Some of the rehabilitation programs we implement cater to headaches, postural dysfunctions, neck and lower back pain, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, wrist pain, hip pain, sciatica, sacro-illiac dysfunction, pre and post-natal back pain, ligament injuries to the knee, achilles issues and plantar fasciitis.
Injuries
The following are a variety of the most common injuries that our team of specialist Physiotherapists are qualified to treat. If you are experiencing any of these, please be sure to book an appointment with us today.
Discover your injuries
Click on the body part that hurts and explore your symptoms.
Heel Pain/Plantar fasciitis
Sharp or aching pain under your heel that makes every step uncomfortable, especially first thing in the morning.
ACL Injuries
Knee instability or giving way after a twist, jump, or sudden stop, often limiting sport and confidence.
Anterior Knee Pain
Pain, stiffness, or swelling that limits walking, squatting, stairs, and everyday movement. Commonly pain at the front of the knee.
Shoulder Impingement
Pinching pain when lifting your arm or reaching overhead, often worsening with repetitive use.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Tightness or pain at the back of your ankle, especially during walking, running, or push-off.
Nail Restoration
Repairing damaged or fungal nails to restore healthy growth, appearance, and long-term nail integrity.
Lower Back Pain
Stiffness or aching that makes bending, sitting, or standing hard, often affecting sleep and energy.
Orthotics
Custom supports to improve alignment, reduce pain, and optimise movement from the ground up.
Elbow Pain
Pain around the elbow that affects gripping, lifting, training, or daily tasks.
Disc Bulge / Disc Injury
Back pain with possible leg symptoms caused by spinal disc irritation and nerve sensitivity.
Sciatic Pain
Sharp or burning pain travelling from your lower back down the leg, often with numbness or tingling.
Muscle Strain
Pulled or overstretched muscle causing soreness, weakness, and reduced movement.
Muscle Spasms
Sudden tight cramps that stop you mid-movement and restrict normal range.
Rotator Cuff Strain or Tear
Shoulder pain and weakness when lifting, reaching, or sleeping on that side.
Bursitis
Localised joint pain and swelling from irritated cushioning tissue, limiting comfortable movement.
Postural Shoulder Pain
Achy shoulders caused by prolonged sitting, screens, or poor upper-body posture.
Tension Headaches
Tight, pressure-like headaches linked to neck and shoulder tension, often stress-related.
Muscle Tightness Between Shoulder Blades
Deep upper-back tightness from posture, overload, or prolonged desk work.
Rib Joint Strain/ Pain
Sharp chest or upper-back pain that worsens with breathing, twisting, or reaching.
Tennis Elbow
Outer elbow pain from gripping or repetitive arm use, common in work and sport.
Golfer’s Elbow
Inner elbow pain affecting lifting, wrist movements, and everyday strength.
Repetitive Strain Injury
Ongoing pain from repeated movements, poor ergonomics, or load mismanagement.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand tingling, numbness, or weakness from nerve compression at the wrist.
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand tingling, numbness, or weakness from nerve compression at the wrist.
Tendonitis
Inflamed tendons causing pain with movement, loading, or sport-specific tasks.
Shin Splints
Aching pain along the shin during or after running, jumping, or training loads.
- Heel Pain
- ACL Injuries
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Shoulder Impingement
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Nail Restoration
- Lower Back Pain
- Orthotics
Heel Pain
- Sharp pain under the heel, especially with first steps in the morning
- Pain worsens after walking, standing, or running
- Tenderness around the inner heel or arch
Common Cause
Often linked to plantar fasciitis – irritation of the thick tissue supporting your foot’s arch.
Our Approach
- Hands-on treatment to reduce inflammation
- Targeted taping for arch support
- Strength and mobility program for the foot, ankle & calf
- Smart load management to stop pain from coming back
- Education to help you move better, longer
Hot Tip 🔥
Don’t stretch aggressively first thing. Instead, try 30–60 seconds of gentle ankle pumps and calf raises before walking.
Why Early Treatment Matters
Left untreated, heel pain can linger or return. Early intervention helps restore balance, reduce strain, and prevent chronic issues.
ACL Injuries
Symptoms
- Knee giving way or buckling
- Sudden swelling within hours of injury
- Pain with pivoting, cutting, or changing direction
- Difficulty straightening or bending the knee
- A popping sensation at the time of injury
Treatment
- Early assessment to confirm diagnosis and guide next steps
- Swelling and pain management
- Restoring knee extension and functional range
- Strength and neuromuscular control training for the knee and entire lower limb
- Prehabilitation before surgery or structured rehabilitation post-surgery
- Sport-specific rehab to build confidence before return to play
- We’ve worked closely with leading orthopaedic surgeons for years and can help guide you to the right specialist when needed
🔥 Hot Tip:
Avoid training or walking through swelling or instability. Early control of swelling and restoring full knee extension leads to a faster and stronger recovery.
ACL injuries are common in sport, especially during twisting or pivoting motions. Physiotherapy plays a key role in diagnosis, surgical preparation, and rehabilitation to rebuild strength, stability, and athletic readiness.
Anterior Knee Pain
Symptoms
- Dull ache or sharp discomfort at the front of the knee
- Pain during stairs, squats, lunges, or hills
- Ache after sitting for extended periods
- Hard-to-pinpoint pain around the kneecap
- Worsens with repeated loading or activity
Treatment
- Comprehensive lower limb assessment to identify root causes
- Load management strategies to reduce irritation
- Targeted taping to the knee, hip, or foot (as needed)
- Strength and control training across hip, knee, ankle, and core
- Gradual return to weight-bearing and functional movement
- ✳️ If required, orthotic support can be beneficial — especially when prescribed by our in-house podiatrist to complement your rehabilitation.
