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!

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

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.