Colin Hancock

Colin graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1997 and has worked extensively in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy across New Zealand, England, and Australia, building a broad and highly experienced clinical skillset.

Throughout his career, Colin has worked with sporting teams ranging from local club level through to national representative teams, developing a strong foundation in sports injury management, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.

Colin holds a Master of Philosophy (First Class Honours), where his research focused on concussion recovery and return to play. He has a particular interest in concussion management, leading the way in concussion physiotherapy at Wakefield Sports + Exercise Medicine Clinic and playing a key role within the Adelaide Concussion Clinic.

In addition to his clinical work, Colin previously owned and operated a two-clinic private practice in the central North Island of New Zealand. He relocated to Adelaide in 2024 with his family and continues to bring his wealth of experience to patient care.

Outside of the clinic, Colin enjoys trail running, cycling, and hiking, and making the most of South Australia’s vibrant sporting and cultural events.

Involvement with Teams and Associations
Current:

• Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

Previous:

• Glenunga Rams FC (2024–2025)
• Tongariro United Rugby Club (2022–2023)
• Phoenix Rugby League Club (2012–2019)
• Taupo Netball Club (2018–2022)
• King Country Wahine Rugby Team (2023)
• Health Navigation Officer, King Country Rugby Union (2019–2022)
• New Zealand U19 Heartland Team (2018)
• King Country Heartland Rugby Team (2012–2018)
• Canterbury Pride Soccer Team (2011)
• Ohoka RC, Kaiapoi RLC, North Canterbury Rugby (2005–2011)
• World Cup Sevens Rugby Tournament Physiotherapist (2000)
• Wellington Wahine NPC Team (1999)
• Hutt Valley Marist Rugby Club (1998–1999)
• Southern Rugby Club (1995–1996)

Greatest Sporting Moment

• Physiotherapist for the Fijian Sevens Rugby Team during their World Cup Sevens victory over New Zealand at Wellington’s “Cake Tin” stadium in 2000, in front of a capacity crowd