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James Thompson
Paddington, QLDAbout 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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