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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Knee Injury

A common injury for contact sport athletes is an injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) of the knee. It is one of the key ligaments that helps keep your knee stable. Majority of MCL injuries occur from a contact mechanism of injury. There are 5 key rehabilitation phases following an MCL injury: Protection, Load Introduction, Strength Accumulation, Training Integration and Return to Performance. The time spent in each phase of rehabilitation is athlete dependent and progression will be guided by objective testing and your Sports Physiotherapist.

How Can Physiotherapy Help with Toe Walking?

Toe walking occurs when a child walks on the balls of their feet without letting their heels touch the ground. Many young children do this occasionally, but when it becomes a habit, it should be assessed to determine the cause. If left untreated, persistent toe walking can cause structural changes, which may eventually require medical intervention, including surgery. Physiotherapy can play a key role in preventing the need for such measures.

How Paediatric Physiotherapy can help your premature baby

If your baby was born prematurely, you may have concerns about their development. Our specialised paediatric physiotherapists are experts in assessing and supporting a baby’s motor development.

Accessing follow-up care doesn’t have to mean frequent hospital visits. At Unbreakable Physiotherapy in Moorabbin, we offer expert developmental follow-up in a comfortable and convenient setting. We collaborate closely with families and healthcare providers to ensure your baby receives the best care possible.

Tummy time exercises for your baby

Tummy time is a simple yet effective activity that can be started as soon as your baby is born and is a useful strategy to prevent a flat head or ‘plagiocephaly’. Tummy time allows your baby to strengthen the muscles of their neck, back and shoulders which is important for developing key milestones as they get older such as rolling, sitting and crawling.

GLA:D for hip and knee osteoarthritis

Have you recently been diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis and unsure what is out there to help with your pain, stiffness and limitations on movement that can interfere with daily activities? At Unbreakable Physiotherapy in Moorabbin, we have certified physiotherapists who can lead you through the GLA:D program to empower participants with the skills and knowledge to manage their symptoms and reduced function associated with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

Ankle Injury Prevention Programs

Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent injuries in netball. However, injury prevention strategies can and should be used by all netball players to reduce the occurrence and severity of ankle injuries as well as other lower limb injuries.

It is important that all netballers are completing some strength exercises to keep their muscles strong and joints stable. Strengthening the muscles around the ankle provide greater stability and reduces the risk of injury.

Ankle Injuries and Sprains in Netball Players

Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent injuries in netball. They often occur when the ligaments in your ankle are overstretched during stepping, jumping, landing unbalanced or with quick direction changes. For help with your ankle sprain, book in with our ankle specialise Tash Symons for an extensive ankle assessment and management plan.