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Sports Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy is a field of Physiotherapy. It focusses on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in relation to sport and physical activity.
Sports Physiotherapists have expert knowledge and skills in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries so they can
- optimise your return to sport after injury,
- resolve chronic or recurrent injuries and prevent further injury,
- enhance your sporting performance and sports technique, and
- increase your flexibility, muscle control and strength
Sports Physiotherapists work with weekend warriors, aspirational athletes, professional sports people and olympic champions.
Sports Injury Treatment
The immediate treatment of any soft tissue injury consists of the RICER protocol - rest, ice, compression, elevation and referral. The protocol should be followed for 48-72 hours. The aim is to reduce the bleeding and damage within the joint.The No HARM protocol should also be applied - no heat, no alcohol, no running or activity, and no massage. This will ensure decreased bleeding and swelling in the injured area.
This regime should be used for all ligament sprains, muscle sprains and muscle bruises. Referral for bumps and bruises which occur in sport or physical activity, other than those which are minor is recommended.
Sports Physiotherapists are highly trained and experienced in...
- Crisis management, enabling them to take immediate care of injuries on the field.
- Providing skilled diagnosis of sporting injuries.
- Correcting muscle imbalances and posture.
- Prescribing exercise rehabilitation programs for specific injuries.
- Biomechanical analysis of sports technique to improve sports performance and prevent injury.
- providing education about injury management, prevention & maximising sporting performance.
- Designing stretching programs for teams and individuals.
- Advising on appropriate warm up, cool down and recovery programs.
- Providing pre-season screening and injury prevention programs.
