Solevo Physio

Adolescent Sports Injuries & Physiotherapy in Brookvale

Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and physical development, which can place additional demands on muscles, tendons and developing bones. We treat a range of conditions affecting active children and teenagers. Our aim is to manage pain, support healthy development and help young athletes stay active and return to sport safely.

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When to see a GP first

Brookvale4/42-46 Wattle Road, Brookvale NSW 2100
Terrey Hills · Wednesdays17 Yulong Avenue, Terrey Hills NSW 2084

No referral required
One-on-one with a physiotherapist
Assessment before any exercise plan

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Understanding it

Adolescent injuries we treat

During growth spurts, bones can grow faster than surrounding muscles and tendons adapt, sometimes contributing to tightness, pain and increased sensitivity around growth plates. Combined with the demands of training and sport, this can make adolescents more susceptible to certain injuries.

Whether your child is experiencing knee or heel pain during sport, struggling with recurring injuries or recovering from a sporting injury, we tailor treatment and rehabilitation to their stage of development, activity levels and sporting goals.

Common adolescent injuries

Osgood-Schlatter disease (traction apophysitis of the knee)
Sever’s disease (traction apophysitis of the heel)
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome (traction apophysitis of the kneecap)
Hip and pelvic apophysitis
Growth-related heel, knee and hip pain
Muscle strains, including hamstring, calf and groin injuries
Ankle sprains and ligament injuries
Knee ligament and meniscus injuries
Patellofemoral pain (kneecap-related pain)
Bone stress injuries

Why it happens

What contributes to adolescent injuries?

Growth and development

During growth spurts, bones can grow faster than muscles and tendons adapt. This can increase tension around growth plates and attachment sites, contributing to conditions such as Osgood-Schlatter and Sever’s disease.

Changes in training load

Sudden increases in training frequency, intensity or sporting commitments can place greater demands on a developing body, particularly when recovery is limited.

Strength and muscle flexibility

Changes in muscle length, strength and flexibility during growth can affect how the body manages sporting movements and physical demands.

Repetitive loading

Sports involving repeated running, jumping, kicking and changes of direction can place significant demands on developing bones, joints and tendons.

How physiotherapy can help

How we assess and treat adolescent injuries

AssessmentWe discuss your child’s symptoms, sporting activities, training schedule and goals, then assess their movement, strength and function to understand what may be contributing to their pain.
Manage symptomsTreatment focuses on managing pain, modifying activity where needed and maintaining appropriate movement and strength while symptoms settle. We’ll provide guidance around training adjustments and when it is appropriate to continue or temporarily modify activity.
Build strength and return to sportProgressive strengthening, balance and sport-specific exercises help restore function and build tolerance for training and competition. Rehabilitation is tailored to your child’s development, sporting demands and goals, with a gradual return to sport when appropriate.

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Services that can help

Sports Physiotherapy

Return to play programs for athletes and active people.

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Physio

Assessment, hands-on treatment and strength-led rehab for pain and injury.

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Safety first

When to see a GP or seek urgent care

Inability to weight-bear or walk following an injury
Significant swelling or an obvious deformity following a fall or sporting injury
Severe or worsening pain, particularly pain that occurs at rest or wakes your child at night
A hot, red or swollen joint accompanied by fever or feeling very unwell
Persistent or worsening bone pain, particularly pain that is becoming more localised or occurs with progressively less activity
Significant pain following an injury with loss of movement or function

Persistent or worsening pain should be medically assessed rather than assumed to be a normal part of growing. Sudden severe pain, suspected fracture or inability to weight-bear following an injury warrants urgent medical assessment.

FAQs

What to expect from adolescent sports physiotherapy

Keep playing?

Not every injury requires stopping sport completely. We’ll help determine which activities can continue, what may need modifying and when a temporary break from certain activities is appropriate.

Growth and development?

Some conditions, particularly traction apophysitis, are related to growth and may fluctuate during periods of rapid development. We’ll help manage symptoms while maintaining appropriate strength and activity.

Time frame?

Some conditions settle over several weeks, while growth-related injuries can require ongoing management as the body develops.

At home

You’ll receive practical advice and exercises to help manage symptoms, maintain strength and support recovery between appointments. We’ll also provide guidance for parents and young athletes around training loads and return to sport.

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Clinically reviewed by Emma Docker, Physiotherapist. Last reviewed November 2026.