Dr Nicholas Van Wetering is a Sport and Exercise Physician based in Box Hill VIC. You can find his practice at Suite 1G, 116–118 Thames Street, Box Hill VIC 3128.
He looks after people who are active, training, or getting back into exercise, as well as those dealing with the aches and pains that come with sport. That might be a sudden injury after a game, or a niggling problem that keeps coming back. In many cases, the goal is to work out what’s going on and help you move better, more safely, and with less fear of re-injury.
Sports physicals are one part of the work. These check-ups can help with planning for training and making sure key health factors are in good shape. For some people, it’s also a chance to talk through changes to workouts, recovery, and how to build intensity without overdoing it.
Dr Van Wetering also provides exercise recommendations. This is not just about “more exercise” or “stop doing something”. Instead, it’s usually about finding the right balance for your body, your sport, and your current situation. At times, that means adjusting your plan while you heal, then slowly moving back towards your usual routine.
Injury prevention advice is another focus. He helps people spot common triggers for injuries, like training too hard, poor recovery, or the wrong kind of load for where you’re at. The aim is to build habits that make injuries less likely, rather than waiting for problems to show up.
When an injury does happen, Dr Van Wetering can help with muscle strain treatment. Muscle strains can be frustrating because they often feel better for a bit, then flare up again. The care approach is usually practical: assess the issue, look at what’s safe to do now, and plan what to do next so you can recover and return to sport in a steady way.
Overall, the approach is calm and grounded. Sport and exercise medicine can feel a bit confusing when you’re in pain or worried about your progress, so the conversation is kept clear. There’s time to talk through what you’ve been feeling, what you’re aiming for, and how to get you back to the things you want to do.