TREATMENTS | Tim Trevail

BLACK BELT REHAB

Real solutions, from someone who gets it

I specialise in helping Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combat sports athletes recover from pain and injury — without being told to stop training.

As a BJJ black belt under Lachlan Giles and a sports injury expert with 20+ years of clinical experience, I know what it takes to keep you on the mats and performing at your best.

Why Work With Me?

✅ Deep Understanding of the Sport

BJJ Black Belt with 15 years of martial arts experience
Competed nationally and internationally — I get the demands on your body
I’ll never just tell you to “rest” — we’ll adapt, not stop

✅ Serious Clinical Credentials

Masters in Sports & Exercise Medicine
PhD candidate & active researcher in pain and physical activity
12 years in elite rugby settings, now specialising in combat sports

✅ Research Meets Reality

Master’s thesis on injury prevention in combat sports
Solid understanding of modern grappling — including positions that commonly lead to injury
Evidence-based care tailored for high-performing, physically active athletes

Common Injuries I work with

ACL tears (surgical & non-surgical rehab)
Muscle strains & ligament sprains
Meniscal tears & joint degeneration
Shoulder pain & instability
Ankle instability
Joint hyperextension injuries
Low back & neck pain

What you can expect

A comprehensive physical assessment to understand what’s going on
A plan built with your goals, your training, and your life in mind
Clear education around your condition so you can take ownership of recovery
A collaborative, evidence-informed approach with guidance from research and lived experience
Referrals and collaboration with other health professionals if needed
Active rehab strategies you can take straight to the gym or the mat

Available In-Person & Online

Melbourne: Book through Complete Physio Exercise & Performance
Everywhere else: Book an online appointment via Telehealth (national + international)

🖱️ Book Online: booking link

📞 Call the clinic: (03) 9882 2020

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Hear from athletes

“Following a disappointing meeting with a leading orthopaedic surgeon in August 2023, I was advised that I required a full ACL reconstruction. As a gym owner and coach, this was not something I wanted to rush into. I reached out to Tim who undertook a thorough review of my MRI results and we discussed my symptoms in detail (online). We agreed to undertake a conservative approach and checked in regularly to assess my progress.

With Tim’s guidance, I avoided ACL surgery and was able to return to light sparring in early 2024 and full sparring a few months later. I have since remained injury free and can’t recommend Tim highly enough for any combat sports athlete faced with orthopaedic injuries.”

Aidan Woodhouse, black belt and co-owner, London Grapple