Do you enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle but are being held back by a sports injury or persistent pain? Perhaps you are preparing for a sports competition and are looking for physiotherapy to prevent future injuries.
Suffering an injury or being held back by pain or discomfort can affect your performance at the gym, at work or on the field. At The Woodford Physio, I will find the right approach to alleviate your symptoms and get you back to competing.
You can book your first appointment online right now. Alternatively, book a Free 15-Minute Consultation or contact me to discuss your treatment.
“I’ve been a physiotherapist for over 20 years. During that time, I’ve worked with the England women’s rugby team, Manchester City women’s team, Blackburn Rovers and the McLaren Formula-1 team, and now I want to use those years of sports therapy experience to help you. I believe in a personalised, individualised approach to physiotherapy, whether you’re looking to manage painful symptoms, recover after an injury or simply get stronger and improve your performance.”
Sports physiotherapy is a specialised field of physiotherapy, focusing on the prevention, management, and treatment of injuries related to physical activity. Whether you’re an athlete, an avid gym-goer or someone just starting their fitness journey, sports physiotherapy can help you prepare your body for physical activity, help you recover from injuries, and optimise your physical performance. It’s an essential part of any training routine, ensuring that you are equipped to handle the stresses of your chosen sport or activity.
By identifying weaknesses, imbalances, or improper movement patterns, sports physiotherapists can create exercise programs to reduce the risk of injury.
When injuries do occur, it can be devastating. I will work to develop a tailored recovery program to help you regain your strength, mobility, and fitness.
I will use my extensive experience treating athletes and active individuals to improve overall performance by enhancing strength, flexibility, and movement patterns.
Sports physiotherapy covers a wide range of injuries and conditions that can affect athletes. From chronic pain to acute injuries, I have the knowledge and skills to help you recover and heal. Below are some of the most common injuries and conditions that sports physiotherapy can address.
Muscle strains and ligament sprains are some of the most common sports injuries, often caused by overstretching or tearing the muscle or ligament fibers. These injuries can occur during activities involving sudden movements, like sprinting, jumping, or changing direction quickly. Sports physiotherapy can help reduce inflammation, restore mobility, and strengthen the injured muscle or ligament, allowing you to return to activity safely.
Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or repetitive motions. Conditions like tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, or rotator cuff tendonitis are common sports injuries. A sports physiotherapist uses a range of techniques such as massage, stretching, and strength training to treat tendonitis, while also advising on proper biomechanics to prevent the same condition in the future.
Joints are routinely under a lot of stress during sports, with conditions like dislocations, ligament tears and arthritis among the most common. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries for example, are a significant concern for athletes in sports like football, basketball, and skiing. Sports physiotherapy can help in the rehabilitation of joint injuries through mobilisation exercises, strengthening programs and balance training, helping athletes regain full function and prevent long-term damage.
Injuries such as stress fractures, shin splints, and bursitis can occur from repetitive strain on a specific part of the body. These injuries are common in endurance athletes like runners or cyclists. Our sports physiotherapists will work to identify the cause of the overuse, such as improper technique or muscular imbalance, and design a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. This may include rest, manual therapy, and targeted exercises to correct the underlying issue.
Athletes who have received surgery for injuries like ACL reconstruction, shoulder repairs, or meniscus tears require specialised treatment. Sports physiotherapy is essential in helping athletes regain strength, mobility, and confidence during post-surgery rehabilitation. Through a methodical program, our therapists will guide you in the recovery process, ensuring you return to your sport in the best possible condition.
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Sports physiotherapists use a variety of techniques and treatments to address injuries and optimise performance.
Hands-on techniques such as massage, joint mobilisation, stretching and soft tissue release help alleviate pain, increase mobility and reduce muscle tension.
Tailored exercise programs are designed to target problem areas and strengthen weak muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall fitness.
Therapists may use taping techniques like kinesiology taping or recommend bracing to support injured joints or muscles during recovery and performance.
This approach integrates sport-specific movements into the rehabilitation process, ensuring that the athlete is prepared for the physical demands of their sport.
Sports physiotherapy is not just for treating injuries but is also an excellent tool for injury prevention and performance enhancement. By working closely with you, I will ensure you are training smart, moving correctly and optimising your body’s potential. Whatever your injury or circumstances, I’m here to help in a way that suits you. I will guide you through your recovery journey, assisting with personalised care and treatment to get you back to competing. So whether you’re searching for sports physiotherapy for an ACL injury, pre-event care before a big competition (prehab), or if you suffer from pain or discomfort anywhere in your body following an injury or if you’d simply like to find out more about what I can do for you, don’t hesitate to contact me.
My clinic is conveniently located a short walk from the Redrow Estate with parking available. Simply call us on 07595321858 or email us on thewoodfordphysio@gmail.com.
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