A Physiotherapist’s Guide for Parents and Young Athletes Heel pain in children is common — especially in kids who play sport regularly. One of the most frequent causes we see at True Active Physiotherapy in Dingley Village  is Sever’s disease , also known as calcaneal apophysitis . Although the name sounds serious, Sever’s disease is not dangerous  and does not cause long-term damage. With the right physiotherapy approach, most kids can continue enjoying sport while their sym

A Physiotherapist’s Guide for Parents and Young Athletes Knee pain in growing children is incredibly common — especially in kids who love sport. One of the most frequent causes we see at True Active Physiotherapy  is Osgood-Schlatter’s disease , a growth-related condition that can significantly impact training, confidence, and enjoyment of sport if not managed well. The good news?With the right physiotherapy approach, most young athletes can stay active, reduce pain, and cont

Back pain is extremely common in gymnastics and cheerleading athletes , particularly in adolescents and young athletes training multiple days per week. These sports place high repetitive loads on the spine , especially through extension, rotation, and high-impact landings . At True Active Physiotherapy in Dingley Village , we regularly see gymnasts and cheer athletes whose back pain has either been missed early  or managed as “just muscle soreness.” Understanding the most com

So, What Is a Night Wrap? Despite the name, a night wrap  isn’t a beauty treatment. It’s an overnight topical anti-inflammatory technique  used to help settle acute inflammation  in tissues such as tendons, joints, ligaments, and bursae . A night wrap is designed to work while you sleep , delivering a sustained local anti-inflammatory effect  to irritated tissues by prolonging contact time between the skin and medication. This technique is commonly used in sports and musculos

Quadriceps (quad) strains are one of the most common muscle injuries in soccer , affecting players across all levels — from junior athletes to senior and semi-elite competitors. Sprinting, kicking, accelerating, and decelerating place high demands on the quadriceps, making them particularly vulnerable during both training and matches. While many quad strains feel “minor” initially, poorly managed quad injuries carry a high risk of re-injury , especially if players return too

Pain just below the kneecap is one of the most common knee issues in soccer players , especially teenagers and young adults who train and play multiple times per week. If your knee pain flares up with running, jumping, kicking or change of direction — particularly during or after training — you may be dealing with patellar tendinopathy . What is patellar tendinopathy? The patellar tendon  is a thick, strong band of tissue that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone

If you’re a tradie or manual worker dealing with pain on the outside of your elbow, especially when gripping tools or lifting, you may be dealing with tennis elbow . Despite the name, tennis elbow is far more common in trades and physical jobs  than in sport. Repetitive gripping, lifting, twisting and tool use place high load on the tendons around the elbow — and over time, they can struggle to cope. What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylalgia ) i

If you play netball — or you’re the parent of a young netballer — you’ll know how physically demanding the game can be. The speed, jumping, sudden stops and quick changes of direction are part of what makes netball exciting, but they also place significant stress on the ankles. One of the most common injuries we see in netballers of all ages — particularly youth and teenage players  — is the ankle sprain . While ankle sprains can seem like a minor injury at first, they are so

Expert ACL Rehabilitation Backed by World-Class Training At our clinic, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) rehabilitation is one of our core strengths. Our team brings extensive experience and advanced training to the management of ACL ruptures, working with a high volume of clients across a range of sports. Whether you're aiming to return to netball, basketball, soccer, or AFL, or simply rebuild confidence in daily movement, we design evidence-based programs tailored to your g

What is a Hamstring Strain? The hamstring is a group of muscles which are behind the leg. They are made of three muscles, including the bicep femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. These muscles insert into the pelvis and attach on the inside and outside of the knee via a tendon. Each muscle also has a intramuscular tendon, which is basically a attachment point for muscle fibres within the muscle belly. The primary role of the hamstring is to bend the knee, but is also

What is an MCL injury? The MCL is an important ligament which sits on the inside of the knee joint. The role of the MCL is to prevent the knee from bending inwards (valgus stress), alongside providing some restraint from rotation based forces. Most of the time, MCL injuries occur due to a contact directly to the outer aspect of the knee. MCL injuries can present differently depending of the severity of the injury. Unfortunately higher grade MCL injuries can also occur in comb

What is a lateral ankle sprain?  A lateral ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle joint are stretched or torn. These ligaments play a crucial role in maintaining stability and supporting the ankle's range of motion. There are three main ligaments on the outside of the ankle, the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL). These ligaments connect t

What is a Meniscus Injury? The Meniscus is a cartilage which sits within your knee joint. There is two menisci within the knee, including...

What is an ACL injury? Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is a significant injury which can occur often to the knee as a result of . The main purposes of the ACL is to prevent the tibia in moving forwards or rotating inwards, and hence has an important role in maintaining stability of the knee joint. ACL rupture can occur either as a result of a contact or non-contact injury to the knee. Typically, non-contact ACL injuries occur due to change of direction, where the knee

Knee pain is one of the most common injuries in netball , particularly in junior and teenage players . With the demands of jumping, landing, sudden stops, and single-leg loading, it’s not surprising that the knee often bears the brunt of the sport. For parents and athletes alike, knee pain can be confusing and worrying — especially when it starts to affect training, games, or confidence. Understanding the most common causes of knee pain in netballers  is the first step toward