Sports Injuries

Participation in sports and exercise is very beneficial to your overall health, however it can also lead to injury. Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse or direct trauma, and are generally divided into 2 categories: acute and chronic. Acute injuries happen suddenly due to some kind of trauma or fall. Ankle sprains are a very common example of an acute sports injury. Chronic injuries are caused by overuse of the same muscles or joint over a period of time, which leads to injury.

What can contribute to a sports injury?

• Improper Warm Up/Cool Down
• Poor Core Strength
• Poor Muscle Strength
• Reduced Flexibility
• Poor Technique
• Structural Abnormalities

Some of the more common sports injuries include ankle sprains, runner's knee, iliotibial band syndrome, tendonitis, knee Sprains (ACL, MCL), tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, shin splints, hamstring strain, groin strain, stress fractures.

What is the treatment?

Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. Physiotherapy, osteopathy and massage therapy can help to rehabilitate the injured site and, help you return to your sport/exercise safely. The PhysioPlus Health Group team has specific training in sports medicine and will help you recover through a closely monitored program that is optimal for you. Treatment can include hands-on treatment to improve mobility, modalities to reduce pain and inflammation, sport specific strengthening exercises and education on injury prevention.

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