Sports-Related Injuries

We focus on active recovery and smart load management to rebuild your body’s capacity and confidence. Through a blend of targeted exercises and hands-on techniques, we guide you back to your sport with smart training, reducing your risk of future injury.

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These injuries develop over time from repeated stress on a specific body part. They are often a result of doing too much too soon or inadequate recovery.

– Bursitis & Tendonitis (Tendinopathy): Inflammation or degeneration of a bursa (a small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, muscles, and tendons) or a tendon (the fibrous cord that connects muscle to bone). Common in athletes who perform repetitive motions, like swimmers or tennis players.
– Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow: A form of tendonitis. Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow from a repetitive motion that straightens the wrist. Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inside of the elbow from repeated forceful wrist flexion.
– Plantar Fasciitis (Fasciopathy): Pain in the bottom of the foot, especially near the heel. It’s caused by inflammation or degeneration of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot. It is common in runners and ballet dancers.
– Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy): A painful condition of the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone. It’s an overuse injury from repetitive jumping and landing, common in sports like basketball and volleyball.

– Sciatica: This is a symptom of nerve irritation, not a diagnosis. Sciatic pain, which can be a burning or shooting sensation, radiates down the back of the leg. In athletes, it can be caused by a herniated disc or, more commonly, by a tight piriformis muscle that compresses the sciatic nerve.

A non-contact injury occurs without any external force or collision with another person or object. The injury is caused by the athlete’s own movements, such as a sudden stop, quick change of direction, or an awkward landing. These injuries often involve the body’s internal forces exceeding the structural integrity of a joint, ligament, or tendon.

– ACL Tears: The most common and classic example of a non-contact injury. An ACL tear often happens when an athlete plants their foot and suddenly pivots, causing the knee to buckle inward (valgus collapse) or hyperextend. This is a very common mechanism for ACL injuries in sports like soccer, basketball, and gymnastics.
– Rolled Ankles (Ankle Sprains): A rolled ankle is typically a non-contact injury. It occurs when an athlete lands awkwardly, steps in a divot, or changes direction, causing the foot to roll inward and overstretch the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
– Hamstring Strains: A hamstring strain, or “pulled hamstring,” often happens during a sprint or a rapid burst of acceleration. The injury occurs when the muscle contracts forcefully while being stretched, overwhelming its capacity and causing a tear.

Assess

We’ll help you understand your problem, so you know exactly what to expect and what steps you need to take for recovery.

Screen for serious problems (e.g., do you need imaging, referral on etc.)

Diagnosis if relevant

Contributing factors

Plan

We’ll partner with you to develop a comprehensive plan of care, combining treatment and exercise to ensure recovery and lasting health benefits.

Plan with your goals in mind

Appointments and timeframes

Treat

Depending on your problem, we might use hands-on techniques. But more than likely what will be of benefit is an active approach with your pain and preferences in mind.

Hands-on care

Tailored exercise

Follow-up information