner, twice crowned 400m winner at Stawell Athletic Club. His most enjoyable win was the 2013 backmarkers event. Although he has transitioned away from full-time training, Nick remains competitive in the sport by using his mind to get the most out of each athlete and now finds joy in helping his patients achieve their goals and being part of their journey.
Nick’s extensive clinical experience and research leadership make him a sought-after clinician, not only for alleviating pain but for restoring function and enhancing athletic performance.
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