Sports injuries are pain complaints that can occur from athletic activity, often as a result of trauma or due to over use of a particular body part. Due to this the term ‘sports injury’ encompasses a wide variety of pain complaints.
At The Spine & Sports Injury Clinic we understand the importance of keeping sports people active during their rehabilitation. Because of this, we always aim to modify exercise to allow continued activity whilst avoiding over loading the injured area. By working with the individual to modify their exercise routines, and by guiding them through rehabilitation exercise, we’re able to minimise fitness loss and return them back to their sport as quickly as possible.
Where a patient has a sporting event they’re aiming to be ready for (such as a marathon), we will target their recovery to try and allow them to participate in their planned event. Where full recovery is not possible in time, we will provide honest advice on the possible consequences of participating and, where possible, provide advice to limit the potential for further injury.
Alexander's background in Osteopathy and Sports Therapy means he will review and address the cause of the sports related pain. When arriving for an appointment a detailed medical history will be taken before recording an in-depth account of the sports related injury and how the pain came about. Following this an assessment is carried out, involving a range of orthopaedic testing methods to help identify not only the source of the complaint but also other possible contributing factors. Once a source and cause have been identified a detailed rehabilitation plan is put into place, combining a mixture or treatment modalities to suit the needs of the injury:
