ACTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY and sports injury clinic

WHY PHYSIO? . . . Sports injuries

With more leisure time at our disposal, the participation in sport has increased greatly and led to an improvement in our general well-being. However, whether you are a professional or recreational sportsperson, you will inevitably have setbacks during training or performance. 

Traumatic injuries.  Such sports injuries occur suddenly and are obvious, for example a pulled calf muscle, dislocated shoulder or ruptured Achilles tendon. When a body part is put under sufficient stress and strain, damage of the tissues occurs with consequent pain and swelling.

Overuse/repetitive injuries. These sports injuries are more subtle and are inclined to have a slow onset and gradually worsen after the original discomfort. They are directly associated with a particular repetitive action, for example, shin splints in runners and tennis elbow.

Whether the injuries are through trauma or overuse, early intervention is essential.

At Active Physiotherapy, we are happy to negotiate discounted rates for sports club members and we can also provide treatment at training sessions.