Physiotherapy in sports injuries

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February 6, 1403
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Professional and amateur athletes are always exposed to sports injuries. These injuries can range from minor issues such as muscle strains to more serious injuries such as torn ligaments or broken bones. And sometimes with these injuries, they say goodbye to their favorite sport.

One of the most effective ways to treat and quickly return to activity is physiotherapy. In this article, we discuss the importance and role of physiotherapy in the recovery of sports injuries.

Types of common sports injuries:

Muscle stretching:

This problem is usually caused by not warming up enough, not cooling down at the end of the exercises, or making sudden movements.

Excessive pressure, high repetition of sports movement, and so-called overuse are the main causes of sports injuries

Tear of ligaments and ligaments :

Injuries to the ligaments are common, especially in sports such as football and basketball.

Especially in the knee such as cruciate or lateral ligaments, ankle ligaments in martial arts athletes and boxers, shoulder ligament damage is very common.

Joint injuries:

Problems such as sprained ankles or shoulder injuries occur especially in vigorous sports, joint bursitis, joint cartilage damage such as shoulder slip or knee meniscus.

Bone fractures and cracks:

These injuries require careful care and physiotherapy can play a key role in rehabilitation. On the other hand, physiotherapy in this field can accelerate bone fusion and prevent the complications of prolonging the bone formation process.

The role of physiotherapy in the treatment of sports injuries

The first and most important item in sports injuries is a detailed examination and evaluation by a specialist physiotherapist to determine the exact cause and exactly what kind of injury it is, because sometimes symptoms similar to problems divert the path of treatment.

–pain and inflammation reduction:

Physiotherapists use methods such as ice, heat, ultrasound and electrical stimulation, low-power high-power laser therapy, tachotherapy, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, etc. to reduce pain and swelling.

–Motion and flexibility recovery:

Sports injuries may limit the movement of joints or muscles. Physiotherapy with stretching and strengthening exercises, manual treatments, massage and release techniques, use of dry needling, acupuncture and kinesiotype helps to return the normal range of motion.

– muscle strengthening:

After an injury, muscles may become weak. Specific strengthening exercises are designed by the physiotherapist to restore muscle strength, which is very important for the physiotherapist to determine which muscle should be strengthened and which muscle should be stretched. In what direction and which is the priority?

Prevention of repeated injuries:

One of the goals of physical therapy is to teach athletes about correct movements and preventative techniques to prevent future injuries.

Physiotherapy benefits in sports rehabilitation

1- Faster return to sports activities:

One of the most important and stressful part of treatment for athletes is: when they get better and return to sports, physical therapy helps to reduce recovery time.

2- Treatment without surgery:

In many cases, physical therapy can be a suitable and safe alternative to surgery.

3-Improving the overall performance of the body:

By performing proper exercises and techniques, the body's performance improves and re-injuries are prevented.

When should we go to physical therapy?

If the pain or swelling continues for more than 24 hours after the injury.

In case of limitation in joint or muscle movement.

When there are signs of serious injuries such as joint instability or numbness.

Conclusion

Physiotherapy is one of the most effective and safe methods for treating sports injuries and returning to peak performance. By visiting a professional physiotherapist, athletes can not only treat their injury, but also prevent future injuries.

And in one word: Physiotherapy is a sure way to return to peak performance in athletes.

Have you or someone close to you suffered a sports injury? Contact our clinic right now and get expert advice at Tuan Navin Physiotherapy Clinic under the supervision of our specialist physiotherapist Dr. Noushin Alvandian!