Sports-Related Conditions
Article by Zoe Russell


Sports Injury Management
Get Back in the Game
Participating in sports and exercise offers numerous benefits, but occasionally, sports injuries can occur. Thankfully, sports injury incidents are relatively infrequent compared to physical activity’s overall advantages. Moreover, sports injury care continues to advance each year, thanks to the expertise of health professionals specialising in sports injury management, such as sports physiotherapists and sports physicians.
To ensure an accurate assessment, precise diagnosis, and optimal management of your sports injury in the shortest possible time, we recommend seeking the advice of a sports injury physiotherapist or a sports physician.
This website provides comprehensive information on common sports-specific injuries to assist you in identifying injuries specific to your chosen sport. Select your sport from the menu list to access the relevant sports injury information.
Sports Physiotherapy
Specialised Care for Athletes
Sports Physiotherapy, also known as Sports Physio, is a specialised branch of physiotherapy dedicated to treating injuries and addressing issues faced by sportspeople.
Athletes consistently push their bodies to achieve high performance, placing tremendous demands on various systems, including general health, energy systems, hormone levels, muscles, joints, and bones.
Athletic Injury Recovery
Sports-related conditions encompass medical conditions that go beyond typical day-to-day injuries. Sports physiotherapists play a crucial role in helping athletes recover from sporting injuries, providing education and resources to prevent future problems, and delivering comprehensive care to athletes as individuals. The medical team for athletes may include a sports physician, general practitioner (GP), physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, psychologist, podiatrist, dietitian, and other specialised medical professionals.
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Sports Physiotherapy FAQs
Sports Physiotherapy is the specialised branch of physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to spokespeople. Practitioners with additional formal training within Australia are Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists.
What is Sports Physiotherapy?
Sports injuries do differ from common everyday injuries. Athletes usually require high-level performance and demands placed upon their bodies, which stresses their muscles, joints and bones to the limit. Sports physiotherapists help athletes recover from sporting injuries and provide education and resources to prevent problems. Each sports physiotherapist usually has sport-specific knowledge that addresses acute, chronic and overuse injuries. Their services are generally available to sportsmen and women of all ages engaged in sports at any level of competition.
Members of Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA) have experience and knowledge of the latest evidence-based practice, professional assessment and diagnosis of sports injuries, and effective hands-on management techniques and exercise protocols to assist recovery and prevent future damage. SPA members have access to the most recent advances in sports physiotherapy. You'll be pleased to know that most PhysioWorks physiotherapists and massage therapists are particularly interested in sports injury management.
General Sports Physio FAQs
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Acute Sports Injury Clinics
- Sports Physiotherapy Treatment
- Youth Sports Injuries
Injury Management
- Sports Injury? What to do? When?
- When Can You Back to Sport?
- Sports-Related Injuries
- Knee Sports Injuries
- Sports Health Conditions
Sports Massage
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Understanding Common Muscle Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide
Muscle pain, also known as myalgia, can result from various causes and can affect different areas of the body. Managing and preventing discomfort requires a clear understanding of these common muscle injuries. This comprehensive guide aims to explore several sources of muscle pain, including injuries in the neck and back, strains in the lower limbs, conditions in the upper limbs, systemic causes, and more.
To provide valuable insights into the management of common muscle injuries, this guide offers answers to frequently asked questions and suggests products that can aid in your recovery. Access additional information about each specific injury by clicking the provided links.
Neck & Back Muscle Injuries
Lower Limb Muscle Injuries
Upper Limb Muscle Injuries
Haematoma-Related Myalgia
Fatigue-Related Myalgia
Systemic Causes of Myalgia
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Common Ligament Injuries
Ligament injuries are common in the human body, often causing pain, discomfort, and limitations in mobility.
Various body parts are prone to ligament injuries, such as the knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist, hand, and spine. Among the most prevalent are knee ligament injuries, which include ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries, as well as MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) and LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) sprains.
In addition, ligament injuries can affect other areas, such as the shoulder, leading to AC (Acromioclavicular) joint injuries and dislocated shoulders. Wrist and hand ligament injuries, including thumb and finger sprains, are also common. Furthermore, ligament injuries can occur in the spine, resulting in back and neck sprains and conditions like "text neck" and whiplash. Understanding these common ligament injuries is essential for prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment, enabling individuals to regain their functionality and resume their daily activities.
Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- ACL Injury
- PCL Injury
- MCL Sprain
- LCL Sprain
- Posterolateral Corner Injury
- Patella Dislocation
- Superior Tibiofibular Joint Sprain