sports therapy
This is a range of manual and mechanical treatments used to improve sports injuries and maintain the desired level of fitness.
The sports therapist would not work on injuries requiring medical or any other specialist attention, but can work alongside these other professionals.
Many Clients have problems with or injuries in their soft tissue but do not need to keep going back to their doctor; hospital or physiotherapist so instead can gain benefit from a qualified sports therapist.
The sports therapist would not give an initial diagnosis but instead would refer the patient to their Doctor, local hospital if need be, or any other qualified medical specialist.
The sports therapist begins their work when diagnosis has been made and the medical attention has been given.
In general, anyone can benefit from sports therapy, whether they play sports or not. Any injury to soft tissue in the body caused by sport or something as simple as climbing the stairs etc. will benefit from the same kind of treatment.
Benefits
- Reduce swelling, bruising and pain
- Speed up the healing process
- Prevent development of weak area in the body
- Prevent stress on muscle groups compensating for the injury
- Allow area to return to normal efficient functioning after treatment.
