Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Sports injury rehabilitation is a process designed to help individuals recover from injuries sustained during sports or physical activities. The primary goal is to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance performance to allow the individual to return to their sport or activity safely.
What is a Sports Injury Rehabilitation?
How long does sports injury rehabilitation take?
The duration of rehabilitation varies depending on the type and severity of the injury. Mild injuries may take a few weeks, while more severe injuries may require several months of rehabilitation.
What types of injuries can be treated with sports injury rehabilitation?
Sports injury rehabilitation can address a wide range of injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and overuse injuries. Commonly treated injuries include those affecting muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints.
Is rest necessary during sports injury rehabilitation?
In the initial stages of rehabilitation, rest and protection of the injured area are often necessary. However, as the individual progresses, controlled and monitored physical activity becomes a crucial part of the rehabilitation process.
How can I manage pain during rehabilitation?
Pain management strategies may include medications, ice or heat therapy, and specific exercises designed to alleviate pain. It’s important to communicate pain levels with your healthcare provider for appropriate adjustments to the rehabilitation plan.
What You Need to Know Before Your Appointment
It’s best to be prepared when coming in for your appointment and therefore we recommend bringing the following when you visit us
All Previous Investigations
This includes any X-rays, MRI, CT Scans and their reports, new as well as old
List of Your Medications
A well formed list of medications will help us decide which medications will not react with others you might be taking
Previous Surgery Documents
If you have undergone a surgery before, any documents pertaining to that time will be helpful in understand what was done at that time
Tips For Keeping Your Body Healthy for Sports
Mrs. Anjana
Above image is of her after undergoing a total knee replacement.