Ryan Cope graduated from La Trobe University in 2003 and brings over two decades of experience across elite sport and private practice. He has worked extensively in high-performance environments, developing a strong reputation for managing complex injuries and guiding athletes back to competition.

 

Ryan has held senior physiotherapy roles with Tennis Australia, working both as a tournament physiotherapist at the Australian Open and as a physiotherapist with the National Academy. His elite sporting experience also includes positions with the Collingwood Football Club, Melbourne Stars (BBL), Netball Victoria, the Australian National Badminton Squad, and Squash Victoria. Most recently, Ryan case managed Australian tennis player Daria Saville’s successful return to the WTA Tour following ACL reconstruction.

 

In private practice, Ryan has a particular interest in shoulder and knee injuries, as well as functional rehabilitation. He works closely with orthopaedic surgeons and sports physicians to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care, particularly for complex and post-surgical cases. Ryan completed a Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) in 2011, allowing him to integrate exercise rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and injury prevention with hands-on physiotherapy. This comprehensive approach ensures patients receive individualised care aimed at restoring function, improving performance, and reducing the risk of re-injury.