Are you an athlete dealing with an injury? Or, are you rehabbing after a serious injury?

Are you trying to stay flexible, fit and healthy? Or, are you simply trying to improve your performance?

Whether a professional sportsperson or just a sports lover playing a few of your favs, you will definitely encounter one or more of the above situations during your sporty days!

And who else would come to your rescue during these odd times? … a Sports Physiotherapist!

Come, let’s explore this specialized world of therapy designed for a sportsperson.

There are almost more than 20 different forms and techniques of physiotherapy, literally something for everybody!

Sports physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy designed to help deal with the aches, pains, nagging injuries, posture problems and the more serious injuries commonly associated with sports or various other forms of physical activities in general.  It can also assist with rehabilitation following an injury, and can improve an athlete’s physical fitness and performance.

Sports therapy uses various techniques including manual therapy, heat/ice, stretching, electrotherapy, acupuncture, ultrasound, and vestibular therapy to maintain top function and fitness.

There are quite a few important reasons for going to a sports physiotherapist, other than just for the pain relief. Here, we list down a few for you to ponder over.

Sports injuries are high-performance injuries that require utmost care. Your sports therapist will help you recover as fast as possible and prevent further complications from any injuries that may happen in the future. You are given specialized rehab exercises for recovery A few of the common sports injuries treated by physiotherapists are:

ž  Ankle sprains and ligament tears,

ž  Plantar fasciitis,

ž  Knee Sprains,

ž  MCL, ACL, and PCL tears,

ž  Anterior and Posterior Ligament Dysfunction,

ž  Medial and Lateral Ligament Dysfunction,

ž  Patellofemoral Syndrome,

ž  Meniscal/cartilage tears,

ž  Capsule sprains,

ž  Shoulder dislocation,

ž  Rotator cuff tears,

ž  Muscle tears,

ž  Herniated discs,

ž  Neck and back compressions,

ž  Concussion and whiplash,

ž  Hip compressions,

ž  Wrist sprains.

Each sport demands a different level of joint and muscular flexibility. Talk to a therapist to chalk out a plan depending on your goals. He/she will work on your flexibility trying to achieve your goals in a more fruitful and definite manner, whether it is for a tournament or the day-to-day fitter and healthier you.

Each blow that a sportsperson takes during his/her physical activity, takes a toll on their body, straining the muscles, joints, bones, and ligaments. A sports physiotherapist helps you increase the strength in your body. You may be able to handle a higher level of physical pressure involved in the sport, thus improving your performance.

You may be so psyched up after an intense workout or a match on the field that it could be hard for you to relax and unwind. That’s the right time to go for a session with a sports physiotherapist. The therapist acts as a healer to help your body regain the energy needed for the following day.

A strong body is less susceptible to cramps, muscle strain, torn ligaments, and other sports related injuries. Your physiotherapist can come up with various exercises to help strengthen and condition your body so that it’s tailored to your sports activities.

Sports physiotherapists have the right equipment and knowledge to help in addressing the problems faced by you. They approach the issue in the correct way, gradually leading you to your goal.

So, all said and done, in today’s sports world, a sports therapist plays a very pivotal role in any sports person's performance and health.