If you've ever been injured training for a marathon, limped through the back half of a triathlon on a dodgy knee, or been told by a physio to "just rest" without any real plan — this is for you. We've been treating endurance athletes at SportsFit for years. Runners, triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, OCR athletes. And what we kept noticing was a gap — not in the quality of physiotherapy available in Sydney, but in its specificity. Most clinics treat a runner the same way they t

If you’ve experienced disc-related low back pain, the idea of running again can feel unrealistic — or even unsafe. Many people are told to “rest” or avoid impact altogether, which can lead to deconditioning, reduced aerobic fitness, and growing fear around movement. At SportsFit Health and Rehab in Five Dock , we take a structured, progressive approach to returning to activity. With the help of an anti-gravity treadmill, we help patients maintain fitness, rebuild confidence,

Sports Physiotherapy in Five Dock, Sydney Recovering from an ACL injury or reconstruction can be one of the most challenging journeys for an athlete. One of the biggest hurdles is progressing back to running and sport safely — without overloading a healing knee too early. What Is an Anti-Gravity Treadmill? An anti-gravity treadmill allows patients to walk or run at a reduced percentage of their body weight. Using differential air pressure technology, it supports the lower bod

Pain on the outside of the knee is one of the most common injuries we see in runners. Many people are told they have a “tight IT band” and are advised to stretch or foam roll it. But modern sports medicine research tells a different story. If you’re dealing with lateral knee pain while running — especially downhill — this article explains what IT band pain really is, why it happens, and how to treat it properly. What Is IT Band Pain? Iliotibial band (ITB) pain is a common ove