Sports physiotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on helping athletes to reduce pain and injuries, improve performance, and recover quickly from injuries. It uses a combination of manual therapies, strength and conditioning exercises, and modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and ice/heat therapy to help athletes recover from injury.

At Granville, our Sports physiotherapists are experts in identifying and treating muscle, joint, and nerve problems that can occur due to sports or exercise. In addition, we will provide advice on how to prevent injuries and maximize performance. Sports physiotherapists work with athletes of all levels and ages, from professional to recreational. 

• Sports physiotherapy can help people who suffer from pain, stiffness, or weakness in their muscles, joints, and tendons due to sports-related activities.
• It can also assist in the recovery of sports injuries or help in the prevention of future injuries. This type of physiotherapy utilizes specific exercise regimens and techniques tailored to the athlete’s sport and physical capabilities.
• It can include stretching, strengthening, balance exercises, and manual therapy techniques such as massage or joint mobilization. Some physiotherapy even includes hydrotherapy and other injury prevention methods, such as bracing or taping.
• A physiotherapist will provide an appropriate treatment plan by performing a thorough assessment of an individual’s strength, flexibility, endurance, body mechanics, and medical history. The goal is usually a combination of education about injury prevention, stretches, exercises, and therapeutic modalities (such as ultrasound) designed to improve the patient’s condition.
• A personalized treatment plan is vital because it allows the individual to continue participating in their chosen activity while reducing re-injury risk.
• Additionally, it will help reduce any frustration that may come with feeling limited by an existing injury. Ultimately, sports physiotherapy aims to restore an individual’s movement, function, strength, and well-being – so that they may enjoy an active lifestyle without limitations.

Sports physiotherapy benefits anyone who is active or participates in physical activity, regardless of age or skill level. It can help athletes, from recreational to professional, improve their performance and reduce their risk of injury. It can also be used to rehabilitate an injured athlete, helping them to return to the activity safely and without re-injury.

Physiotherapy can be especially beneficial for those recovering from an injury, looking to optimize their performance, and who want to prevent future injuries. For athletes recovering from an injury, Granville physiotherapists will focus on restoring the area to its normal function. It includes increasing flexibility and strength, reducing pain, improving balance, and developing proper movement patterns.

For athletes looking to optimize their performance, physiotherapists can assess any imbalances or weaknesses limiting their performance. Then targeted exercises and treatments can help improve strength, power, speed, and agility while reducing the risk of injury.

Our sports physiotherapists at Granville Physiotherapy Clinic will provide advice on injury prevention. They will assess an athlete’s form and technique to ensure that they are executing the movement correctly and provide them with exercises to maintain good posture and strengthen weak muscles.