ANNOUNCEMENT - A NEW PARTNERSHIP

Basketball Victoria is proud to announce our latest Official Partnership with OrthoSport Victoria Institute (OSVi), marking a significant advancement for athlete wellbeing across all levels of basketball in the state.

Revolutionising Athlete Care And Performance

This collaboration brings together OSVi’s world-class sports medicine expertise and Basketball Victoria’s commitment to athlete development, ensuring players receive the best care, injury prevention strategies, and performance optimisation.

Through this partnership, athletes will have access to:

• Exclusive Weekend Sports Injury Emergency Clinic – A game-changing initiative for VJBL athletes, offering immediate expert assessment and treatment for acute injuries every Friday night, with additional support available on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Comprehensive Allied Health Support – A multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, podiatrists, and nutritionists, providing holistic athlete care.
• Integrated Musculoskeletal Health And Orthopaedic Surgery – Expert care for injury management and surgical intervention, ensuring timely recovery.
• Advanced Biomechanics And Performance Testing – Cutting-edge data-driven assessments to optimise movement, reduce injury risk, and enhance player performance.
• Elite Strength And Conditioning Programs – Evidence-based training tailored for basketball, designed to boost strength, agility, and endurance.
• Athlete Education And Development – Workshops, injury prevention seminars, and internships to support player growth on and off the court.

Lawrence Furlan CEO OrthoSport Victoria Institute, is excited about the collaboration, "We're thrilled to partner with Basketball Victoria as their Official Integrated Musculoskeletal Healthcare Provider and Biomechanical and Performance Testing Partner." He continues, "our goal is to provide world-class musculoskeletal care, injury prevention, and performance optimisation. With the introduction of our exclusive Sports Injury Emergency Clinic on Friday nights, VJBL athletes will have immediate access to expert care - no more long hospital waits. Players can be assessed, treated, and placed on the best recovery pathway that night, giving them the best chance to return to the court faster."

A Shared Commitment To Basketball Excellence

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to keeping players on the court, performing at their best, and receiving world-class care when they need it most.

Basketball Victoria CEO, Nick Honey, welcomes the partnership with OSVi and the positive impact it will have on the fitness and overall wellbeing of the basketball community. “Being able to offer our athletes access to the OSVi state-of-the-art clinic will be a great addition to the Victorian basketball offering, providing athletes an option for emergency care when they need it, and we look forward to working with the OSVi team."

For More Information

Visit their website here, to learn more about this partnership and the services available to Basketball Victoria athletes.