Ankle Ligament Sprains/Tears
According to the ABS an estimated 2 million Australians experience ankle sprains each year, with around 85% of these injuries occurring during sports or recreational activities. Ligaments are bands of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue with long parallel...
The Critical Role of Physiotherapy After Sustaining a Sports Injury
Sports injuries can be frustrating and debilitating, often leaving both recreational and elite athletes sidelined and unable to perform at their best. While rest and recovery are essential components of the healing process, the importance of physiotherapy in sports...
Hamstring Tears
Hamstring muscle injuries are one of the most common injuries in sports, with incidence rates ranging from 12-31% per season in soccer players (Ekstrand et al., 2011), 16-25% in track & field athletes (Askling et al., 2007) and up to 21% in Australian rules...
What is patellofemoral pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of knee pain seen in the general population, and largely experienced in those participating in sport and exercise. The most common symptom of PFPS is pain occurring at the front/inside of the knee during loaded...