FAQs on Sport Injury Aftercare

Immediately after a sports injury, follow the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This helps reduce swelling and pain. Advantage Physiotherapy recommends seeking professional assessment as soon as possible to determine the extent of the injury and start appropriate treatment.

The length of rest depends on the severity of the injury. Minor injuries may require a few days of rest, while more serious injuries could need weeks or months. Advantage Physiotherapy provides tailored recovery plans, ensuring you rest the appropriate amount to facilitate healing without losing too much fitness.

Rehabilitation exercises should start once the acute phase of the injury has passed and pain and swelling have subsided. Advantage Physiotherapy offers personalised rehabilitation programmes that begin at the right time to promote healing and prevent re-injury.

If you experience persistent pain, limited mobility, or difficulty returning to your sport, physiotherapy can help. Advantage Physiotherapy can assess your condition and create a treatment plan that accelerates recovery and restores function.

It’s essential to modify your training to avoid aggravating the injury. Advantage Physiotherapy advises on safe ways to stay active while protecting the injured area, ensuring you maintain fitness without compromising your recovery.

Preventing re-injury involves strengthening the affected area, improving flexibility, and gradually returning to full activity. Advantage Physiotherapy designs bespoke programmes that focus on injury prevention, helping you return to your sport safely and confidently.

Nutrition is vital for recovery, providing the nutrients needed for tissue repair and reducing inflammation. Advantage Physiotherapy can advise on dietary choices that support healing and complement your physiotherapy treatment.

Physiotherapy helps by restoring strength, flexibility, and function to the injured area, while also addressing any underlying imbalances that may have contributed to the injury. Advantage Physiotherapy uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and education to optimise your recovery.

Returning to sports depends on the type and severity of the injury, as well as your progress in rehabilitation. Advantage Physiotherapy works closely with you to determine when it’s safe to resume activities, using functional tests to assess readiness.

If your injury isn’t improving, it’s important to seek professional help. Advantage Physiotherapy can re-evaluate your condition, adjust your treatment plan, and explore other therapeutic options to help you overcome barriers to recovery.

Yes, massage therapy can aid in reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, and accelerating recovery. Advantage Physiotherapy integrates massage therapy into its treatment plans to enhance the overall effectiveness of your sports injury aftercare.

To get started, contact Advantage Physiotherapy for an initial consultation. We’ll assess your injury, discuss your goals, and develop a customised aftercare plan that supports your recovery and helps you return to your sport as quickly and safely as possible.