What Are Sports Injuries
Whether you’re a weekend runner, gym-goer, or competitive athlete, sports injuries can be incredibly frustrating—especially when they stop you doing what you love.
At our clinic, we treat all types of sports injuries, including ligament sprains, muscle tears, overuse injuries, and impact trauma. We’ll assess the mechanics behind your injury, look at how you move, and identify any contributing factors like muscle imbalances, training load, or technique. Treatment might include hands-on therapy, strength and conditioning, taping, and a progressive rehab programme to get you back safely. We’ll also give you clear guidance on when and how to return to activity, so you can avoid setbacks.
Our goal is to not just treat the injury, but to make you more robust and resilient in the long run.
Whether you’re looking to return to running, golf, football, or the gym—we’ll help you come back stronger.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What has caused my Sports Injury?
Sports injuries can occur due to a number of reasons: an acute sudden injury such as a fall or over-reach when playing tennis or as a result of an overuse/repetitive activity. There may also be underlying biomechanical issues or weakness/tightness of adjacent tissues.
How long does it take to recover from Sports Injuries?
Acute injuries often settle within a few weeks with the right treatment. Often injuries can be slower to recover and you may need treatment over a longer time frame, especially if you’ve been having issues or niggles for a while.
The physiotherapist will discuss this with you at your first appointment
What treatments are available for Sports Injuries?
This will depend on what the physiotherapist finds on the assessment but could include progressive exercises, advice, electrotherapy, hand on treatments, taping and acupuncture/dry needling.
Will I need an X-ray or MRI?
This is often not needed.
An X-ray will be needed if a fracture is suspected as a result of an injury.
A MRI or ultrasound is most useful when considering next steps if physiotherapy has not been helpful, such as planning for surgery or an injection.
The physiotherapist will be able to discuss this with you and if necessary refer you to an appropriate service.
Can physiotherapy help prevent Sports Injuries from recurring?
Yes there is evidence that physiotherapy and exercise/activity can reduce further recurrences.