Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries in Cambridge
Sports injuries can significantly impact your athletic performance and even your quality of life. Specialized sports injury physiotherapy at Cambridge Physiotherapy helps you recover quickly and safely to peak performance.
Cambridge Physiotherapists develop individualized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, considering your injury, favourite sport, and history of injuries.
Initial Sports Injury Physiotherapy Assessment
Sports injury physiotherapy begins with a thorough assessment to determine the issue’s root cause. Underlying muscle imbalances and gait problems must be addressed to break the injury cycle.
Based on the evaluation, your Cambridge Physiotherapist designs a customized rehab program that combines a variety of therapies to promote faster and complete healing. Your physiotherapy plan of care for sports injuries may include:
- Manual therapy
- Targeted exercises
- Laser therapy
- Massage therapy
- Acupuncture
- Shockwave Therapy
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Custom foot orthotics
- Custom bracing
- And more…
These treatments initially reduce pain and inflammation and move toward restoring mobility and strengthening the affected areas.
Reducing the Risk of Reinjury
Preventive care is also a critical component for athletes. Your Cambridge physiotherapist provides you with education on proper techniques and injury prevention strategies to minimize future risks.
Addressing both acute and chronic injuries, sports physiotherapy is a comprehensive approach to recovery and performance enhancement.
Cambridge Physiotherapy offers services for athletes, from recreational enthusiasts to professional competitors.
FAQs for Sports Injury Physiotherapy
What types of sports injuries can physiotherapy treat?
Physiotherapy treats sports injuries like sprains, strains, tendonitis, ligament tears, and stress fractures.
How long does it take to recover from a sports injury with physiotherapy?
Recovery times vary with different injuries but typically range from a few weeks to several months.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a sports physiotherapist?
No, you can book an appointment without a doctor’s referral. There is a slight chance your extended health benefits will not pay for physiotherapy without a referral, so please ask the staff at Cambridge Physiotherapy to check your policy.
Can physiotherapy prevent future sports injuries?
Yes, physiotherapists provide exercises and guidance on proper techniques to help prevent future injuries.
The Cambridge Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy in
Cambridge, Galt, Preston, Hespeler, Glenchristie, Doon South,
Aikensville, Puslinch, Branchton and New Dundee, Ontario
