If you have ever played a field or court based sport in Australia, you've likely experienced an ankle sprain at some point in your sporting career. Whether it's a one-off event or recurrent sprains, ankle sprains make up a significant portion of lower limb injuries...
Plantar fasciitis, sometimes called plantar heel pain, is one of the most common causes of heel pain, particularly first thing in the morning or after periods of rest, and effective treatment depends on understanding what's actually driving it. It involves the plantar...
Written by Tom Eather, Physiotherapist, BeFit Training Physiotherapy. Published 10 October 2025. Last reviewed 24 July 2026. Often when we are active, it is common to get some discomfort both during and after exercise. This is totally normal and expected, meaning we...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of two key stabilising ligaments in the knee, originating from the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle and inserting into the anterior intercondylar aspect of the tibia. The ACL resists anterior translation...
A common misconception among patients is that their hamstrings are "tight" or "short." In many cases, this isn't quite what's happening. Instead, the hamstrings are often overworked, picking up the slack from surrounding muscles that aren't working as efficiently as...
Neck pain that shoots down the arm, causes tingling, or even weakness can be pretty scary. A lot of people walk into the clinic worried they've done some serious damage, or that they'll never get back to normal. The good news is that most cases of cervical...
There is a growing trend within local councils to convert sports grounds from natural grass to artificial turf. The financial case seems straightforward: grass field maintenance is expensive, and turf fields are less prone to weather-related cancellations, something...
Running Injury Prevention for Endurance Athletes Running injury prevention involves more than monitoring weekly kilometres or choosing the right running shoes. Effective training load management, appropriate recovery and a healthy relationship with exercise can all...
Shoulder dislocation rehabilitation is essential following an anterior shoulder dislocation to restore movement, reduce shoulder instability and support a safe return to sport after shoulder dislocation. Through structured shoulder physiotherapy, most people can...
Swimmer's Shoulder is one of the most common overuse injuries affecting swimmers of all ages and abilities. Shoulder Pain from Swimming often develops gradually due to the repetitive overhead motion required during training and competition. Early assessment and...
Returning to sport after an injury is one of the biggest decisions an athlete can make. While it is tempting to get back to training or competition as soon as possible, returning too early can increase your risk of re-injury and delay your long-term recovery. A...
Common snow sports injuries fall into a small number of recognisable patterns, from an ACL tear and MCL sprain to skier's thumb and wrist injuries, and most are caused by falls rather than collisions. Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most exhilarating things you...
Whether you are a field-based athlete, a weekend warrior, or working for a club as support staff, you have likely come across the term turf toe at some point. It seems like a small injury, but if it is not managed well, turf toe can quickly become a debilitating...
At BeFit Training Physiotherapy in Coogee, we love programming deadlifts. The deadlift is an elegantly simple, highly effective strength exercise. It involves picking something up, usually a barbell, letting it come to a dead stop, then picking it up again. It meets...
I have hip dysplasia. I was misdiagnosed for six months, told I needed surgery, and eventually got back to dancing full-time without it. What follows is what actually worked, set out as five simple steps. What Hip Dysplasia Actually Is Hip dysplasia is where the...
You have rolled your ankle or tweaked something in your back, and within minutes you are sore, swollen, and wondering what to do next. It is normal to reach for anti-inflammatories, and honestly, that is not surprising. Reducing swelling sounds like a sensible first...
Shin splints is a term you cannot avoid if you have been involved in running or a running-based sport, whether as an athlete, a coach, or a physiotherapist. Despite how common it is, it remains widely misunderstood, and it is often used as a catch-all diagnosis when...
Low back pain is an extremely common condition that affects almost everyone in some form. It is also common for people to report referred pain or symptoms travelling down the leg, particularly down the back of the leg. When that happens, many people immediately...
Hip labral tears are a common source of hip pain and groin pain, particularly in active people, and they are often misunderstood. This guide explains what hip labral tears are, the symptoms to look for, what causes them, and how they are treated, including when...
The barbell bench press is a very popular exercise and for good reason. No other exercise allows you to load up your chest and shoulders, allowing you to build some serious mass and strength in the upper body. Unfortunately it can also cause pain for many shoulders...
Turf toe is one of the most underestimated injuries in field-based sport. It seems minor, a sore big toe, but left unrecognised it can sideline an athlete for weeks. Knowing the signs of turf toe early is the difference between a quick recovery and a lingering...
Frozen shoulder, known clinically as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes shoulder pain and a progressive loss of range of motion. It can be frustrating and slow to resolve, but understanding how it behaves makes it far easier to manage. This guide explains...
Hoffa's fat pad syndrome is a commonly overlooked cause of knee pain at the front of the knee. It happens when the infrapatellar fat pad, a cushion of tissue that sits just below the kneecap, becomes irritated or impinged. Because the fat pad is one of the most...
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment focuses on reducing pain, restoring foot function and addressing the underlying causes of Plantar Heel Pain. While Heel Pain is one of the most common complaints seen by physiotherapists, successful treatment involves much more than simply...