🔥 Hot Tip:
Don’t ignore pain during stairs or squats. Start by reducing load and focusing on control before going deeper or heavier.
Anterior knee pain is often linked to how your body absorbs force — not just the kneecap itself. Physiotherapy addresses movement control, strength, and sometimes foot mechanics to relieve pressure and support long-term recovery.
Shoulder Impingement
Symptoms
- Pain lifting the arm overhead
- Discomfort with gym, boxing, or overhead sport
- Pain felt on the outside of the shoulder or down the arm
- Pain with reaching, pressing, or throwing
- Worse with repeated overhead activity
Treatment
- Assessment of shoulder blade and upper limb movement
- Load reduction to settle inflammation
- Taping to improve shoulder positioning and awareness
- Strength and control work for the rotator cuff and scapular muscles
- Gradual return to overhead and sport-specific movements
🔥 Hot tip
If overhead movements hurt, reduce the load and range early. Training through pain only delays recovery.
Shoulder impingement is one of the most common reasons for lingering shoulder pain — and it often doesn’t just go away. Many people put up with it for years because the pain comes and goes depending on their posture and training load. But without proper diagnosis and intervention, it tends to return… just when you think it’s getting better.
At Insync, we focus on fixing the underlying issue: poor shoulder mechanics. With the right plan, you can finally move past the cycle of flare-ups and return to lifting, training, and competing pain-free.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Symptoms
- Pain or stiffness at the back of the ankle
- Worse with running, jumping, or pushing off
- Morning stiffness that eases with movement
- Tenderness or thickening through the tendon
- Pain that increases with training load
Treatment
- Load management to reduce tendon irritation
- Hands-on therapy as required
- Strengthening program for the calf and lower limb
- Gradual reloading of the tendon
- Taping or support strategies if needed
- Guidance around training volume, footwear, and recovery
- Custom orthotics may be recommended to offload the tendon and improve biomechanics where necessary
🔥 Hot tip
Complete rest often slows recovery. Reducing your load while continuing the right strengthening program delivers far better long-term outcomes.
Achilles tendinopathy typically develops from repetitive overload — often seen in runners, gym-goers, and those increasing training volume too quickly. Many patients put up with it for months, hoping it’ll pass… but it rarely does without the right strategy.
At Insync, we tailor your rehab to the stage of your tendinopathy. We also assess your footwear, running mechanics, and may recommend orthotics if your biomechanics are contributing to overload — so there are no surprises during your consult. With the right approach, you can build tendon strength, reduce pain, and return to movement with confidence.
Nail Restoration
Symptoms
- Pain or pressure under the nail
- Nail lifting, thickening, or discolouration
- Tenderness after trauma, sport, or repeated pressure
- Ongoing discomfort in the toe or finger
Treatment
- Assessment of the nail and surrounding tissue
- Safe removal or conservative management of the damaged nail
- Protection of the nail bed during regrowth
- Advice to reduce pressure and irritation (footwear, load, habits)
- Ongoing monitoring to support healthy nail recovery
- In some cases, podiatric nail restoration materials may be used for aesthetics or nail bed protection
🔥 Hot tip
Avoid cutting or removing a damaged nail yourself. DIY nail care often delays healing and can increase the risk of fungal infections or permanent nail changes.
Nail injuries are common in sports, hiking, dance, or even from ill-fitting footwear — but they’re also one of the most neglected. Many patients wait for the nail to “sort itself out,” only to have it lift, split, thicken, or grow back distorted.
At Insync, we prioritise not only the health but the appearance of your nail. Depending on the cause and condition, your clinician may also discuss orthotics, pressure-relieving footwear, or nail restoration overlays to help improve long-term outcomes and prevent recurrence.
Lower Back Pain
Symptoms
- Ache or stiffness in the lower back
- Pain with bending, lifting, or sitting
- Feeling locked up or restricted
- Trouble standing tall after sitting
- Pain that flares with specific movements
Treatment
- Assessment of movement and contributing factors
- Pain relief and hands-on therapy
- Strength and control training for hips and trunk
- Gradual return to daily activity
🔥 Hot Tip
Avoid total rest. Gentle movement improves healing, while inactivity can increase stiffness and delay recovery.
Physio Insight:
Lower back pain often stems from how your spine handles daily load, not just one clear injury. We focus on restoring mobility, building strength, and rebuilding confidence in your body. Addressing the why behind your symptoms helps reduce flare-ups long term.
Orthotics
Symptoms
- Ongoing foot, arch, or heel pain
- Recurrent lower limb injuries
- Pain with walking or running
- Fatigue or instability on your feet
- Limited progress despite treatment
Treatment
- Biomechanical assessment and gait analysis
- Custom orthotics or adjusted prefabricated devices
- Integration with a tailored strength and rehab plan
- Advice on footwear, training load, and lifestyle factors
- Periodic review to optimise results
🔥 Hot Tip
Orthotics don’t replace strength—they’re a tool to help your body move better while we retrain the system.
Physio Insight:
Orthotics help redistribute load and support healthy movement—but we only recommend them when they’re truly needed. Our in-house podiatrist works closely with our physios to ensure they’re used alongside a proper rehab plan. That’s how we get lasting results, not band-aid fixes.
