Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries

Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries

Recent or persistent problems related to sport and affecting sporting performance

Acute sports injuries are recent or traumatic injuries incurred during sports or leisure activities. Common examples include:

  • Sprained ankle
  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Calf Strain
  • Sudden onset of knee pain
  • Quadriceps/ Hamstring/Groin tears or strains
  • ‘Dead-leg’
  • Sudden onset of hip pain
  • Acute or sudden back pain
  • Sports-related whiplash injury
  • Sudden onset of shoulder pain
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Hyperextension injury to the elbow
  • Sprained fingers or thumb

Chronic sports injuries are long-term or persistent problems related to sport or activity or affecting sporting performance. Common examples include:

  • Foot pain
  • Persistent cramping
  • ‘Shin splints’
  • Gradual onset of knee pain
  • Pain around the knee-cap
  • Tightness in leg musculature
  • Persistent hip pain
  • Persistent back or neck pain associated with sporting activity
  • Gradual onset of shoulder pain
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Treatment

West Limerick Physiotherapy Clinic specialise in the treatment of sports injuries. Treatment will depend on the injury sustained. We also offer pre-match strapping to minimize the risk of injuries.

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