Mick Hughes: Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

Mick Hughes: Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist This page provides evidence-based sports physiotherapy information and allows readers to make appointments. For more info click on link below.

Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Mick Hughes and I am a APA titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist with dual qualifications in Physiotherapy and Exercise Science. I currently work at North Queensland Physiotherapy Centre in Townsville, and was previously
Head Physiotherapist and High Performance Manager for the Collingwood Magpies Netball Team in the National Netball League and consulted at The Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre for 6 years. Since 2016 I have focused my time and energy in specialising in ACL rehabilitation and have helped co-author the Melbourne ACL Rehabilitation Guide with Randall Cooper, and presented and given workshops on ACL rehab countless times both here in Australia and overseas. Clinically, I have a strong skillset in ACL rehabilitation, both ACLR and those pursuing a non-operative treatment pathway. Furthermore, I have a strong clinical interest and experience in managing all types of knee pain, lower limb tendon pain and lower limb soft tissue injuries. On my page (and other social media pages), you'll find plenty of ACL advice and the summaries of the very latest in ACL research. If you'd like to make an appointment to come see me in the clinic, don't hesitate to contact me on mick.h@nqpc.com.au

17/11/2025

Do you bring the energy to your group? Tag a mate who does 😂

For more on injury rehab and physio education, head on over to www.learn.physio today

17/11/2025

Its hard yes for me.

Just looking at ACL patients, "fUncTIonAL" exercises such as squats & lunges give the opportunity for the stronger glutes to compensate for the weak quad.

A knee extension however leaves nowhere for the weak quad to hide.

The same can be said for Deadlifts.

The Hamstring curl puts the entire Hamstrings unit on notice - especially the medial Hamstrings where the Hamstring graft was taken.

👉 Comment YES or NO - let’s see where the community really stands. (Also: if you vote NO, I'm curious to hear your perspective)

For more ACL rehab education, visit The ACL Hub - Link in bio

Its hard yes for me.Just looking at ACL patients, "fUncTIonAL" exercises such as squats & lunges give the opportunity fo...
17/11/2025

Its hard yes for me.

Just looking at ACL patients, "fUncTIonAL" exercises such as squats & lunges give the opportunity for the stronger glutes to compensate for the weak quad.

A knee extension however leaves nowhere for the weak quad to hide.

The same can be said for Deadlifts.

The Hamstring curl puts the entire Hamstrings unit on notice - especially the medial Hamstrings where the Hamstring graft was taken.

👉 Comment YES or NO - let’s see where the community really stands. (Also: if you vote NO, I'm curious to hear your perspective)

I’ve made enough ACL rehab mistakes for all of us… so we wrote The Melbourne ACL Rehab Guide to make the process easier....
17/11/2025

I’ve made enough ACL rehab mistakes for all of us… so we wrote The Melbourne ACL Rehab Guide to make the process easier.

It’s free to download at www.learn.physio

Comment KNEE below so the algorithm thinks I'm popular and more people get to enjoy the benefits of The Melbourne ACL Rehab Guide

Enormous thanks in advance 🙏

17/11/2025

Bulgarian Splits Setup 101

Do you do it this way too?

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16/11/2025

My shameless cross-promo for the year...Use coupon code BF2025 to get all current ACL Masterclasses, all future ACL content (big year of ACLs in 2026), and of course all the other joints too.

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Enjoy 😉

Forget the circus acts 🤡✅ Knee Extensions✅ Hamstring Curls✅ Squats✅ Deadlifts✅ Calf Raises..Repeat.Modify with single le...
14/11/2025

Forget the circus acts 🤡

✅ Knee Extensions
✅ Hamstring Curls
✅ Squats
✅ Deadlifts
✅ Calf Raises..Repeat.

Modify with single leg versions when appropriate and apply progressive overload principles.

It's not sexy and it's not rocket science.
But it works.

Stick to the basics.
Do them well.
Progress steadily.
Trust the process.

Get your free copies of Micks Memos and The Melbourne ACL Rehab Guide at www.learn.physio to get better at your ACL rehab management

Forget the circus acts 🤡✅ Knee Extensions✅ Hamstring Curls✅ Squats✅ Deadlifts✅ Calf Raises..Repeat.Modify with single le...
14/11/2025

Forget the circus acts 🤡

✅ Knee Extensions
✅ Hamstring Curls
✅ Squats
✅ Deadlifts
✅ Calf Raises..Repeat.

Modify with single leg versions when appropriate and apply progressive overload principles.

It's not sexy and it's not rocket science.
But it works.

Stick to the basics.
Do them well.
Progress steadily.
Trust the process.

Go to www.learn.physio and download your free copies of Micks Memos and The Melbourne ACL Rehab Guide for more tips to get the best out of your ACL rehab

Thanks for the support - appreciate the kind words 🙏 Micks Memos Vol 1 is 100+ pages of how to be better at managing AC...
14/11/2025

Thanks for the support - appreciate the kind words 🙏

Micks Memos Vol 1 is 100+ pages of how to be better at managing ACLs, hamstrings, shoulders, low back pain, ankles, tendons and much more

It also doesn't cost a cent to download

Get your copy of Mick's Memos Volume 1 - link in bio

14/11/2025

Thanks for the support - appreciate the kind words 🙏

Micks Memos Vol 1 is 100+ pages of how to be better at managing ACLs, hamstrings, shoulders, low back pain, ankles, tendons and much more

It also doesn't cost a cent to download

Get your copy of Mick's Memos Volume 1 - link in bio

Absolutely speechless 🙏 Get your free Micks Memos at www.learn.physio today
13/11/2025

Absolutely speechless 🙏 Get your free Micks Memos at www.learn.physio today

13/11/2025

.rex.maghsoodi from and the unmistakable knee "pop" 💥

Listen and watch Arash's story of how he changed from Physio to patient.

Link to blog and interview at The ACL Hub is in my bio

Address

26 Graham Murray Place
Townsville City, QLD
4810

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61747996803

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