Sports Pathology & Surgery

Expert care for ligament, tendon, and joint injuries to restore mobility and performance

Knee Ligaments & Meniscus

KNEE LIGAMENTS & MENISCUS

ACL, PCL, MCL injuries and meniscus tears from pivoting, jumping, or contact sports.

  • ACL / PCL tears
  • MCL / LCL sprains
  • Meniscus tears
  • Patellar instability
Seek urgent care if: Sudden “pop” with rapid knee swelling • Instability or giving-way • Locked knee unable to fully straighten

What is it?

Ligament and meniscus injuries are common in pivoting sports and affect joint stability, cartilage health, and overall function.

Shoulder Injuries

SHOULDER INJURIES

Rotator cuff injuries, impingement, and labral tears — common in overhead athletes.

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy/tear
  • Shoulder impingement & bursitis
  • Labral tears (SLAP / Bankart)
  • Recurrent instability
Seek urgent care if: Shoulder dislocation • Sudden weakness or inability to lift the arm

What is it?

Shoulder injuries from overhead load or trauma affect joint stability, range of motion, and strength.

Ankle & Foot

ANKLE & FOOT

Ankle sprains, Achilles injuries, plantar fasciitis and running-related stress injuries.

  • Lateral and high ankle sprains
  • Achilles tendinopathy/rupture
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Stress fractures
Seek urgent care if: Inability to bear weight • Cold or blue toes • Severe swelling or deformity

What is it?

Ankle and foot injuries disrupt stability, acceleration, and change of direction in sport.

Tendinopathy & Overuse

TENDINOPATHY & OVERUSE

Repetitive strain injuries from excessive or poorly managed training loads.

  • Patellar & quadriceps tendinopathy
  • Hamstring & adductor tendinopathy
  • Tennis / golfer’s elbow
  • Shin splints (MTSS)
Seek urgent care if: Acute severe pain with audible “snap” (possible rupture)

What is it?

Tendinopathy develops when cumulative load exceeds the tendon’s ability to recover.

Cartilage Injury & Arthroscopy

CARTILAGE INJURY & ARTHROSCOPY

Articular cartilage damage managed with arthroscopy for mechanical symptoms.

  • Chondral and osteochondral lesions
  • Loose bodies
  • Plica and impingement
Seek urgent care if: Recurrent joint locking with swelling

What is it?

Cartilage injury causes mechanical pain, swelling, and restriction of motion.

Performance & Return-to-Sport

PERFORMANCE & RETURN-TO-SPORT

Criteria-based return-to-sport programs with prevention strategies and performance optimisation.

  • Return-to-sport testing & protocols
  • Strength, power & plyometric progressions
  • Agility and neuromuscular training
  • Injury prevention programs (e.g. FIFA 11+, PEP)
Seek urgent care if: Increasing pain or instability during return phase

What is it?

Return-to-sport focuses on readiness testing and reducing reinjury risk while restoring performance.