Muscles, Joints & Injuries

Practical information about muscle strains, joint injuries, overuse problems and returning to activity.

Sports and activity-related injuries can affect muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments and bones. Explore our Treatment Room articles to understand common injuries, recovery and returning to the activities you enjoy.



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Conditions Related to Muscle & Sports Injuries


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Our condition pages provide an overview of common symptoms and contributing factors, how physiotherapy may help and treatment options that may support recovery.

Explore Muscle & Sports Injury Articles


Find information about a specific injury, body area or stage of recovery.

Muscle & Soft-Tissue Injuries


Explore information about common muscle and soft-tissue injuries and their rehabilitation.

Learn more about injuries affecting the thigh, hamstring, calf and lower leg, including common causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery.

Joint & Ligament Injuries


Explore information about common joint and ligament injuries and recovery.

Find practical information about injuries affecting the shoulders, knees and other joints, including rehabilitation and returning to activity.

Overuse & Running Injuries


Explore practical information about common overuse and running-related injuries.

Repetitive activity and increases in training load can contribute to pain and injury. Explore our articles to learn more about common overuse injuries, contributing factors and rehabilitation.

A hand applying lotion to a sunburned forearm outdoors by a stone wall
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
Achilles tendinopathy can be well managed when treated early, minimising time lost to sport and recreational activities.
Runner stretching an ankle on a sunlit path, wearing black and neon green shoes.
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
Shin splints are a common cause of exercise-induced pain in runners and athletes.
Person using a foam roller on a yoga mat, wearing orange top, black leggings, and blue shoes.
By Nick Jones • July 9, 2026
Iliotibial band syndrome is a common injury that predominantly affects runners and running based athletes, characterized by pain on the outside of the knee.
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Return to Sport & Injury Prevention


Explore practical advice on recovering from injury, progressing your rehabilitation and reducing the risk of re-injury.

Learn more about rehabilitation, strengthening and returning to sport or exercise after injury. Our articles provide practical information to help you understand the recovery process and safely progress your activity.

Woman jogging on a rural road at sunrise, wearing pink and purple workout clothes.
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
If you've strained a calf muscle, make sure you get best practice care to guide injury management, return to play and reduce your risk of re-injury.
Runner stretching an ankle on a sunlit path, wearing black and neon green shoes.
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
Shin splints are a common cause of exercise-induced pain in runners and athletes.
Three runners in colorful workout clothes jogging on a sunlit bridge or boardwalk
By Nick Jones • September 23, 2026
Injuries risk can be mitigated by engaging in structured preseason training and building sport-specific fitness.
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You don't need to know exactly which service or treatment you need before contacting us. If you're unsure whether physiotherapy, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, massage or another service is right for you, our team can help direct your enquiry.

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Whether you're recovering from an injury, returning to sport or looking to stay active, we're here to help.

Our physiotherapists can assess your injury, help you understand the factors affecting your recovery and develop a personalised plan to help you return to the activities that matter to you.