Sports injuries generally have a number of phases on the path to recovery and our treatments will be appropriate for the relevant stage. Sports Injury Therapy isn't a specific technique, but a combination of other therapies that are applied at the correct time and appropriate to the nature of the injury.
So what can you expect? At the acute stage which is shortly after the injury when the pain and swelling are generally at their highest levels, our Deep Oscillation Therapy (DOT) is perfect and can help to reduce the inflammation and start to promote repair. It might also be beneficial to apply Kinesiology tape at this stage. It is usually wise to follow the RICE protocol of Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. As the injury progresses away from this initial acute stage, other Soft Tissue Therapy or massage techniques can be introduced to promote healing and to remodel any any scar tissue . This is likely to run alongside a rehabilitation program that might include strengthening or other exercises to help work your way back to fitness.
If you would like us to help you move better or with less pain, please make an appointment and we would be delighted to see how we can help.
