Ella Stevenson

Ella is an AUT-trained physiotherapist who works across musculoskeletal injuries, from everyday strains to sports injuries. She combines hands-on manual therapy with tailored strength work so people recover well and return stronger, not just pain-free.

She played rugby herself before moving into sideline physio a few years ago. She has worked with men's and women's premier teams across two clubs, and this year she is pitch-side with the Glenfield Under 85kg Men's team for training and game-day support.

One rugby league player came to her with a knee ligament sprain (MCL) from a tackle. Ella started with acute care to settle the swelling and get movement back, then built a 6 to 8 week strengthening programme with sport-specific exercises to rebuild full lower-limb strength and guard against re-injury. The player returned to league stronger and more confident in her knee, with her tackles, line breaks and overall game noticeably better than before the injury.

Outside the clinic, Ella is on the sideline most Saturdays, or out hiking, playing social sport and travelling.

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