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James Thompson

Paddington, QLD
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About James Thompson

James Thompson is an APA-titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist with 20 years’ experience across elite sport, the military and private practice. He specialises in running injuries, foot/ankle issues, tendinopathy, masters athletes, and low-back and pelvic pain. He’s treated nationally and internationally ranked runners across track, XC, triathlon and ultra-trail, and has carried a lifelong obsession with running mechanics — starting from the moment he borrowed a book at age ten on “how to run faster.”

Services

Running Assessment

“Your first step to optimal running.” SANO’s flagship, delivered with Run Pure.

Includes:
  • Biomechanical analysis (posture, cadence, stride, foot-strike, symmetry)
  • Mobility & stability checks
  • Muscle activation & imbalance screening
  • Shoe wear pattern review
  • High-speed video + take-home cues
  • Immediate interventions: technique cues, drills, activation work, strength & mobility plans
  • Manual therapy or joint mobilisation if needed

Isometric Strength Testing

“You can’t improve what you can’t measure.” Using VALD dual force plates + dynamometry to quantify strength and asymmetry.

Includes:
  • Identify injury-risk imbalances
  • Find performance limiters (glutes, calves, hamstrings, etc.)
  • Track progress with objective data
  • Feeds into personalised strength programming

Full-Service Physiotherapy

Hands-on treatment with clear, structured progression.

Includes:
  • 45–60 min initial consult
  • Diagnosis + first treatment
  • Follow-ups within a week
  • Tele-health for remote or long-term rehab
  • Referrals for scans or sports-med as required
  • TeleHab app with exercise videos & tracking

Who SANO Physio Work With

SANO support runners of every level, including:

  • Those recovering from injury or persistent niggles
  • Athletes seeking a technique overhaul
  • Runners wanting to build power, speed or durability
  • Anyone unsure how to start or progress strength training
  • Everyday runners through to high-performance athletes
  • Interstates or time-poor athletes via tele-health

What To Expect

  • Restore → Function → Perform model guiding long-term progress
  • A welcoming, hands-on physio approach
  • Comprehensive history and detailed physical assessment
  • Clear diagnosis and first treatment in your initial 45–60 min consult
  • Personalised rehab roadmap within one week
  • Blended care: in-clinic sessions, TeleHab programming, optional group rehab classes
  • Access to massage, EP or podiatry partners when helpful

Ready to get started?

Learn more or book with James through the SANO Website!

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