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Growing Pains or Something More? Knee Pain in Kids Explained

“It’s just growing pains.” It’s one of the most common things parents are told, and sometimes, it’s true. But knee pain in children and teenagers isn’t always as simple as that, especially in kids who play sport regularly. Knowing the difference between normal developmental discomfort and something that actually needs attention can save your child …

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What NDIS Physiotherapy Actually Covers and How It Helps

NDIS Physio: A Comprehensive Overview Trying to make sense of what physiotherapy actually includes under the NDIS can feel confusing at first. You might hear it mentioned in your plan, or suggested by a support coordinator, but still not be completely sure what it involves or how it applies to your day-to-day life. At its …

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What Sprint Mechanics Can Tell You About Re-injury Risk

Why ACL Injuries Often Happen Without Contact It’s easy to assume that most serious knee injuries happen in collisions — a bad tackle, an awkward landing, or a pile-up during play. But for many athletes, the moment of injury comes when no one else is near them. A sharp deceleration, a misstep during a change …

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Why Strength Symmetry Matters More Than You Think in ACL Recovery

Rebuilding Strength Isn’t Enough Finishing ACL rehab can feel like ticking off a checklist. Range of motion? Back. Quad strength? Improving. Gym program? In progress. But there’s one piece that doesn’t always get enough attention — and it often makes the biggest difference in long-term recovery: strength symmetry. This is where structured return to sports …

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Return to sports following shoulder injury

Return to Sports (RTS) Criteria for Overhead Athletes Following Shoulder Injury.

(5-10 minute read) Shoulder injuries are a significant concern for athletes in overhead sports like tennis, handball, and volleyball. The incidence of these injuries range from 18% to 61%, depending on factors such as sports type, gender, and age9. For physiotherapists and sports clinicians, determining an athlete’s readiness to RTS while minimising the risk of …

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Programming for Soccer Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Session

Programming for Soccer Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Session

By now you would have read about all the 4 training methods for improving your physical performance. If you have not, I suggest you go through them before reading this blog. The Importance of Programming Understanding each training method is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in programming them effectively over a weekly to …

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Off-Season Strength Program for Field Athletes. A 4-Part Series (Plyometrics)

Off-Season Strength Program for Field Athletes. A 4-Part Series (Plyometrics)

If you’re here and reading this blog, you may be asking yourself: What can I do to increase my speed on the field? How can I develop strength while preventing injuries? In this four-part series blog, I’ll reveal the program that professional athletes use to enhance both strength and speed. I’ve broken it down into …

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