INJURY-PLAGUED Fremantle star Harley Bennell has turned to a ballet physiotherapist in his latest bid to get back onto the field following a string of calf setbacks.

Bennell is set to play his first game since round 23 last season for Peel in the WAFL this Saturday. 

The 25-year-old suffered his most recent calf tweak in February while on a club-imposed suspension, but is ready to go again and could be back playing AFL within a month.

"We're absolutely thrilled. It's moved along really quickly. We've done some different things in his rehab to strengthen his calf and his feet and he's moving as well as he's moved, so that's pleasing," coach Ross Lyon said.

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"There's a ballet physiotherapist that I think (Ben) Reid at Collingwood did some work with and, what they can do with their feet and control, it builds up strength and helps your calves.

"That's what he's been doing, so that's really helped.

"He's (Bennell) bought in. There's a lot of detail to it and hard work, but as I've always said he works incredibly hard, so he's getting some benefit."