Specific sports injuries can be identified and treated effectively including rehabilitation advice. It is vital that when a muscle or ligament is torn causing internal damage that early treatment is applied so that the repairing fibres can be realigned to allow greater likelihood of a return to full function. This aligned to an effectively managed rehabilitation process can support a return to full activities.

Injury prevention

Osteopaths focus on the structure and function of the whole person and how imbalances can affect the body in a variety of ways. Many sporting individuals have recurrent injuries and they either recover with treatment or through a period of rest. With the complete approach taken by application of the osteopathic principles I can begin to identify the cause and work with you the athlete and begin to prevent injuries or stop those that have occurred from returning.

Taking that one stage further I feel that long before the injury we can work together examining your structure seeking the imbalances before they cause a debilitating injury that could adversely affect your training and enjoyment. Many people will take advice on what exercise to do and how to build that up slowly; you may even pay for a personal trainer so why not come and see me to get a full structural examination and try to prevent the injuries.

If you are an elite athlete or a budding young elite sports person this could safe you many hours of painful rehabilitation.