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Hamstring Strains This Winter: Why Weekend Athletes Keep Re-Injuring Them
It's peak season for weekend footy, soccer and rugby — and hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries we see. Here's why they happen, why they keep coming back, and how objective testing and graded rehab can help you get it right this time.

SportsFit Team
Jul 193 min read
Netball Ankle Sprains: Why They Keep Coming Back This Winter Season
Netball is one of Sydney's biggest winter sports, and if you've spent any time on court over the past few weekends, chances are you've already seen — or felt — an ankle roll. Ankle sprains are consistently reported as one of the most common injuries in netball, largely due to the sport's demands: rapid deceleration, one-footed landing after a jump, sharp pivoting, and frequent contact around the ball. For a lot of players, a rolled ankle becomes an almost expected part of the

SportsFit Team
Jul 123 min read


AC Joint Injuries: What They Are, How They Happen, and How Physiotherapy Can Help.
Shoulder pain after a fall or collision can make even simple activities—like reaching overhead, getting dressed, or lifting objects—difficult. One common cause of pain at the top of the shoulder is an acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury, often referred to as a 'shoulder separation.' Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who has taken an awkward fall, understanding AC joint injuries can help you recover safely and get you back to doing what you enjoy. What i

Deepti
Jul 63 min read


Understanding Chronic Pain: Why Pain Can Persist Long After an Injury Heals
Most people expect pain to disappear once an injury has healed. However, for millions of Australians living with chronic pain, the experience isn't that simple. Pain can continue for months or even years after the original injury or condition has resolved. Understanding why this happens is the first step towards taking control of your symptoms and improving your quality of life. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is generally defined as pain that persists for longer than thre

Deepti
Jun 223 min read


5 tips to prevent injury this football season
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!

Deepti
May 213 min read


5 Things I Would Do for an Acute Flare Up of Lower Back Pain: A Physio's Guide
Suffering from acute lower back pain? Our Five Dock physiotherapist shares 5 practical tips to relieve pain fast and recover the right way.

Roshan Phillip
May 63 min read


The Physio’s Guide to Recovery for Shift Workers
Shift workers play a vital role in keeping our communities running; nurses, paramedics, tradies, hospitality staff and more.

Roshan Phillip
Mar 173 min read


Let’s Talk Ankle Stiffness and Reactive Strength
Two often-overlooked qualities—ankle stiffness and reactive strength—play a critical role in how well the body absorbs, produces, and transfers force during sport.

Prak Sharma
Feb 283 min read


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

Edmond Ma
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Stronger Bones, Safer Movement: The Benefits of Exercise for Women with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects bone strength, especially in women after menopause. While it can increase the risk of fractures, it doesn’t mean you have to stop moving or live in fear. In fact, staying active is one of the best things you can do to protect your bones and maintain your independence.

Ava
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Understanding Knee Pain
If you’re a casual runner and have started to feel a dull ache in your knee, you’re not alone. At SportsFit Gladesville, we regularly see runners with two common types of knee pain: Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).
They can feel similar, but they have different causes — and knowing which one you have helps guide the right treatment and prevents long-term injury.

SportsFit Team
Nov 5, 20253 min read


What Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Taught Me About Injuries: BJJ and Physio
If you've trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for any length of time, you already know: injuries are part of the game. I say that not to be dramatic, but because after years of rolling, tapping, rehabbing, and researching, I've come to realize that understand that understanding why injuries happen is not just for safety, but for longevity.

Kevin Wong
Jun 30, 20253 min read


The Key Components of Running Rehab and Injury Prevention for Runners
Running is rewarding but can be tough on the body, especially when trying to manage injuries. Effective running rehabilitation focuses on re

Sachin Bhat
Jan 6, 20252 min read


5 Step Plan To Return To Contact and Tackling
With winter sports just around the corner, lots of tackle based sports are returning to the field for preseason training. One of the most co
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Feb 22, 20232 min read


RED- S and Destigmatizing the Period in Sport
Red- S (known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is a condition that occurs mostly in women who are active. It basic terms it is when t
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Nov 14, 20222 min read


Is it really your posture that’s causing your pain?
Posture has been a topic that’s been widely debated to the point that many people are unsure on what to believe. Commonly as...

Edmond Ma
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Is the area of pain always to blame?
Pain is one of the most common reasons for a physio visit. It often stops us from achieving our goals, restricts our activity or limits...

Edmond Ma
Oct 19, 20222 min read


100 Point Recovery Guide
The minute the whistle blows to end one game, marks the start of the preparation for the next game. At one major aspect of preparation is recovery You can download the SportsFit Recovery Guide Here Here is a quick guide on recovery Sleep: Sleep researchers across the world have discovered that sleep deprivation has a big impact on mental and physiological processes within the body. Poor quality sleep will affect your cardiovascular performance, metabolism, the levels of infor
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
May 23, 20222 min read


Risk Factors in an ACL injury
An ACL injury can be one of the most catastrophic injuries that can occur in sports. It often requires a long lay off, months of rehab,...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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