The Most Common Sports Injuries That Physiotherapists Can Help With

If you’re an athlete, it’s very likely that you’ve suffered some or the other injuries over the course of your career. For most professionals, injury is a fact of life and most athletes have come to accept it. However, when your livelihood depends on the peak performance of your body, you want to recover quickly and well.

It’s quite common for people to recover faster from surgery and sport injuries with the help of physiotherapists. It is one of the best ways to get back into your peak physical condition as soon as possible.

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Conditions in which Physiotherapy can help

There are some very common problems that most people experience in this field. When you go to an experienced physiotherapist, you know that he or she has the exposure and experience to design a treatment plan specifically for your condition. Here’s a list of the common injuries that physiotherapists can help you recover from:

Back pain

This can be caused by nerve compression, disc injury or protrusion. Back pain can often make life miserable. Even small tasks like walking and sitting can be difficult if you suffer from severe back pain. A good physiotherapist will use several techniques and slowly help your back recover.

Tendonitis

This can be caused due to the shoulder rotator cuff syndrome. Problems with the rotator cuff almost always lead to limited amount of mobility. You might not be able to reach behind or up without feeling some strain. A good physiotherapist will carefully soothe the inflamed muscle and tendons around the area. They will help you restore full range of movement and this ensures the stress and strain you feel in that area goes away.

Joint and ligament sprains

These usually happen when you play sports that involve a lot of movement, kicking, and other such activities. The knees and ankles are the most vulnerable parts of the body and these get affected the most. Such injuries should never be ignored as they can compound over time and lead to serious consequences. A good physiotherapist will ease the tension and pain around the affected area and help you recover quickly.

Foot and heel pain

These pains might be due to plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgi, and other such problems. If the sport you play includes considerable running and kicking, it can result in chronic foot and heel pain. Such pain can make it difficult to manage daily activities without straining those areas. You’ll find that your balance doesn’t work as well as it should and you can’t walk great distances. While your foot might not be aching, it’s a good idea to give it a rest for a few days.

Repetitive strain syndromes

This is one of the most common injuries in sports like tennis, table tennis, badminton, etc. Problems like tennis elbow or frontal knee pain can also be addressed through a comprehensive session of physiotherapy. Athletes today have an army of physiotherapists to work with them. This helps them recover from different injuries very quickly.

Chronic pain

Over time, a physiotherapist would be able to address chronic pain in the back, hips and lower limbs. While there’s no guarantee that the pain would go away completely, a physiotherapist can help you manage the pain and reduce it.

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Experienced Physiotherapists

If you want to know more about the importance of physiotherapy and its benefits, you can get in touch with us at New Body Physiotherapy and Postural Management. Just fill in this contact us form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also give us a call at 02 9958 2277.

Best Regards,
Corey Iskenderian