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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


Introducing Triduro — SportsFit's Specialist Endurance Program
If you've ever been injured training for a marathon, limped through the back half of a triathlon on a dodgy knee, or been told by a physio to "just rest" without any real plan — this is for you. We've been treating endurance athletes at SportsFit for years. Runners, triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, OCR athletes. And what we kept noticing was a gap — not in the quality of physiotherapy available in Sydney, but in its specificity. Most clinics treat a runner the same way they t
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Jun 23 min read


IT Band Pain in Runners: The Real Cause and How to Fix It
Pain on the outside of the knee is one of the most common injuries we see in runners. Many people are told they have a “tight IT band” and are advised to stretch or foam roll it. But modern sports medicine research tells a different story. If you’re dealing with lateral knee pain while running — especially downhill — this article explains what IT band pain really is, why it happens, and how to treat it properly. What Is IT Band Pain? Iliotibial band (ITB) pain is a common ove
Seth Chen
Mar 64 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


Gladesville, We Have a New Physio: Meet Seth
A new physio has joined SportsFit Gladesville. Meet Seth, sports physiotherapist and Volleyroos athlete, in clinic Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

SportsFit Team
Jun 11, 20254 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


Free GP Consult on Medicare? Why Physio Has a Gap Fee
Bulk billing is what makes a GP consultation free under Medicare. Here's why physio on a care plan usually has a gap fee, and what you'll actually pay.
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Mar 1, 20224 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 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
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