WHAT IS SPORTS INJURY AND WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
Sports injury refers to any damage or harm caused to the body during athletic activities, including sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations. Sports injuries can occur due to various factors such as improper warm-up, overexertion, improper technique, or accidents during the game.
Rehabilitation for sports injuries is unique compared to most other types of injuries due to the focus on getting the athlete back to their pre-injury performance level. Rehab often involves a multi-disciplinary approach, with a team of specialists including physical therapists, athletic trainers, and sports medicine physicians working together to create a tailored rehabilitation program that addresses the athlete's specific needs. The goal is not just to heal the injury, but also to help the athlete regain strength, flexibility, and endurance necessary for their sport. This process can be challenging, requiring patience, dedication, and hard work from both the athlete and the rehabilitation team.
WHO SHOULD I SEE AT ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS?
An individual suffering from a sports injury could greatly benefit from seeking treatment from a team of healthcare professionals at Absolute Health and Wellness, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, osteopaths, and naturopaths.
Physiotherapists can help with rehabilitation exercises and manual therapy techniques to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Chiropractors can help with spinal adjustments to alleviate pain and promote healing. Massage therapists can provide deep tissue massage to relieve tension and reduce muscle soreness. Osteopaths can use hands-on techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce pain. Naturopaths can provide holistic treatment options, including nutrition counseling and supplements, to support the body's natural healing process.
By working together, these healthcare professionals can create a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the individual's specific needs and goals, helping them to recover from their sports injury and return to their athletic activities as quickly and safely as possible.
HOW WE COMMONLY TREAT SPORTS INJURY
- Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy: special, in-depth assessments allow for orthopedic testing like range of motion, pain, restrictions, neurological tests and more. Treatment will always be hands-on, one on one and evidence based.
- Massage Therapy: we have therapists who focus on sports rehab and return to sport. In general massage therapy can be good to get deep to alleviate pain, but can also help keep things limber as your progress through sport.
- Exercise: rehab based exercise will be part of managing pain and facilitating a return to sport plan
- Acupuncture: our naturopaths and physiotherapists can do acupuncture, which is known to be helpful in managing pain and alleviating muscle tension
- Supplements: certain supplements are known to be helpful, depending on each case
Every person is different, and sports related injury will affects everyone differently, so we always take an individualized approach to sports injury!
