Surf athletes on the Sunshine Coast push their bodies harder than almost any other junior sport. Understanding training load, recovery and injury prevention is essential to staying healthy and competitive. In this expert guide, Maroochydore physiotherapist Kirstie Tyson explains the evidence behind common surf lifesaving injuries, how to monitor load safely and the recovery strategies that genuinely make a difference.

Concussion can occur in any sport. This guide outlines essential concussion management principles including assessment, clinical care, rehabilitation and safe return to play. Learn how SurfEdge Sports Physiotherapy applies evidence based strategies to support athletes through recovery and back to confident performance.

Brain Endurance Training with SOMA is a powerful way to improve decision making, mental resilience and performance under fatigue. At SurfEdge Sports Physiotherapy in Maroochydore, we are one of only two physiotherapy clinics in Australia offering SOMA driven cognitive performance training. With experience in this field since 2019, we help athletes build the mental endurance needed to perform at a higher level in surf sports, running, field and court based competition.

Bone stress injuries are one of the most common overuse issues in runners, often caused by rapid training increases, low energy availability and poor bone load tolerance. This physiotherapy focussed guide explains why bone stress injuries happen, how to recognise early warning signs and the evidence based strategies runners and coaches can use to prevent them and return to full performance safely.

Build stronger bones with the ONERO™ Program at SurfEdge Sports Physiotherapy — a research-backed exercise program proven to improve bone density, strength, and balance for people with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Supervised by accredited physiotherapists, ONERO™ uses safe, high-intensity resistance and impact training to reduce fracture risk and restore confidence in movement. Book your initial bone health consultation today at SurfEdge Sports Physiotherapy, Sunshine Coast.

Ankle injuries are the most common injury in basketball, affecting players from juniors to professionals. Frequent jumping, landing and sudden direction changes put huge stress on the ankle joint, leading to sprains and chronic instability if not managed well. In this article, we break down how often ankle injuries occur, what causes them, and the latest evidence on prevention and rehab to keep players on the court longer.