Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries are very common. Believe it or not, you do not necessarily have to play a sport to sustain a sport injury.
People may describe pain that develops quite suddenly but more commonly, pain may occur more gradually. The pain may prevent you from being able to play your sport or enjoy your day to day activities. Mode Physiotherapy can carry out appropriate assessment to help diagnose your problem.
For more information about sports injuries, click on the sections below.
Important symptoms to monitor
We suggest a more urgent medical assessment if you notice the following
- Sudden inability to use your arm/ leg following trauma
- Hearing a sudden pop in your ankle with an inability to weight bear
- Significant pain with bruising / swelling following trauma
- Being unable to weight bear at all on your leg if you have injured your ankle or knee
Do I need a scan?
Carrying out routine scans is not required in most cases. Around 95% of scans will show normal age related and coincidental findings which may not be related to your symptoms. An assessment from Mode Physiotherapy will be able to determine if you require a scan.
At Mode Physiotherapy we have access to private MRI facilities and have a vast amount of experience in referring for MRI investigations.
Are there things I should avoid?
Usually there is nothing that you should avoid but you do need to listen to your symptoms and adjust your activities accordingly.
It is important to keep moving as much as possible. There may be some activities that are painful, but this doesnt mean that is it causing you any damage. Mode Physiotherapy will be able to work with you to get you back doing the activities you enjoy.
Should I take pain relief?
It is important to discuss pain relief with your local pharmacist or GP. If your pain levels are better controlled, this will enable you to keep more active and by keeping active it will help to maintain your strength and movement. This approach could lead to a quicker recovery.
A physiotherapist will be able to advise if you need to discuss pain relief with your GP or Pharmacist.
How can Mode Physiotherapy help with my sports injury?
At Mode Physiotherapy we have extensive experience in managing a variety of Sports Injuries, such as:
Hamstring Strains
Shin Splints
Groin Strains
Ankle Strains
Muscle Tears
Ligament Injuries
One of our physiotherapist will be able to help diagnose the cause of your pain as well as provide advice and guidance on ways to manage it. Often this will include a combination of hands on treatment and a tailored rehabilitation programme.
