Sports Injury
Sports injuries can vary in severity from a sprained ankle to a dislocated shoulder or even a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Sports injuries are frequently caused by overuse or over training, such as runner’s knee or tennis elbow where the player pushes their body to the limit. They can also occur due to under training or poor training practices or not wearing the correct training equipment. Not stretching and having a good warm up can also lead to many injuries as the body is not prepared for the exercise.
Physiotherapists often see injuries while they are in the acute phase (this is the first 48 to 72 hours).
An injury is a setback and is disruptive to normal training routines, so having your injury looked at immediately is important. A physiotherapist will accurately diagnose and treat the injury. Initially sports injuries should be treated with RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation).
If you injure yourself playing a sport, don’t continue to play, use the RICE principles and make an appointment at Body Clinic Physiotherapy where we'll get you back to fitness fast
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