Treatment of sporting injuries uses many of the same techniques used throughout all of musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.

Sports injuries occur at all levels of sport, not just elite athletes. If you have been injured at sport, or pain prevents you from participating in sport, then it is worth seeing a physiotherapist. Your physio can correctly diagnose and treat your injury, so you can get back to sports sooner.

Another aspect of sports physiotherpay that should not be overlooked, is sports screening. This is a process where a physiotherapist will perform a screening test specific to your sport. During this screening process, your physiotherapist will look for (among others):

• muscle weakness
• muscle imbalance
• joint or muscular lack of range
• poor proprioception (joint position sense, an important skill that has been shown to reduce the risk of injury)
• poor cardiovascular endurance

By addressing any specific deficits you may have, you can reduce your risk of injury. Sports screening is performed for all elite sports people, but EVERYONE participating in sports (even recreational sports) benefits from screening. Book in to see your physiotherapist if you want to reduce your risk of injury and peform better.