Lateral hip pain can have many causes, but one of the most common sources comes from a tendinopathy of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles. Traditionally this pain presentation was often diagnosed as Greater Trochanteric bursitis, but research has found that any pain associated with the bursa is normally secondary to a tendinopathy. This grouping of conditions is sometimes referred to as Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS).

Hamstring strains are a common injury in sports, especially those that involve sprinting and kicking. In 2020, they made up 26% of all injuries in the AFL while accounting for 79% of all muscular injuries. The physical demands of AFL, such as acceleration, agility, endurance, kicking, and bending to pick up the ball, may contribute to this high prevalence. Although hamstring injuries are not unique to football and are common in other sports like soccer, rugby, athletics, and cricket, they are particularly prevalent among AFL footballers of all levels. This makes them the most common injury in sports with high-speed running and acceleration.

Plantar heel pain is a common injury that can affect both active and sedentary individuals. It was earlier known as plantar fasciitis but is now referred to as plantar fasciopathy. This degenerative condition occurs due to overloaded tissues, causing swelling and sensitivity. Rehabilitation involving progressive loading of these tissues won't cause further damage.

Lateral ankle sprains are common in sports and in general population. Up to 70% of people might experience it in their life, and it has the highest re-injury rate of all lower leg injuries. The risk of re-injury within 12 months is doubled, possibly due to insufficient rehabilitation or early return to sports.