ootball is a fast-paced, high-impact sport that places significant demands on the body. Whether you’re a weekend player, junior athlete, or competing at an elite level, injuries can quickly interrupt your season and affect performance. The good news is that many football injuries are preventable with the right preparation and recovery strategies. Here are five key ways to help reduce your risk of injury this football season!

Suffering from acute lower back pain? Our Five Dock physiotherapist shares 5 practical tips to relieve pain fast and recover the right way.

Navicular stress fractures have a reputation for being missed — and it's a well-earned one. The pain is often vague, the location is easy to confuse with…

The quadriceps are the most powerful muscle group in the lower limb. They absorb force every time you land, decelerate, or change direction — and they…

The groin is one of those injuries that athletes often try to play through — and almost always regret. It starts as a twinge during a sharp change of…

Pulled your calf? Our physios at Five Dock and Gladesville treat calf muscle tears with shockwave therapy, anti-gravity treadmill rehab, and sport-specific return-to-run programs.

Knee pain during sled pushes or burpees? Patellar tendinopathy is the most common Hyrox injury. SportsFit's Sydney physiotherapists explain causes, treatment, and return to training.

The most common Hyrox injuries, their causes, treatment options and what recovery involves, from the sports physios at SportsFit in Five Dock and Gladesville.

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

ACL rehab is one of the most demanding journeys an athlete will ever go through. It’s long, it’s mentally challenging, and is far more complex than simply “getting strong again.” Despite their best intentions, many athletes never return to their pre‑injury level: or worse, they re‑injure themselves.

Physio-led clinical Pilates in Gladesville — reformer and mat. What assessment involves, who it suits, session structure and health fund rebates.

SportsFit Gladesville is the official 2026 physio sponsor of the Gladesville Ravens, covering assessment, rehab and return-to-play across all grades.

A Sydney physio on how I selected the team for my own ACL rehab after tearing my ACL and meniscus, and what each stage actually involved.

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SportsFit Health & Rehab is a sports physio clinic in Five Dock and Gladesville, working with Sydney clubs from grassroots to elite. What we do and where.

What Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taught me about injuries: the mechanics behind chokes, joint locks and heel hooks, plus how BJJ injuries are assessed and rehabbed.

Dealing with plantar fascia pain can be a real heel—pun intended. If you've experienced the discomfort and frustration associated with...

Muscle injuries are a common part of life, whether from sports, accidents, or everyday activities. The first 72 hours following a muscle...

Early identification of bone stress injuries, particularly in the lower limb, is of utmost importance to effective management of these condi

Concussion continues to be a common and under recognised injury within the community and semi-professional sporting setting, that has serious consequences long term if not managed safely. In the absence of a healthcare professional in these youth and community settings, the Australian Sporting Commission along with the Australian Institute of Sport have released Updated Community Sport Concussion Guidelines. The Guidelines specifically refer to those aged under 19 years old,