COMMON SPORTING INJURIES

TYPES OF SPORTING INJURIES

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

• Muscle and tendon pain or tears (especially in the lower limb, such as hamstring or calf) are frequent during sport due to the high intensity running that is typically required
• The time and rehab needed after these injuries is very dependent on the location and severity of the injury, and will require a progressive return back to training and matches; Our physiotherapists work closely with clients to ensure a well designed return to sport plan

JOINT INJURIES

• Joint injuries tend to occur due to trauma, so they are more common in high speed or contact sports. These injuries range from: 
  • Ligament injuries: ankle ligament injuries, ACL tears etc.
  • Joint dislocations: shoulder, finger and patella dislocations
  • Joint surface injuries: knee meniscus and shoulder/ hip labral injuries, tibial plateau fractures

SPINAL PAIN

• It can be common to have pain through the spine during or as a result of sport, either from trauma or an increase in load through the spine. While these may feel difficult to manage, our physiotherapists have a range of treatment options to aid pain and recovery, and to return to sport as quickly as possible
• We can typically see these types of injuries in sports that require high amounts of loading of the spine while in extension ie. cricket fast bowlers, gymnastics and rowing