Sports Injuries
At our Sports Injury and Orthopaedic Clinic, We work with athletes from all sporting backgrounds, spending time observing them participating in their sport when it is appropriate. We feel this is the key to understanding firstly what they require of their bodies and secondly where improved flexibility and strength can help to enhance their performance and enjoyment. Recovery from sports injuries can be faster and more complete under specialised sports physiotherapy care.
Musculo-skeletal screening - achieving & maintaining prevention
A full musculo-skeletal screening is like taking your car for an MOT.
A full screening enables us to identify your key areas for improvement. Different sports use different ranges of movement and muscle control. Often being good at a sport is about timing, rhythm and co-ordination, having good core stability is essential to assist your dynamic control and consistency, it can also help reduce the risk of injuries. Preparing yourself properly for your skiing holiday can significantly increase your enjoyment, and reduce your risk of injury.
» Click here to read our pre skiing training notes.
Running Injury
Many people, whether serious athletes or casual/occasional runners, experience running injuries, from minor pains and sprains to occasional quite serious injury to the foot, ankle, knee, leg muscles, hips and back. OUr physiotherapists are trained to identify the causes of injuries and strains, and can call on the expert assistance of a podiatrist if needed.
» Click here to read our running training notes - especially if you want to run a marathon or half marathon.
Golf
Let us help you to get the most out of your golf. No two people are the same. Specific strengthening and conditioning exercises for golf will help you to improve your game. Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus would both have very different programs due to their age and style. The first step is to assess all your muscle groups, posture, joint ranges and any deviations from the normal. Golf is an asymmetrical sport, and in addition to this leaning forward over the ball causes the front of the body to get tight and the back to get weak.
» Click here to read our Golf Dizziness Vertigo case study.
» Click here to read our Golf Injuries and prevention notes.
Riding
Do you ever struggle week after week being told the same thing by your instructor? It could be that part of your body is too weak or too stiff to get into a particular position and addressing this could enhance your riding or could help take your riding to the next level .
» Click here for physiotherapy and Horse Riding case study.