Common symptoms
- Pain and swelling after a twist, fall or tackle
- Knee giving way
- Muscle pain after sprinting
- Shoulder pain while throwing, bowling or swimming
Common causes
- Sudden twisting or landing
- Overtraining and poor recovery
- Muscle imbalance or poor technique
How physiotherapy helps
- Acute injury care
- Phased strength, power and agility training
- Return-to-play testing
- Recovery Lounge support — cold plunge, sauna and massage
- Injury prevention programmes
When to see a doctor urgently
- Unable to bear weight after injury
- Obvious deformity
- Numbness or loss of pulse below the injury
Frequently asked questions
Do I need surgery for an ACL tear?
It depends on your sport, age and knee stability. Some people do well with rehab alone; others need reconstruction. We help you decide with your orthopaedic surgeon.