Sports Therapy can also be beneficial for patients who have previously been injured but did not participate in a rehabilitation program.
The biggest risk factor for injury is previous injury, which can cause movement deficiencies or anatomical changes that impact the way we move. Sports Therapy can assess and treat these changes to ensure that the patient is fully rehabilitated from their injury.
Sports Therapy can be used to assess, treat, and rehabilitate a wide range of injuries. A variety of treatment techniques such as ice, sports massage, joint mobilizations, exercise prescription, neural mobilization, and kinesiology taping can be used to reduce symptoms and return the patient back to function. Once normal function is restored, the rehabilitation must focus on preparing the injured area for the demands of the patient’s sport, activity, and lifestyle. Sports Therapy ensures that the patient is confident and physically capable of returning to their sport, and the chance of re-injury is reduced.
Sports Therapy is not just for athletes. It can be helpful for everybody, regardless of activity levels or sport participation. By improving fundamental movement patterns and identifying and addressing deficits in mobility or stability, Sports Therapy can improve performance in daily activities and reduce the risk of injury. Symptoms reduction is just one part of the bigger picture of Sports Therapy.
