Dr Leigh Golding

Dr. Leigh Golding is the current Australian Cricket Team doctor (Men’s) and a specialist Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician. He has extensive experience treating elite athletes across multiple sports, including cricket, rugby union, rugby league, athletics, golf, and netball.In addition to his commitments to cricket, Dr. Golding continues to provide match-day medical support for international rugby union, NRL, and Super Rugby competitions. He was previously the team doctor for NSW Swifts Netball, NSW Athletics, Junior Wallabies, and the Presidents Cup International Golf Teams, as well as a team doctor at the Cronulla Sharks (NRL). He has also been part of the match-day medical teams for FFA Soccer, Sydney International Rowing Regattas, and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.Dr. Golding is experienced in diagnosing and managing injuries and issues such as:
• Joint pain (shoulders, knees, hips, and more).
• Muscle strains and tendon injuries (e.g., Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow).
• Back and neck pain (including postural issues and disc injuries).
• Arthritis management, especially in active individuals.
• Overuse injuries, such as runner’s knee or stress fractures.
• Rehabilitation after surgery or major injury.
• Exercise advice for chronic conditions like osteoporosis or diabetes.Dr. Golding provides care informed by up-to-date research. In addition to managing musculoskeletal injuries, he is experienced in performing ultrasound-guided procedures where clinically appropriate. These may include treatments such as hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and corticosteroid injections, when indicated as part of an evidence-based treatment plan.He has a particular interest in pars stress fractures and concussion and continues to contribute regularly to peer-reviewed research.

Randwick: Orthosports, 160 Belmore Rd 2031 Ph:9399 5333 [email protected]
St Leonards: Jointli, L2/500 Pacific Hwy 2065 Ph:9131 8344 [email protected]
Concord: Orthosports, 47 Burwood Rd 2137 Ph: 9744 2666 [email protected]
Parramatta: Persona Health, U17/423 Church St Ph: 8000 1980 [email protected]