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About Dr Ibrahim

Specialising in non-surgical treatments for tendon pain, osteoarthritis, and sports injuries.

Dr Ameer Ibrahim

Expertise

Dr Ameer Ibrahim is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician specialising in non-surgical treatments for tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and sporting injuries. With a particular interest in regenerative medicine, he uses advanced ultrasound-guided techniques for platelet rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid therapies to help patients recover and return to activity.

Experience

Dr Ibrahim is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician who graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1994. He has more than 20 years’ experience in sports medicine, working with professional and elite athletes across a wide range of sports.

Current Appointment:

Sydney Roosters (NRL)​

Team Doctor - 2024 - Current
Chief Medical Officer - 2013 - 2018

International & Major Event Experience:

  • Team Doctor for the Australian Cricket Team (T20 and One Day Internationals), including tours to Sri Lanka
  • Medical coverage for the gold medal football match at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games
  • FIFA Sports Medicine Instructor for the Asian Football Confederation, with involvement in:
    • 2006 FIFA World Cup (Germany)
    • 2010 FIFA World Cup (South Africa)
    • 2014 FIFA World Cup (Brazil)

Co-Founder of:

Sydney Sportsmed Specialists

Sydney CBD

Sydney Sports Medicine Centre

Sydney Olympic Park

Patient Care

Dr Ibrahim treats patients across all ages and activity levels, from school-aged children to elite athletes. He also manages a wide range of WorkCover injuries and provides independent second opinions for insurance companies and legal firms.

Treatment Options

Memberships

Asian Football Confederation
Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine
Australasian College of Sports Physicians
Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine
NSW Institute of Sport
Sport Medicine Australia NSW Branch logo

Hospital Appointments

Articles

“Runner’s Trots”: The Real Medical Reason Endurance Athletes Sometimes Lose Bowel Control

If you're considering PRP for knee osteoarthritis, two of the biggest questions are how many injections are needed and how long the results may last. Recent research provides useful insight into both, with many clinical trials using a short course of 2–3 injections rather than a single treatment. Our latest evidence update looks at the durability of PRP, how platelet concentration may influence the length of benefit, and when a repeat course may be considered for patients who respond well.
  • Sep 2026
  • Dr Ameer Ibrahim

PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis: How Many Injections Do You Need, and How Long Does Relief Last?

If you're considering PRP for knee osteoarthritis, two of the biggest questions are how many injections are needed and how long the results may last. Recent research provides useful insight into both, with many clinical trials using a short course of 2–3 injections rather than a single treatment. Our latest evidence update looks at the durability of PRP, how platelet concentration may influence the length of benefit, and when a repeat course may be considered for patients who respond well.
  • Sep 2026
  • Dr Ameer Ibrahim

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and PRP: Modest but Durable Benefit

Rotator cuff tendinopathy and partial-thickness tears are common causes of persistent shoulder pain, particularly when symptoms don't settle with rehabilitation alone. Research into PRP is growing, with recent trials suggesting its benefits may be modest but more durable over time compared with corticosteroid injections. Our latest evidence update explores the shoulder-specific research, including partial-thickness tears, injection technique and why precise targeting and a structured strengthening program remain important when considering PRP.
  • Sep 2026
  • Dr Ameer Ibrahim
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