Physio Blog

  In rugby league, like in any contact sport, acute injuries are unfortunately quite common. Given it is a contact sport, most injuries are traumatic after a hard tackle, however some can be non-traumatic as the game includes frequent bursts of sprinting, cutting and acceleration. The most common injuries in rugby league include: Concussion: Those…

What Causes Swollen Ankles and Feet? Swollen ankles and feet, also known as oedema, can be caused by various factors. Oedema (often called “edema” in American English) is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues. This can lead to swelling and puffiness in various parts of the body,…

  Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, also known as SI joint pain or SI joint dysfunction, refers to a condition characterized by pain and discomfort in the sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are located in the lower part of the back, where the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) connects with the iliac…