Sports Physiotherapy
What is it
It’s a specialized field of physiotherapy that deals with the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of sports injuries (neuromusculoskeletal injuries related to sports activity). Its goal is a safe and fast return to play for the athlete, improvement of performance and minimizing the risk of future injuries.
Who is it for
- Professional athletes, to manage acute or chronic sports injuries (either conservatively, or pre- or post-operatively) and to accelerate recovery after competition or intensive training sessions.
- Amateur athletes and active individuals, who wish to manage sports-related injuries, improve their technique and prevent future problems.
What it includes
- Comprehensive Assessment
- History Taking: Recording injury, athletic and medical history, as well as sports goals and demands.
- Clinical and Functional Assessment: Specific clinical and functional tests to identify potential causes.
- Individualized Treatment Plan Design
- Creation of a customized rehabilitation program, tailored to individual needs, sport and goals.
- Education and Prevention
- Consultation on self-management of symptoms and warm-up/cool-down techniques.
- Exercises and injury prevention strategies education.
- Re-evaluation and Plan Adjustment
- Continuous re-evaluation of progress and adjustment of the treatment plan, whenever necessary.