Patella subluxation or patella dislocation is a common injury our physiotherapists see and help with. What is the patella? The patella is commonly known as the knee cap. It sits in a groove in the knee, which is called the ‘trochlear groove’. Image reproduced from the American Association...
Following on from an earlier blog on acute ankle injuries (READ HERE) we will now go into detail about more specific ankle injuries that we assess and help treat. One of the most common injuries we see is the lateral ankle sprain. Although this is very...
It has been great to see the return of sports, however at SportsFit we have started to see an increase in people with ankle pain and ankle injuries. Ankle injuries are very common in many sports, such as football and netball. This article will discuss acute...
As we enter the hottest month of the year, it is important to consider how we can stay safe while exercising in extreme heat conditions. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) have developed a new policy and accompanying App which provides guidelines and advice on how best...
Low back (lumbar spine) injuries are commonplace in cricket given the unique demands of bowling, fielding and batting in a hunched position. Due to Covid restrictions pre-season training times have been drastically shortened this cricket season, reducing the physical preparation for athletes and potentially increasing...
Why is bone health important? Bone is a dynamic tissue that is continually being built, broken down and rebuilt as part of a normal metabolic process called bone remodelling. Bone remodelling involves resorption (breaking down of old bone or the removal of micro-damaged cells) and formation (building new...
Frozen shoulder- what is it? Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis and is characterised by pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint. This condition typically occurs gradually, worsens over time and then resolves usually over a period of 18-24 months. It is thought to affect...
Since you've been working from home have you experienced a pain in the neck? Although this is a common complaint, we have definitely have been helping an increased number of clients suffering with neck pain this year. This blog highlights some common conditions we treat...
This blog will outline factors on when and how to return to running post child-birth....
SportsFit Director & Physio Jodie Porter gives her personal account of returning to running post-pregnancy....