TIM TREVAIL @BlackBeltRehab

World-class injury management, research and rehab for jiu-jitsu and combat sports athletes.

ABOUT ME

Black Belt Rehab offers world-class injury management for grappling athletes of all levels, with both online and in-person support.

With sports-specific knowledge and expertise in sports and exercise medicine, I’ll help you understand your injuries, recover well, and reduce the risk of re-injury.

If you’ve experienced injuries on the mats and are looking to feel more confident in your body to meet the demands of grappling, I’m here to help.

INITIAL CONSULTATION
1 hr
110 Australian dollars
STANDARD FOLLOW UP
45 min
90 Australian dollars
SHORT FOLLOW UP
30 min
75 Australian dollars
ONLINE CONSULTAITON
45 min
90 Australian dollars

Hear From Athletes

“Following a disappointing meeting with a leading orthopaedic surgeon in August 2023, I was advised that I required a full ACL reconstruction. As a gym owner and coach, this was not something I wanted to rush into. I reached out to Tim who undertook a thorough review of my MRI results and we discussed my symptoms in detail (online). We agreed to undertake a conservative approach and checked in regularly to assess my progress.

With Tim’s guidance, I avoided ACL surgery and was able to return to light sparring in early 2024 and full sparring a few months later. I have since remained injury free and can’t recommend Tim highly enough for any combat sports athlete faced with orthopaedic injuries.”

Aidan Woodhouse, black belt and co-owner, London Grapple

THE BLACK BELT REHAB SYSTEM

Tim combines his Maststers degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine with his black belt in jiu jitsu to offer specialist services for grappling and combat sports athletes to manage their pain and injuries.

Tim understands first-hand the challenges of seeking health professional support from people who don't have experience in the sport or an understanding of the unique demands placed on athletes.

As a black belt with experience training and competing nationally and internationally, Tim understand the importance of mat time for your training progression and mental health. That's the reason Tim advocates for continued training around injuries, and will never tell athletes to stop training completely. We might agree that you need to take a few steps back in intensity and follow a return to grappling framework, but you'll never need to step away completely.

Tim worked for over 12 years in rugby, developing my diagnosis, treatment and rehab skills, and has 15 years of clinical experience in the UK and Australia. Much of Tim's time is now focused on education and research, but is fortunate to now dedicate clinical time on working with combat sports and grappling athletes.

Here are a few reasons I'm well suited to working with grappling and combat sports athletes:

A black belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu under Lachlan Giles
Master's thesis on injury prevention in combat sports completed, meaning I understand how to apply the research as it relates to injury prevention and performance enhancement for athletes in this sport
A current researcher in pain and physical activity, so I understand what's essential for physically active people to move past pain and injury
I have a solid understanding of the modern grappling game, including positional details which can contribute to injury. I can help you return to the mats sooner, with less chance of re-injury
Passionate about helping combat sports athletes spend more time on the mats doing the sport they love.