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!

Edmond Ma (Director of SportsFit Gladesville) and Vince Papallo (Vice President of Gladesville Ravens) Sportsfit Gladesville is proud to share that we are now the official physiotherapy sponsor of the Gladesville Ravens for the 2026 season! As a local clinic dedicated to community health, performance, and injury prevention, we’re thrilled to support every athlete across the club — from the youth teams right through to the NPL1 Women’s First Grade squad. Supporting Every Rav

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 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.