Sports physiotherapy is a subspecialty of physical therapy that caters to both professional and recreational players who have sustained an injury or persistent issue.
The Key Areas of Sports Physiotherapy Include
Muscle Strain : Muscle strain or pulled muscle is one of the most common sports injuries that often take place when a muscle is overstretched and gets torn.
Tendonitis : Inflammation of the tendon is referred to as tendonitis, associated with overuse.
Stress Fracture : Stress fractures are also a form of overuse injury.
Whiplash injury : Whiplash injury can happen by an abrupt or unexpected backward or forward motion of the neck.
Shoulder Impingement : Shoulder impingement occurs due to the repetitive overhead movement during playing.
Acromioclavicular joint injury : The prevalence of shoulder injuries is high in hockey. The most commonly seen shoulder injury is Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury.
Rotator cuff injury : The most common cause of a rotator cuff tear is repetitive microtrauma, which can occur over some time.
Tennis elbow : Tennis elbow injury occurs to the tendons located on the outer side of the elbow, this overuse and overload occur from the serve and forehand stroke.
Wrist strain : Falling on an outstretched arm includes wrist sprains, wrist fractures, and shoulder dislocations.
Carpal tunnel syndrome : These injuries occur due to the laid-back grip, rotation of the palm upward, and quickly turning the wrist to perform the topspin.
Abdominal side strain : Side strain occurs in the side of the body involving the Oblique muscle.
Groin pull : Groin pull occurs as a result of a pull or stretch of the muscles of the inner thigh.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome : Iliotibial band syndrome occurs due to the overuse injury along the outer thigh.
Hamstring strains : A hamstring strain is usually caused when the muscles become overloaded, leading to a strain, or a complete tear.
Torn ACL : ACL or anterior cruciate ligament helps in keeping the knee joints together and brings stability.
Torn MCL : It is another form of a knee injury, which takes place when the medial collateral ligament that connects the femur to the tibia is injured.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome : Patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee is a condition in which the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged due to injury.
Plantar Fasciitis : Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel to the front of the foot.
Achilles tendon Rupture : Achilles tendon rupture occurs due to the partial or complete tear of the Achilles tendon.
For the above conditions Therapist recommends ROM exercises, isometric exercises, and capsular stretching, followed by isotonic exercises and aggressive pain-free strengthening.
The majority of physiotherapy facilities do provide assistance in dealing with various cardiopulmonary problems. They do research on how to help athletes breathe easier and have more endurance so they can go about their daily tasks more effectively. The majority of sports therapists do have advantages when it comes to treating neurological illnesses, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, etc. The necessary tools and information are available to sports physiotherapists to assist in treating chronic, severe, and overuse injuries. They do matter a lot to any athlete's performance and wellbeing.
Depending on the type of damage, it can take weeks or even months to fully recover. A physiotherapist aids a patient by providing mild exercises that stimulate the injured person's muscles and tissues.
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