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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


SportsFit Health & Rehab: Sydney Sports Physio Clinic
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.

Edmond Ma
Aug 19, 20254 min read


Return to running at Gladesvile (Bill Mitchell Park)
Want to return to running but not sure how? This is how we can help you. At SportsFit Health and Rehab Gladesville, we don’t believe in...

SportsFit Team
Jul 25, 20252 min read


What is a Posterior Lateral Corner (PLC) Injury?
The posterolateral corner refers to the structures that lie on the back and outside portion of the knee, around the head of the fibula....
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Aug 9, 20232 min read


What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Numbness and tingling into your hands? Are you waking up at night due to hand pain, continually dropping things and feeling weakness...

Edmond Ma
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Simplifying Load Management for Amateur Athletes
Simplifying load management: how to measure training load with session RPE, spot the spikes that hurt, and plan a return after a break or injury.
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Feb 17, 20224 min read


The SportsFit Return To Sport Testing Battery
Following a lower leg injury, whether it be ankle, hip, knee, or even returning to sport after a knee reconstruction, knowing if you are...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Feb 7, 20222 min read


What Happens in an ACL Surgery?
Regardless of graft type, most ACL surgeries are done through arthroscope.
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 31, 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


The Stages In An Ankle Injury Rehab
Around 30% of all sport injuries occur in the ankle, making it one of the more common injuries seen by physios. The most commonly injured...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Examples of Athletes Who Successfully Returned to Sport Without an ACL
For many people, rupturing their ACL can be the most traumatic (non- life threatening) injury you can sustain. Many believe that their...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 16, 20223 min read


Why does an ATFL tear not require surgery?
A lot of people panic when they read "ruptured" on a scan or a report. A lot of the time, its a cause for concern.
For the ATFL, not so mu
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Sports Physio Rehabilitation For An ACL Injury
When planning for an ACL rehab, there are a lot of things we need to consider. The graft type, the sport you want to go back into, what...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 7, 20223 min read


Signs and Symptoms of an ACL Rupture: What to Look For
The common signs and symptoms of an ACL rupture, how the injury happens, which tests physios use, and when to get a knee checked after a twist.
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 2, 20225 min read


Why ACL Injuries Are Becoming More Prevalent
ACL injuries are more prevalent in Australia than almost anywhere else. Here's what's driving the numbers, plus how ACL injuries are assessed.
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Dec 23, 20214 min read


The Best Type of ACL Graft
There are a lot of factors to consider when decieding which graft to go for in an ACL reconstruction. Obviously you want the best graft for
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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