Are you an athlete grappling with persistent knee pain? Or did you strain your shoulder with excess throws, sparking concerns about surgery? Regardless of the athlete’s caliber, sports injuries are commonplace. Our cohesive team is equipped to keep you in the game with effective rehabilitation techniques for sports injuries!
Sports injuries aren’t reserved for professionals or seasoned amateurs. Quite often, individuals who’ve recently embarked on an exercise regime or engaged in recreational activities are more prone to sports injuries. Our team of experienced physiotherapists excel at injury management and prevention.
Connect with Newcastle Physiotherapy now to schedule an appointment. Under the guidance of our sports rehabilitation experts, you won’t have to worry about your next steps. We’re committed to getting you back into the sports you’re passionate about!
Common Sports Injuries: What to Watch Out For
Most sports injuries involve damage to the soft tissues — the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is crucial to address these injuries, be they acute, traumatic, or chronic overuse injuries. Athletes often delay seeking help, which can exacerbate the situation.
Recognizing the difference between injury warning signs and post-training soreness can be tricky, as can deciding when to rest versus persevere.
Early injury identification facilitates “active recovery,” enabling the athlete to re-engage with sports sooner than waiting and hoping for improvement. Our physiotherapy team leverages injury assessments to help athletes and their families gauge the severity of the condition and devise suitable resolution strategies.
Sprains vs. Strains: What’s the Difference?
SPRAINS:
Sprains occur when a ligament becomes overstretched or torn, typically due to trauma. Whether from an ankle roll on uneven terrain, an external impact, or a tackling mishap, these incidents force the joint beyond its normal range, resulting in ligament damage. Ankles, knees, and wrists are most susceptible, though sprains can happen at any joint.
STRAINS:
Strains refer to muscle and/or tendon injuries. Tendons — the fibrous tissues connecting muscles to bones — often experience strains, especially in the back or leg (typically the hamstring), usually due to non-contact injuries like overstretching.
Your physiotherapist will evaluate your injury to determine the optimal treatment approach. The focus is pain relief and mobility restoration, followed by exercises that gradually reintroduce you to sports participation. Our treatment plans often encompass manual techniques and targeted exercises to alleviate pain, enhance tissue mobility, and expedite recovery.
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Techniques at Newcastle Physiotherapy: Your Journey to Healing!
At Newcastle Physiotherapy, our trained physiotherapists are devoted to delivering the most effective treatments for sports-related injuries. To gain an in-depth understanding of your condition, our physiotherapists initiate the process with a comprehensive evaluation. Choosing the right exercises for your return to sports is essential. Our physiotherapists excel at rehabilitating people post-injury and guiding them back to their favorite sports pain-free.
This involves meticulously reviewing your medical history to gather vital data about existing conditions or past injuries that could influence your current circumstances. We employ specialized testing techniques to evaluate your strength, flexibility, range of motion, and any specific functional limitations resulting from the sports injury.
Along with our knowledge and experience, a program that is tailored to your specific situation is needed to aid your rehabilitation and reintegrate you into training and competition. Our physiotherapists apply proven strategies to craft a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique requirements including the following:
- Manual Therapy: Our therapists harness the power of hands-on techniques in manual therapy to tackle soft tissue restrictions, joint mobility issues, and muscle imbalances.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Guided by our therapists, you’ll engage in targeted exercises designed to boost strength, stability, and flexibility. Your customized exercises will be used to meet the specific demands of your sports-related injury. These exercises progressively intensify as your condition gets better.
- Functional Training: Sports injuries often necessitate focusing on functional training to restore your ability to perform specific movements and activities integral to your sport. Our physiotherapists weave sport-specific exercises and activities into your rehabilitation regimen, enabling you to re-engage with your desired athletic pursuits safely.
- Patient Education: We firmly advocate for equipping our patients with knowledge about their conditions and self-care methods. Our therapists educate you on injury prevention tactics, correct body mechanics, and exercises you can independently maintain to sustain your progress and avert future injuries.
Based on your unique requirements, your sports rehab specialist will devise a specific treatment plan to facilitate your return to sports and avert further injuries. Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend enthusiast, or someone aspiring to reclaim an active lifestyle, we’re here to help you reach your goals.
See How Our Rehabilitation Techniques Could Aid Your Sports Injuries Today!
Our integrated team also handles tendonitis, arthritis, stress fractures, and muscle pain. Our physiotherapists will collaborate with parents, coaches, and other health professionals to ensure the athlete not only recovers but can also bolster strength, improve sport-specific function, and reduce re-injury risk.
Call us today for a comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment program!
