Meet Tom Carty – Physiotherapist, Skier & Mountain Sports Specialist
Originally from Australia, Tom completed his Physiotherapy training before spending many years working in the United Kingdom. During his time abroad, he gained extensive experience across medical, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal fields, with a special focus on acute injuries common in high-performance athletes.
Expert Care for Ski & Snowboard Injuries in Hakuba Valley
As our resident ski expert, Tom brings years of on-snow experience from resorts around the world. This season marks his first time skiing Japan’s world-famous “Japow”, and he’s already applying his knowledge of ski biomechanics, technique, and injury mechanisms to support Hakuba’s winter sports community.
Tom has particular expertise in assessing and treating:
Ankle injuries
Knee injuries (including ACL, MCL, and ligament sprains)
Hip injuries
Shoulder injuries
His background working with elite Rugby Union teams allows him to provide precise, evidence-based management for both acute trauma and overuse injuries—common challenges for skiers and snowboarders navigating Hakuba’s terrain.
Dry Needling for Pain Relief After Big Days on the Mountain
Tom is also a qualified Dry Needling practitioner, offering effective treatment for:
Muscle tension
Trigger points
Post-ski fatigue
Persistent pain after long powder days
Dry Needling is especially beneficial for visitors exploring multiple Hakuba resorts during their stay.
Supporting Injured Travellers in Hakuba
Tom understands how stressful travel injuries can be. He is well equipped to:
Assess, diagnose, and manage ACL injuries
Support patients with acute knee ligament injuries
Communicate with travel insurance providers
Help navigate the Japanese healthcare system
Our goal at Peak Sports Physio Hakuba is to provide clear, professional, and compassionate care so guests can focus on healing—not administrative hassle.
A Little More About Tom
Outside the clinic, Tom has travelled extensively throughout Europe during his years in the UK. Before entering physiotherapy, he enjoyed a highly successful cricket career in both Australia and the UK, where he used his 6’4” frame to bowl express pace.
That same height, however, now presents a new challenge—such as squeezing through Hakuba’s famously compact Japanese doorframes!
