Sports Injuries

Our experienced physiotherapists at Manchester Physio treat all types of sports injuries, ranging from ACL tears in the knee to simple sprains of the ankle or joint separations of the shoulder. Whether you have an ongoing problem from an old injury or you have just hurt yourself, we can help.

Our specialised physiotherapists will accurately assess your problem and provide you with the rehabilitation that you need in order to return to your sport as soon as possible. Early recovery and active rehabilitation are important goals in the treatment of sports injuries; our clinic is equipped with a large gym and the appropriate tools to help you achieve these goals.

Running injuries

Common problems seen in runners which can be effectively treated with physiotherapy are:

Running injuries are assessed using a combination of:

Full gait analysis
Full biomechanical assessment
Assessment of core stability and muscle imbalance

The aim is to find the cause of the problem and not just treat the injury itself. This will give you a positive long term outcome and help prevent further injuries.

We also have close links with Podiatrists and Orthotics and will refer you when appropriate.

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Ski Injuries

Our chartered physiotherapists at Manchester Physio are able to assess and treat all skiing injuries which may include:

Knee

Neck and Shoulder

Hand and Wrist

Back

It is important that commence physiotherapy shortly after your skiing injury to regain full range of movement and muscles strength as soon as possible and to prevent re-injury.

Physiotherapy for Sports injuries

Whether you are an elite athlete or simply enjoy recreational sport and activity, we will fully assess your problem. From there your physiotherapist at Manchester Physio will devise a treatment programme to allow you to maximise your potential and facilitate your return to sport

Early diagnosis and treatment of any sports related injury, from strains to sprains, will help to minimise damage and achieve the best results.

Physiotherapy treatment will depend on your individual injury and current symptoms but may include:

Pain management including anti-inflammatories and ICE
Ultrasound to accelerate healing
Gradual muscle stretching to regain pain free range of movement as soon as possible
Soft tissue massage to relieve pain and stiffness
Muscle strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercises
Functional retraining tailored to everyday activities and sport
Advice on graded return to activity
Preventing re-injury

Once the acute stage of the injury has been treated, a rehabilitation programme is essential to ensure the quickest recovery and return to sporting activity.

Your physiotherapist at Manchester Physio will enable you to retrain the specific skills required for your sport or activity, as well as ensuring you condition yourself to reduce the chance of the same injury in the future.

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Injury Prevention

Our physiotherapists at Manchester Physio are experienced in treating all levels of athletes from recreational to elite levels. Our physiotherapists can offer advice on fitness and training if you are planning to embark on a strenuous sporting activity (e.g. skiing or running). This can help to improve the body's condition and reduce the risk of injury. Please keep the following prevention tips in mind as they will help you reduce your injury risk:

Participate in a conditioning program especially for your abdominals and glutes to build muscle strength and stability
Do stretching exercises daily
Always wear properly fitting shoes
Nourish your muscles by eating a well-balanced diet
Warm up before any sports activity, including practice
Use or wear protective equipment appropriate for that sport

Whether your sport is soccer, hockey, basketball or golf, after you have properly healed, we ensure that you receive the appropriate exercises and drills to prevent a re-occurrence and enhance your performance so that you can return to your sport in top notch shape.

For more information about how physiotherapy can help, or to book an appointment please call 0161 883 0077.

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