Ruwindi Setunge

Ruwindi is a Sports Physiotherapist with experience across elite international and domestic sport. She recently returned to Melbourne after working in the English Premier League Football with Brighton & Hove Albion FC for four years. Her broader high-performance experience also includes working with Sri Lanka Cricket and English County Cricket at Sussex. Following her return to Australia, Ruwindi most recently served as Head Physiotherapist for the Hawthorn AFLW program during the last season. Ruwindi has extensive experience in return to sport decision making, load management, and the rehabilitation of complex and recurrent injuries within high performance environments. Her clinical interests include recurrent muscle injuries, lumbar spine and knee injuries including ACL rehabilitation, and adolescent athlete development. Her approach combines detailed clinical assessment with structured, strength based rehabilitation to support safe and effective return to sport and physical activity at all levels.