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We offer a sports therapy service to bridge the gap between traditional physiotherapy and your return to activity and sport. Traditional physical diagnosis and treatment is effective in managing the symptoms initially.  However at times it does not fully address the underlying biomechanical or postural problems. This will increase the likelihood of the condition reoccurring and may lead to further injury to related tissues.

 

Every injury is unique to the individual depending upon occupation or sport. Many people simply accept their functional ability may never improve and rely on short-term relief from painkillers, surgical supports and topical treatments. While this may provide a ‘quick fix’, the actual cause of the problem is being ignored and therefore the condition is unlikely to be resolved. As their condition worsens, exercise becomes increasingly fatiguing and painful and many people become reluctant to exercise. This creates a vicious circle of inactivity, leading to reduced functional ability, which in turn exacerbates the original problem.

 

Over 70% of sports, injuries are caused by non-contact situations where there has been no physical trauma. These injuries are therefore due to an inherent weakness or musculoskeletal dysfunction whether it be biomechanical, postural or from overuse. These injuries could often have been prevented with the correct rehabilitation programme.

 

Our sports therapists are able to administer short -term pain relief, identify biomechanical weaknesses or abnormalities and correct them via an individual rehabilitation programme tailored to your lifestyle to help with the long-term management of the condition.

 

Sports therapy is important in treating:

Additionally, it has been shown to be very successful in decreasing pain, increasing ranges of motion and restoring full function following surgery.

 

Evidence also exists for efficacy of sports therapy prior to surgery to strengthen the affected area, which often results in shorter rehabilitation period post surgery.

 

Sports therapy plays a vital role in the prevention of injuries through specific exercise programmes with focus on the correction of joint mal-alignment, muscle imbalances and posture.

 

Combinations of treatments are used including:

 

If our sports rehabilitators feel that you require further specialist treatment or investigation then you will be referred to a relevant member of the Sports Injury team.