Sports injuries

Sports injuries can refer to any sports-related injuries that occur during sports or exercise which involve the musculoskeletal system including the bones, muscles and cartilage.The most common causes of sports injuries include accidents, inadequate warm-up or from performing exercises beyond your current level of strength or fitness.

Some of the most common sports injuries are:

• Sprains – over-stretching or tears to the ligaments that join the ends of bones together. The most common joint sprain occur in the knee, ankle and wrist.
• Strains – pulls or tears of muscles or tendons. Common examples are hamstring and calf strains
• Fractures and dislocations

How can we help?

You will be assessed to determine the exact cause of your pain. The initial stage of treatment will aim to decrease pain and swelling and promote healing. Your physiotherapist may use manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy modalities, taping and/or acupuncture. Once the pain and inflammation have settled, treatment will focus on strength and conditioning. We will prescribe a tailor-made rehabilitation programme to work on mobility, strength, coordination, balance and proprioception.