Climbing Specific
Remote Telehealth
Online advice and injury management for climbers across Australia and worldwide.
The Move Clinic is Australia’s premier clinic in climbing-specific injury management and coaching.
Our Specialised Remote Telehealth Consultations bring world-class expertise directly to You, wherever you are.
Specialists in climbing performance, straight to your device.
Our team – Lee Cossey, Ben Cossey, Chris Flowers and Andrea Hah – are elite climbing athletes who are also qualified physiotherapists and exercise physiologists.
We understand what it takes to manage a climbing injury and perform at your best.
WE HELP WITH:
Climbing specific hand injuries
Chronic Elbow, Shoulder and Wrist injuries
Acute climbing trauma injuries
Climbing specific muscular strains, including knee injuries
Climbing coaching to improve performance
Holistic physiotherapy treatment plans
Post-operative performance
Body mechanics education
What is Climbing Specific Remote Telehealth?
Our Climbing Specific Remote Telehealth service bridges the gap between elite physiotherapy expertise and climbers worldwide.
Led by Australia’s most accomplished climbing physiotherapists, our team brings 30 years of climbing experience and a decade of specialised sports physiotherapy directly to your screen.
We understand the unique biomechanical demands and injury risks that climbers face, offering:
- personalised assessment,
- performance coaching, and
- targeted rehabilitation strategies.
Whether you’re an Olympic athlete, an emerging youth climber, or an intermediate/advanced weekend warrior, our remote consultations provide comprehensive support.
We collaborate closely with coaches, on-site physiotherapists, and athletes to deliver holistic, cutting-edge care that helps you climb stronger, smarter, and more confidently.
Who we treat
Our specialised telehealth service is designed for:
- Elite Olympic climbing athletes
- Professional and amateur rock climbers
- Youth climbing teams and development programmes
- Climbers recovering from injuries
- Athletes seeking performance enhancement
- International climbers requiring expert Australian physiotherapy consultation
Read testimonials from our patients to see how we help:
Doug McDonnell
AUSTRALIAN ELITE SPORTS CLIMBER
“When I left Australia to travel and climb in Europe, I was genuinely concerned about what would happen if I got injured.
But realising that I could utilise Chris through remote consultations changed that for me. He’s helped me navigate multiple injuries and niggles over the years, providing expert advice and effective rehab plans tailored to my needs.
The convenience of being able to access a physio I trust, no matter where I am, has been invaluable.
Chris has made sure I didn’t have to put my goals on hold and gave me the confidence to keep pushing my climbing, even while living on the road.”
Tom O’Halloran
AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIAN – Sport Climbing Men’s Bouldering & Lead Combined
“Working with Lee was a game changer for my Tokyo Olympic preparations.
Despite dealing with an injury, his expertise helped me maintain my training intensity while guiding my recovery, ensuring I was in peak form by competition time.
Lee’s consultations were thorough, accessible, and tailored to my specific needs as a climber. Even being overseas in a different timezone in Japan I always felt I had the support I needed when I needed it”.
Ashlee Hendy
ACCOMPLISHED AUSTRALIAN CLIMBER & DR, SPORTS SCIENCE
“I have relied on Move Clinic for both my own injuries, and those of the climbers I coach.
They have helped me rapidly recover and return to climbing following shoulder surgery and two pulley injuries. The staff have a deep understanding of climbing specific biomechanics and can provide practical, easy-to follow advice that gets climbers back on the wall.
I have referred several of my clients for telehealth consultations, and I am always amazed at how well my clients progress when they are receiving treatment and care from the Move Clinic team.
It’s reassuring to know I can count on someone who truly understands the demands of climbing and delivers exceptional support, no matter where you are based.”
Climbing Specific Physiotherapy, anywhere.
Our Remote Telehealth offers unparalleled advantages.
When you’re in a remote climbing location and need urgent professional advice, our experts are just a video call away.
Climbing in Singapore, training in the USA, exploring New Zealand, or competing in Europe?
Our Australian-based physiotherapists bring world-class expertise directly to you.
We provide trusted, specialised care that transcends geographical boundaries, offering comprehensive performance coaching and injury management.
Our service ensures you receive targeted, professional support wherever your climbing journey takes you, helping you achieve peak performance and minimise injury risks.
How it works
Booking our Climbing Specific Remote Telehealth consultation is straightforward.
Before the consult
Schedule a one-hour video conference assessment with our expert physiotherapists.
Before the appointment, you’ll be guided to prepare any relevant imaging or medical documentation.
We can hold your appointment on Google Meet, Zoom, Whatsapp, or a platform you have available to you.
During the Consult
During the consultation, we’ll:
- Conduct a comprehensive video assessment
- Analyse your movement patterns
- Assess and accurately diagnose your condition using any available imaging (X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan) and doctors reports
- Discuss your climbing challenges, and
- Develop a personalised treatment or performance plan.
After the consult
We’ll provide detailed follow-up, including:
- Exercises to promote healing
- Rehabilitation strategies
- Ongoing monitoring recommendations
- Education on how to manage your injury around climbing and training
- Climbing performance coaching
- Macro cycle and micro cycle management
- Hold and grip type education
- Advice to your coach or local physiotherapist, working together to get you back on track.
If local imaging is required, we’ll help you coordinate with nearby healthcare providers to ensure a thorough assessment.
If you require more appointments, we’ll schedule those in at the correct times.
We’re here to boost your performance.
Welcome to MOVE Clinic.
At MOVE Clinic, our passion extends beyond our roles as physiotherapists and exercise physiologists—we are also climbers and adventurers at heart.
Over the past decade, we’ve had the pleasure of blending these worlds, resulting in a climbing-specific healthcare service dedicated to both managing climbing-related injuries and helping individuals achieve their dream goals, whether in the mountains or the gym.
Climbing is a sport and lifestyle with a rich history, yet it remains in its early stages of development in many ways.
When we founded MOVE Clinic in 2016, one of our core missions was to provide our climbing community with healthcare that is cutting-edge, evidence-based, and forward-thinking.
Over the past 10 years, we’ve pursued this direction, and it has been incredible to witness our climbing community thrive.
At MOVE Clinic, we celebrate your body’s potential. Together, we set meaningful goals, build your confidence, and support you on your journey to optimal health and performance.
Thank you for choosing MOVE Clinic.
We look forward to guiding you toward your dream routes, memorable adventures, and a healthy, sustainable climbing life.
Warm regards,
Lee Cossey
DIRECTOR, MOVE CLINIC
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On-the-spot rebates for Medicare and Private Health Insurance are available for Australian residents*
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Our team of highly skilled physiotherapists are experts in pain management, injury treatment and rehabilitation.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Like a doctor prescribes medicine, our exercise physiologists prescribe exercise to build your physical capacity.
PELVIC HEALTH
Experienced & Registered Pelvic Health physiotherapists manage and support the pelvic health of every body.
NDIS - DISABILITY
We are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider to empower people living with disability.