Jay KasthuriarachchiFeb 17, 20222 min readSimplifying Load ManagementThe intricacies of load management are complicated, but the basic premise is this; the body needs to be gradually exposed to a new or a...
Jay KasthuriarachchiFeb 7, 20222 min readThe SportsFit Return To Sport Testing BatteryFollowing a lower leg injury, whether it be ankle, hip, knee, or even returning to sport after a knee reconstruction, knowing if you are...
Jay KasthuriarachchiFeb 3, 20222 min readWhat Happens in a Laterjet Surgery? **The following is taken from JaytheSportsPhysio's instagram page. It is reproduced with permission** There are a number of surgical...
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 26, 20222 min readRisk Factors in an ACL injuryAn ACL injury can be one of the most catastrophic injuries that can occur in sports. It often requires a long lay off, months of rehab,...
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 20, 20222 min readThe Stages In An Ankle Injury RehabAround 30% of all sport injuries occur in the ankle, making it one of the more common injuries seen by physios. The most commonly injured...
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 16, 20223 min readNon- Operative Treatment of an ACL InjuryIt is actually possible to come back to sport without ACL surgery. There are numerous examples in professional sport of athletes at the elit
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 16, 20223 min readExamples of Athletes Who Successfully Returned to Sport Without an ACL For many people, rupturing their ACL can be the most traumatic (non- life threatening) injury you can sustain. Many believe that their...
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 11, 20221 min readWhy does an ATFL tear not require surgery? A lot of people panic when they read "ruptured" on a scan or a report. A lot of the time, its a cause for concern. For the ATFL, not so mu
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 7, 20223 min readSports Physio Rehabilitation For An ACL InjuryWhen planning for an ACL rehab, there are a lot of things we need to consider. The graft type, the sport you want to go back into, what...
Jay KasthuriarachchiJan 2, 20222 min readSigns and Symptoms of an ACL RuptureAn ACL rupture can sometimes be obvious. But sometimes it can be a bit more subtle. Here are a few signs and symptoms of an ACL rupture...
Jay KasthuriarachchiSep 13, 20212 min readThe Best Type of ACL GraftThere are a lot of factors to consider when decieding which graft to go for in an ACL reconstruction. Obviously you want the best graft for