Whether you’re getting back into exercise after an injury, training for your next running event, or simply looking to move with more confidence, an Exercise Physiologist can help you build strength, improve fitness, and achieve your goals safely.
I’m Shane O’Leary, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Alphington Sports Medicine. I have a special interest in running, endurance sport, injury recovery, and helping people return to the activities they enjoy.
As both a clinician and an active endurance athlete who has competed in marathons and Ironman 70.3 events, I understand the challenges of balancing training, injury management, work, and everyday life.
Who Can Benefit?
I work with:
- Runners returning from injury
- Recreational runners preparing for their first event
- Cyclists and triathletes looking to train smarter
- People transitioning from Physiotherapy back into full exercise
- Individuals wanting a structured Strength & Conditioning program
- Anyone looking to improve fitness, confidence, and long-term health.
How I Can Help?
Return-to-Running Programs
Returning to running after an injury can be challenging. I provide gradual, personalised programs to help you rebuild confidence and capacity safely.
Suitable for people recovering from:
- Bone stress and tendon injuries
- Hip, knee, ankle or foot pain
- Surgery or extended time away from exercise
- Deconditioning following illness or injury
- Neurological conditions returning to running.
Programs include structured walk-run progressions, strength training, and ongoing monitoring to ensure you’re progressing appropriately.
Strength & Conditioning for Runners and Endurance Athletes
Targeted strength training can help you:
- Improve performance
- Build resilience
- Reduce injury risk
- Improve running efficiency
- Support long-term training goals.
Whether you’re training for your first 5km or your next marathon, a strength program can help you get more from your training.
Performance Assessments
A comprehensive review of:
- Running history
- Current training
- Injury history
- Strength and movement patterns
- Factors that may influence performance or injury risk.
Functional Strength Testing
Assessment of:
- Single-leg strength
- Calf strength and endurance
- Balance and stability
- Lower limb capacity.
This helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Aerobic Fitness Testing
Assess your current fitness level and receive guidance on appropriate training intensities.
Suitable for:
- Runners
- Cyclists
- Triathletes
- General fitness enthusiasts.
Training Load Management
Many injuries occur when training progresses too quickly.
I can help you manage:
- Weekly training loads
- Recovery and fatigue
- Injury risk factors
- Return-to-training plans
- Return-to-race progression.
Race Day Performance & Preparation
Preparing for race day involves more than just completing the training.
I can help with:
- Pacing strategies
- Race-day planning
- Fuel and hydration plans
- Transition strategies for triathletes
- Goal setting and performance preparation
Whether your goal is to finish comfortably or achieve a personal best, having a clear race plan can make a significant difference.
Why See An Exercise Physiologist?
My goal is to help you continue progressing once rehabilitation has finished.
Through structured exercise programs, regular monitoring, and individualised coaching, I help people:
- Return to activity with confidence
- Reduce the risk of re-injury
- Improve strength and fitness
- Train toward meaningful goals
- Stay active for the long term.
Whether you’re returning from injury, training for an event, or simply wanting to move and feel better, I’d love to help you take the next step.
