Welcome to Rusutsu Physio

Physiotherapy & Massage in Rusutsu

"Our goal was to establish the best snowsports physiotherapy clinic in the world"

Rusutsu Physio is owned and operated by the team at Asia Physio, Japan’s leading expatriate physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy and massage provider since 2002. We are committed to providing quality care for residents and visitors to the region. We practice an Australian-style of physiotherapy, generally considered the world leader in physiotherapy.

Asia Physio has branches in Tokyo, Niseko, Hakuba, Myoko, Nozawa, Okinawa and Singapore.

Full-service Physiotherapy and Massage Clinic conveniently located inside The Vale Rusutsu

We are committed to providing world-class treatment. Your therapist will be dedicated to you at every consultation, so your injury has their undivided attention.

What we Treat

Rusutsu Physio specialises in…

Snow sports injuries
Knee injury
Spinal pain, including lower back pain, mid back pain, neck pain and headaches
Calf muscle tears
Hip and groin injuries
Foot and ankle injuries
Hand and wrist injuries
Elbow injuries
Shoulder injuries
Paediatric care

We can help with acute injuries and pre-existing conditions that may prevent you from skiing or snowboarding to your full potential. We stock a wide range of braces to get you back on the mountain as soon as possible.

Our Expertise

Rusutsu physio offers world-class, Australian-trained physiotherapists at its clinic, conveniently located inside The Vale Rusutsu.

Our clinics are trained in the Cross Bracing Protocol aims to optimise ACL healing. This is a safe and easy-to-follow bracing regime that is showing greater than 70% healing rates.

We have been assisting injured skiers in Japan since 2011 and have helped over 10,000 patients.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Isabella was fantastic with my son who was visibly distressed. She calmed him down and dealt with him causing as little pain as she could while examining him. She was wonderful! And even the reception was so helpful and understanding too. Cannot recommend any more highly!

Cam looked after me during the season after I tore my ACL and did damage to my MCL. He was amazing not only with the physio side of things but helping me deal with my travel insurance company. I cannot thank him enough.

Caden was professional, thorough, and very kind. He gave me the confidence in my knee to get back on the mountain. Saved my holiday! Thank you so much.

I just wanted to thank you for looking after me after I was injured in Japan. You were calm, professional and very reassuring which helped to make a difficult situation a lot

Wennie Tan is amazing! I am so thankful I was able to be treated by her

A very Professional and thorough examination and care. A got a great brace for my knee and advice for further management. A very professional operation- just what I needed at a tough time.