ACUTE INJURY MANAGEMENT
At The Injury Clinic Physiotherapy, our physios regularly see acute injuries, and use their clinical knowledge to accurately diagnose and make rehabilitation plans in collaboration with our patients to get them back doing the things they love as quickly as possible.
When we refer to an ‘acute injury’, this means an injury that is sustained suddenly and has a pronounced mechanism of injury, such as an ankle sprain, dislocated shoulder or calf tear. These injuries require different management plans compared to chronic injuries that are sustained over time or due to repetitive use.
P E A C E
P rotect: In the first 24-72 hours rest and protect the area as much as possible
E levation: Elevate higher than the heart if possible and as often as you can
A void Ice and Anti-Inflammatories: Anti-inflammatory medication can initially reduce tissue healing
C ompression: Wrap the area using tape or a bandage with the aim of reducing swelling, being mindful that it isn’t too tight
E ducation: Engage with a Physiotherapist to understand your injury and establish an appropriate rehabilitation plan
L O V E
L oad: Let pain guide your return to normal activities within an appropriate time frame, with the guidance of your physiotherapist
O ptimism: Condition your brain for optimal recovery by being confident and positive
V ascularisation: Choose pain-free cardiovascular activities to increase blood flow to repairing tissue
E xercise: Restore mobility, strength and proprioception by adopting an active approach to recovery
RELATED INSIGHTS
COMMON SPORTING INJURIES
Here at The Injury Clinic Physiotherapy in Geelong, we regularly treat injuries sustained during all levels of sport, from a variety of different sporting codes. While the individual sports may be different, we do see certain injuries that are common across the board.
RUNNING RELATED INJURIES
Physiotherapists at The Injury Clinic will work with you to diagnose, fix and prevent your running injury.
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapists at The Injury Clinic will work with you to ensure an understanding of your current injury, and develop a management plan to get you back to the things you enjoy as soon as possible.
RETURN TO SPORT
At The Injury Clinic, our sports physios understand just how important exercise and sport are to our clients, and planning for returning to sport begins in the first consultation. Regardless of the specific injury, our physiotherapists use their clinical expertise and knowledge of the most recent evidence to guide their decision making and rehabilitation plans.
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