Keeping you moving

Ben Onofrio

B. Physio; M. Musc. & Sports Physio; Level 1 & 2 Sports Physiotherapy Certificates;
Neuromuscular Dry Needling; Level 1 & 2 Watson Headache and Migraine Management;
Athlete’s Performance Lower Limb Functional Examination and Restoration Workshops. ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
WS+EMC since: 2012

Ben joined Wakefield Sports Clinic after completing the Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Program. His interests include injury prevention and management, strength and conditioning and a holistic sport-specific rehabilitation approach.

His professional interest is in headache and migraine management, upper limb injury and rehabilitation, gym-based strength/rehab programs, and sports injuries specifically relating to throwing, such as baseball, cricket and softball. Ben is currently working as the Head Physiotherapist with the Adelaide Giants Baseball Club and Australian Baseball Teams.

Involvement with Teams and Associations

Current:

  • Australian U18, U21 & U23 Baseball – Team Physiotherapist (2014 – current)
  • Adelaide Giants (Australian Baseball League) – Team Physiotherapist (2009 – current)
  • Uni SA 4th Year Physiotherapy Program Clinical Education (2016-current)
  • Kensington Baseball Club (SABL)
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • SA Sports Medicine Association
  • Kinetic Link Training & Conditioning Coach
  • Nationally endorsed provider of Netball Australia’s KNEE program
  • ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach

Previous:

  • Softball Australia – South Australian preferred Physiotherapist (2017)
  • SACA U18 Female Cricket Team (2016)
  • Handball SA – Physio (2013 – 2014)
  • MLB Internships (Arizona Fall League 2012, Colorado Rockies 2013, Seattle Mariners 2013)
  • Blue Eagles Soccer Club – Trainer (2010)

Greatest Sporting Moment:

  • Representing SA in AFL (U/12)
  • Representing Australia in Baseball (U/18)
  • Adelaide Crows Premierships 1997 and 1998
Ben Onofrio