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GLADESVILLE.. WE HAVE NEW PHYSIO!
Meet Seth: Physiotherapist, Coach, and Athlete Seth is a physiotherapist and performance coach with a strong passion for movement,...

SportsFIt Admin
Jun 111 min read


What To Do After Dislocating Your Patella
Dislocating or subluxing your kneecap can be a scary thing. The next question usually is what should I do? Do I need surgery? Usually a...

Edmond Ma
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Do you suffer from headaches?
Cervicogenic headaches are associated with pain on one side of the head that could diffuse into the shoulder and arm. With this, the range o

Edmond Ma
Dec 8, 20221 min read


"I Thought it was free": Why we charge a gap for medicare
We are lucky to live in a country with such as strong medical system, that allows everyone access to affordable healthcare. Unfortunately th
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Simplifying Load Management
The intricacies of load management are complicated, but the basic premise is this; the body needs to be gradually exposed to a new or a...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Feb 17, 20222 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 a Laterjet Surgery?
**The following is taken from JaytheSportsPhysio's instagram page. It is reproduced with permission** There are a number of surgical...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Feb 3, 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


Non- Operative Treatment of an ACL Injury
It is actually possible to come back to sport without ACL surgery. There are numerous examples in professional sport of athletes at the elit
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 16, 20223 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
An ACL rupture can sometimes be obvious. But sometimes it can be a bit more subtle. Here are a few signs and symptoms of an ACL rupture...
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jan 2, 20222 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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