About Rowers Edge Assessments
Our Rowing Movement Screens are specifically designed to support rowers at all levels—whether you’re preparing for a high-intensity private school program, returning from injury, chasing performance improvements, or simply not feeling 100% in the boat. Delivered in a 1-hour comprehensive session, our screen assesses mobility, strength, control, and rowing-specific movement patterns to identify key areas for improvement. This is an ideal service for pre-season preparation, technical fault correction, or injury prevention.
Many rowing coaches now recommend preseason movement screens as standard to ensure athletes are physically prepared for the demands of the season ahead. Coaches can refer athletes directly, or parents and rowers can book themselves in for this standalone screen. Each assessment comes with a detailed report including results, key findings, and clear recommendations to support improved rowing performance and reduced injury risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a specialist rowing assessment involve?
The specialist rowing assessments include a detailed breakdown of your history (including any injuries) and training plan, a targeted physical examination looking at rowing specific movements and strength, along with a detailed rowing analysis.
Is the Rowers Edge assessment appropriate for me?
These specialist rowing assessments are designed to be appropriate for athletes and rowers of all ages and abilities, from the elite rower through to the high school beginner rower.
What should I bring to my assessment?
Please come to your appointment in tight-fitting, rowing appropriate clothing. You will be asked to move and row during your assessment and this clothing assists our evaluation.
Can I have a rowing assessment if injured?
Yes, generally a rowing assessment is appropriate for injured rower, with a multitude of options available to potentially improve your rowing pain and performance. However, certain injuries are not appropriate to ‘row through’ and you discuss with your physiotherapist around potentially completing the rowing component of the assessment at a later date.
Can I use my private health insurance to claim?
At Athlete’s Edge Physiotherapy, our specialist assessments—including running analysis, rowing screenings, and advanced return-to-sport testing—are priced at $260 and are rebateable through private health insurance. These comprehensive, data-driven assessments provide high-value insights and help guide both rehabilitation and performance planning with clarity and confidence. All assessments are paired with a detailed report or handover letter to provide insight to yourself and any referring practitioners or coaches. See more pricing information here.
