ACL Injuries in Sport – A Local Issue
If you play sport in the Rydalmere or Parramatta area, chances are you’ve seen or heard of an ACL injury. These injuries are unfortunately common in soccer, netball, and rugby — three of the most popular community and school sports in Sydney’s west.
ACL injuries can sideline athletes for months, but with the right rehab, a safe return to sport is possible.
Soccer and ACL Injuries
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Soccer players are at high risk due to frequent cutting, pivoting, and sudden stops.
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Non-contact injuries (where no one touches you) are very common.
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Female athletes in particular are more prone to ACL tears, partly due to biomechanics and landing technique.
How we help: Our rehab programs focus on strength, agility, and landing mechanics to reduce risk and build confidence for return to play.
Netball and ACL Injuries
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Netball has one of the highest ACL injury rates in Australia.
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High-intensity jumps, rapid pivots, and sudden changes of direction put huge load on the knees.
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Many players injure their ACL landing awkwardly after a jump.
How we help: We use force plate testing to detect side-to-side differences in strength and power, ensuring athletes are ready before hitting the court again.
Rugby and ACL Injuries
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Rugby players face both contact and non-contact ACL injuries.
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Tackles, awkward landings, and sidesteps can all overload the ligament.
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Combined injuries (ACL + meniscus + MCL) are also common in rugby.
How we help: Rehab includes strength training in our onsite gym, progressive contact drills, and specific testing before athletes return to the field.
Youth and Teen Athletes
In Rydalmere and surrounding suburbs, we also see a number of teen athletes with ACL injuries. These cases require extra care because the athlete is still developing physically and emotionally. Our team provides age-appropriate rehab with a strong focus on long-term knee health.
Our Advanced ACL Rehab for Athletes
Athletes in the Rydalmere–Parramatta area trust our clinic because we combine:
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Manual therapy in the early phases
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Onsite gym facilities for progressive rehab
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Force plate assessments to guide return-to-sport readiness
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Infrared sauna for recovery support
We don’t just get you back on the field — we aim to make you stronger and more resilient than before.
Helping Athletes Across Rydalmere and Parramatta
We work with athletes from Rydalmere, Parramatta, Dundas, Ermington, Silverwater, Auburn, and West Ryde. Whether you’re playing club, school, or representative sport, we’ll help you recover properly and minimise the risk of reinjury.
Back to Sport, Safely
Don’t let an ACL injury define your sporting career. With the right rehab, you can return stronger, safer, and more confident.
👉 Book an appointment at our Rydalmere physio clinic today and start your tailored ACL rehab journey.
