Have you recently increased your running distance, time, or training frequency and started to notice pain on the outside of your knee? Outer knee pain is a common issue for runners and active individuals. One of the most frequent causes is iliotibial band syndrome (ITB syndrome). You can read about other causes of knee pain in […]

As a physiotherapist, I’ve spent years learning to help people rebuild their bodies after injury. But ACL rehabilitation isn’t just something I’ve guided patients through in the clinic, it’s something I’ve lived through myself. After three ACL surgeries, countless hours of rehab, and the emotional highs and lows that come with long-term recovery, I’ve experienced […]

What Is the ACL? The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the key stabilising ligaments in your knee. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and plays a major role in keeping your knee stable during movement. When the knee bends, the ACL prevents the shin bone from gliding too […]

Pearl presented to our Penrith clinic with a very specific concern and a very clear goal. Pearl’s story is inspirational and is a good demonstration of how an active approach can assist someone with a knee injury to live a healthy and active life.  This is how Pearl reached her goals: 1. What inspired you […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a common knee injury that we see in our clinics in Penrith, Mount Annan, Jordan Springs and Caringbah. While most people have some knowledge of what an ACL injury is, there are new options for management / treatment of these injuries other than the conventional surgical repair. What is […]

If you have had an on and off relationship with exercise – now is most definitely NOT the time to give up. Exercise is important for people over 40 because it can help prevent a variety of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also help improve bone density, which can […]

Undoubtedly one of the most common types of pain experienced by runners, and others who are physically active is Runner’s Knee. You don’t actually have to be a runner to experience Runner’s Knee, so that is why physios prefer to call it Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). This term is used to describe a number of […]

Do you wake up with painful or stiff knees in the morning? Are you finding your daily walks or climbing stairs harder than usual? This is the blog for you! What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This joint disease is characterised by a break down in the cartilage (smooth […]

There are many growth plate areas that can be irritated in adolescent children.  We’ve written about Sever’s Disease before, another common area is the knee. This condition is known as Osgood Schlatters Disease or syndrome. Osgood Schlatters is a common cause of knee pain in adolescent children who are physically active. Boys are more likely to […]