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

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

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 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 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