<strong>I’ve Injured My ACL – What Next?</strong>

Injuries around the knee joint are frequently seen at Hawthorn Physiotherapy. However, there is always one injury that everybody dreads – an ACL rupture.  Many people are worried about the personal, social and financial burden of injuring their ACL. Fortunately, research and science have come a long way. There are now many options for managing […]

The Knee Injury that Almost Derailed Bontempelli Finals Chances

A Play-by-Play Analysis Despite the shortcomings of the Western Bulldogs in the 2021 AFL Grand Finals, Marcus Bontempelli was counting his lucky stars even to be playing. After landing awkwardly in the semi-finals against Brisbane, there was some serious doubt about his finals eligibility. Given how he hurt his knee, our physios were concerned that […]

5 Handy Ways to Smash Away Your Tennis Injuries

Tennis season has now commenced! With the fantastic conclusion of the Australian Open, the courts are flooding with the sounds of serves and shuffles, starting from those picking up a racquet for the first time to competitive players looking to score a win. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when injuries are most widespread. Many players […]