Sports Injuries
If you have kicked a football, swung a golf club, hit a tennis ball, jumped hurdles, bowled a cricket ball or engaged in other sporting activities, there is a chance you may have experienced a sports injury.
Does a sprained ankle, torn abductor muscle or anterior cruciate ligament injury sound familiar?
Fitness trends have dictated an upswing in the number of people becoming more physically active and therefore increased the risk of sustaining injury.
Even 'working out' at the gym can cause issues for some people as a result of excessive, prolonged activity at the bench beyond their comfort range and capabilities.
Apart from the physical discomfort they cause, sports injuries can bring the added psychological & financial stresses to a person. Some sporting injuries can prevent you from participating in your daily workout and may even be serious enough to prevent you from working altogether.
Naturally, recovery outcomes depend on the severity of the injury, the care you receive and how well you heal.
An important determinant which may impact on both your ability and time to recover is the initial course of action taken when the injury was sustained.
Sports enthusiasts, under the care of Downs Physiotherapy, can feel confident knowing they will be assisted along the way to optimal health with intensive rehabilitation programs specially designed for their needs & specific injury.
Downs Physiotherapy patients are given every opportunity to make a full and speedy recovery supported by the latest technology and hands on techniques.
Education is a significant component in the recovery prevention of future injury while maintaining their current fitness levels.
This includes tips on pre-play preparation such as exercise, stretching and warming up and the importance of cooling down after a game.
In addition to developing an exercise plan, the physiotherapists at Downs Physiotherapy can employ a wide variety of preventative & relieving taping techniques for everyday living or competitive sporting events.
Strapping is a great and effective tool in preventing sporting injuries as it provides:
1. A structural support to a joint; and
2. A constant feedback to the body regarding the position of a joint
Furthermore, strapping is also beneficial for our everyday lives as it:
1. Helps to de-load overactive & tight muscles; and
2. Provides postural feedback
Braces can also be fitted & applied which, in the long term, can be more cost effective when compared to strapping.
Balance programs have proven invaluable in the recovery process and studies have shown that people with recurrent sporting injuries present with deficits in muscle strength & joint feedback processes.
Downs Physiotherapy can assist in this area with its customised programs.
Increasingly, physiotherapists support elite athletes to maintain their strength and agility while rehabilitating everyday sports enthusiasts back to physical health and well-being.
Downs Physiotherapy aims for quicker recovery back to sport & exercise while empowering the patient with the tools & strategies to help minimise the rate of recurrrence, thus keeping you on your feet and with the ability to exercise for the promotion of your own health.
Downs Physiotherapy staff takes a holistic approach to health restoration and maintenance in consultation with medical specialists and/or sports coaches.
Are they on your team?
Call Jeremy Wilson 4632 6672 to enlist help today.
