Are you an athlete or someone who regularly engages in physical activity? If so, you may know the frustrating and painful condition known as patellar tendonitis or jumper’s knee. This common injury can significantly impact your performance and quality of life. Patellar tendonitis is a condition that affects the tendon connecting your kneecap to your
Australian Football League (AFL) is a popular sport that demands a lot from its players. With its high-intensity gameplay, it’s no surprise that injuries are common among AFL players. But what happens when a player gets injured? How can they get back on the field as quickly as possible? AFL injuries can range from minor
Do you experience sudden, severe pain in your calf muscle when running or walking? Are you unable to continue the activity after the pain settles? If so, you may have suffered a calf muscle strain or tear. Calf muscles are some of the most important muscles in our bodies that support various activities such as
Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Prevention Injuries are a common occurrence in sports, but they don’t have to be! Sports injuries can not only affect your quality of life, but also affect your return to your game. If you’re lucky, they only last a few days or weeks, but for some people, it takes months or
The world of professional sport is not an easy one. Players are expected to perform at their peak and be ready for anything, all the time – and that is before we even mention the physical toll it can take on your body. With this in mind, the physiotherapists at Ivanhoe Physiotherapy have had the
