James Coller
James Coller brings a unique blend of elite sports science and clinical hospital experience to the Central Coast. With a background in Personal Training and a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney, James specialises in functional rehabilitation—ensuring his patients don’t just “recover” but return to their sport with improved movement patterns.
From the Hospital to the Field — before joining Coast Sport, James honed his clinical skills at Liverpool Hospital within the Orthopaedics, Trauma, and ICU departments. This intensive medical background makes him an expert in managing complex post-operative recoveries, including:
- ACL Reconstruction Rehab (Return to sport testing)
- Total Hip & Knee Replacements
- Acute Trauma & Fracture Management
Trusted by Elite Youth & Representative Teams — James has a proven track record of managing high-pressure sporting environments. His past roles include:
- Head Physiotherapist: Basketball NSW
- Head Physiotherapist: Kings School Rugby Union & Athletics
- Sports Coverage: Northern NSW Football & Blackmores Running Festival
A Passion for the Central Coast Lifestyle — recently moving from Sydney to the Central Coast, James is an active member of our local sporting community. He is particularly passionate about working with athletes in:
- Rugby Union & Touch Football
- Surfing & Snow Sports
- Long Distance Running & Trail Walking
Credentials and experience
- Master of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
- Hospital experience across orthopaedics, trauma, and ICU
- Sports coverage experience, including basketball, rugby, football, and running events
Frequently Asked Questions
Can James help after surgery or a fracture?
Yes. James supports post operative rehab and recovery after trauma or fractures with staged progressions.
Does James do return to sport testing?
Yes. James uses strength and function benchmarks to guide return to sport decisions.
Who is James a good fit for?
People who want a practical plan for recovery, strength, and confidence back in sport or daily life.
Latest Blogs
Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) can have a massive impact on a person’s quality of life and overall function, often arising from a simple ankle sprain. In this blog, we discuss the in’s and out’s of CAI and how physiotherapy can help diagnose, treat and prevent this condition. CAI: What is it? Who gets it and […]
Comprehensive Guide to Trochanteric Bursitis
Are you experiencing pain in your hip that is making it difficult to move pain-free? Does it hurt when lying down on your side? If you answered yes to either of these, then you might be suffering from trochanteric bursitis. Bursitis is a common musculoskeletal condition which can affect multiple parts of the body including […]
The Benefits of Plyometric Exercises
Have you ever wondered how you can benefit from plyometric exercises or what they are? Have you been caught asking yourself any of the following: • How do I jump higher in volleyball? • How do I jump higher in basketball? • How do I run faster? What about this one – how do I […]
Let’s talk about shin splints
icon Medial tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as shin splints, is a common complaint, particularly among those who are involved in running or running based sports. Shin splints are characterised by pain along the front or side of the shin, and can be a huge burden. Common causes Common causes of shin splints normally […]
Common running injuries
icon Most runners are used to having something wrong when they run – some sort of niggle or pain that is just there. Often these may be nothing, or they could turn into something more. Running is a great form of exercise but can be tough on your body and, there is no shortage of […]
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