What is Sports Rehabilitation?

Sports Rehabilitation has evolved to fill the gap left between existing professions such as Physiotherapy, Sports Science and Coaching.

Sports injuries, whether for the competitive athlete or individuals involved in recreational play, interfere with their lifestyles. Sports rehabilitation is designed to help active people return to those active lifestyles.

What problems can be treated effectively? 

·        Sports Injuries

·        Sprains and Strains

·        Knee Ligament or Cartilage Injuries

·        Arthritis 

·        Back Pain 

·        Neck Pain 

·        Fractures

And many more……

What treatments are available?

The therapist will evaluate your problems and with your input develop a treatment plan that may consist of modalities like ultrasound and electrical stimulation (TENS). Manual treatments such as mobilization and stretching may also be indicated.

Therapeutic exercise is the mostly frequently used tool to develop improved performance through strength, endurance, flexibility and balance exercises. Finally, a progression of functional exercises is used as a means to return you to previous levels of activity or sports. 

The problem was, when athletes were "cured" of their injuries, they still were not be fit enough to continue full training, and therefore required a period of specific rehabilitation in order for them to get back to full training and competitive capabilities. The Sports Rehabilitator was the key person to fill the gap in this rehabilitation process and work alongside the existing professionals.

Rehabilitation is often the forgotten part of sports participation.  Athletes, referees, umpires, coaches and other participants are often considered and supported while they are participating but ignored, forgotten or dismissed as soon as they are unable to put in a performance. 

 It is vital that individuals involved in sport, including those who promote sport, take some responsibility for the athlete after a life-changing incident in their sport, such as premature retirement through a sports injury or illness, or after disciplinary action for misconduct.

I am able to personal train people and athletes through their full rehabilitation programmes to get them back to full fitness.

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