AnkleInjuriesSprains to the ankle are one of the most common sporting injuries. A sprain is defined as a tearing of the ligaments that connect bone to bone and help stabilise the joint. Sports requiring jumping, turning and twisting movements such as basketball,...
Volleyball Fact SheetFacts on volleyball injuriesVolleyball is a highly competitive and skilled sport played by all ages and levels throughout Australia. Statistics from the Australian Sports Commission’s 2006 survey showed an estimated 196,500 Australians aged 15...
Tennis Fact SheetFacts on Tennis injuriesTennis is a popular international sport catering to all ages and skill levels. Statistics from the Australian Sports Commission’s 2006 survey showed an estimated 1,130,700 Australians aged 15 years and older played tennis in...
In-Line Skating Fact SheetFacts on in-line skating injuriesIn-line skating is a popular recreational and fitness activity among children, adolescents and adults. Statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) survey: Children’s participation in cultural and...
BasketballFact SheetFacts on Basketball injuriesBasketball is one of the most popular sports in Australia with players of all ages and skill levels participating. Statistics from the Australian Sports Commission’s 2006 survey showed an estimated 541,600 Australians...
AFL Fact SheetFacts on Australian Football InjuriesAustralian football is one of the most popular sports in Australia, with thousands playing and watching the sport each year. Statistics show there were 638,000 registered participants in Australian football across the...