Sports injuries

Millions of people participate in sport and physical activity. In Australia, 9 out of 10 adults perform physical activity at least once, and 6 out 10 adults performed physical activity 3 times a week, according to the Australian Sports Commission’s AusPlay survey in 2022.

Participation in any sport or physical activity could lead to musculoskeletal injury.  There were 3.47 million Australians aged 18+ had an injury in the past 12 months from sports. The highest rate of injury occurred in outdoor team sports followed by Indoor team sport, Motor-related sport and horse-related sport.

Common musculoskeletal injuries in sports are fracture, dislocation, muscle sprain/ strain, ligament strain, tendinitis and bursitis. Untreated musculoskeletal injury could lead to pain and reduced in range of motion in joints. To assist your rehabilitation and journey to get back to the sport you enjoy playing, LifeMotion Physio is here in North Ryde to help you regain your movement and returning to your active lifestyle.