Star Physio Represented at the World Beach Volleyball Championships in Adelaide
Star Physio was proud to be represented on the world stage recently. Principal Physiotherapist Damian Oldmeadow attended the World Beach Volleyball Championships in Adelaide as a guest of Volleyball Australia.
Star Physio have decades of experience supporting elite volleyball athletes. Damian’s presence at this international event reflects Star Physio’s long-standing commitment to high-performance sport and expert Beach Volleyball Physio care.
A Lifetime Commitment to Australian Volleyball
Damian Oldmeadow has been working with Australian Volleyball since 1997. He is a Life Member of Volleyball Australia, recognising his outstanding service to the sport over more than 25 years.
Throughout his career, Damian has treated Australian Olympic volleyball athletes from every Olympic campaign since Sydney 2000. Star Physio staff provide physiotherapy support at the very highest level of international competition.
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Working with Australian Volleyball since 1997
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Life Member of Volleyball Australia
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Treated athletes from every Australian Olympic Volleyball campaign since Sydney 2000
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Attended three Olympic Games as part of the support team
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Extensive experience in elite indoor and beach volleyball physiotherapy
Western Australian Athletes on the World Stage
Paul Burnett entering the World Beach Volleyball Championship court
One of the highlights was watching Western Australian athletes and Star Physio clients, Paul Burnett and Elizabeth Alchin, competing at the World Championships level.
Seeing local WA talent perform on the international stage was a proud moment This showcases not only their dedication and skill, but also the importance of expert physiotherapy in supporting performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Elizabeth Alchin, Star Physio athlete in action!
Expert Beach Volleyball Physio Support
Beach volleyball places unique physical demands on athletes. It requires repeated jumping, landing on unstable sand surfaces, and high loads through the shoulders, knees, ankles, and lower back.
At Star Physio, our Beach Volleyball Physio approach focuses on:
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Injury prevention and load management
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Shoulder, knee, and ankle injury treatment
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Performance optimisation for elite and developing athletes
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Return-to-play planning for high-level competition
Star Physio athletes receive world-class care grounded in real elite sport environments.
If you’re a volleyball or beach volleyball athlete looking for expert physiotherapy support in Perth, trust Star Physio! We offer advanced assessment and treatment tailored to the unique demands of your sport.
Book here to see Damian, Aaron Tay (our Volleyball WA Head Physiotherapist) or one of the other Star Physio experts.
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