A sports injury is an injury that occurs during physical activity or sports-related exercise. These injuries can happen to athletes of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, and they can vary widely in severity. Sports injuries can affect various parts of the body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints.

Some common types of sports injuries include:

1. Sprains: A sprain occurs when a ligament, which connects bone to bone, is stretched or torn. This can happen when a joint is forced into an unnatural position.
2. Strains: A strain involves the stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon, which connects muscle to bone. This can occur when a muscle is overused or subjected to excessive force.
3. Fractures: A fracture is a broken bone. In sports, fractures can result from falls, collisions, or excessive stress on a bone.
4. Dislocations: A dislocation happens when a bone is forced out of its normal position within a joint. This often occurs due to a sudden impact or twisting motion.
5. Tendonitis: Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, typically caused by overuse. It can lead to pain and discomfort in the affected area.
6. Concussions: Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur in contact sports. They result from a blow to the head and can have serious consequences if not properly managed.
7. Contusions: A contusion is a bruise that occurs when blood vessels are damaged due to a direct blow to the skin or underlying tissue.
8. Stress Fractures: These are tiny cracks in a bone that develop over time, often as a result of repetitive stress or overuse, common in activities like running.
9. Overuse Injuries: These injuries result from repetitive motions or excessive training without adequate rest, such as runner’s knee or tennis elbow.

The severity of a sports injury can range from minor strains and sprains that require rest and basic first aid to more serious injuries that may require surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Proper warm-up, conditioning, technique, and safety equipment can help reduce the risk of sports injuries, but they can still occur despite precautions. Immediate treatment and appropriate rehabilitation are essential for a successful recovery from sports injuries.

What can we do to help?

Our therapists will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is built around your individual needs and goals, combining a range of treatment modalities in order to achieve the best outcome. Your unique plan will balance a focus on the injury and whole body strengthening and mobility. 

Physiotherapy promotes healing, reduces inflammation, builds strength and improves mobility and flexibility. We can also help enhance your performance and reach your goals, whether you’re an amateur, returning in to sport or a professional.