Sport injuries
It is important to treat acute sports injuries promptly to limit the potential for the problem to develop into a chronic condition!
Physio2go® employs a number of specialist physiotherapists with post-graduate training in the management of sports related injuries. Sports injuries require fast and accurate diagnosis so that treatment can target the structure at fault quickly and precisely allowing a speedy recovery.
Many sports people have biomechanical factors that contribute towards a repetitive micro-trauma lesion. This can lead to misalignment as a result of poor dynamic control of one or more joints due to structural changes or muscle weakness. It is important to ensure that these issues are addressed, especially in the case of repeated injury to those ‘weak spots’!
Diagnosis
An appreciation to detail is vital in diagnosis of these injuries. The mechanism of injury is often key in identifying the structures that may have been put under excessive stress at the moment of injury, or repetitively put under micro-trauma leading to a more gradual onset of symptoms. In most cases your clinical history coupled with our therapist’s assessment and examination provides enough information to initiate treatment. When required, physio2go works in collaboration with your GP or Consultant to ensure that any further investigation, x-rays/scans are employed to initiate a treatment plan.
Individualized Treatment Packages
It is essential that management of the injury takes into account the specific needs of the patient. The school age footballer or tennis player will require a different level of intervention than the middle-age weekend cricket player or golfer. The expectations of the patient, the underlying level of fitness and the potential for other health problems should and do come into play when setting goals for treatment.
A wide range of treatments are available at physio2go to facilitate and maximize your recovery:
- Manual therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Sports specific exercise therapy
- Manipulation
- Acupuncture
These treatment modalities combined with further exercise at home will speed the process along.
For more information call 01727 850925
or at local rate nationwide on
0845 5214045
or email us at info@physio2go.co.uk
PHYSIOTOOLS
Your physiotherapist can supply you with a tailored exercise plan to suit your requirements. Each exercise includes a video that demonstrates how to perform the exercise.