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

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

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