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

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

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