Osteopath & Physiotherapist
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Whether you run, lift, play football or padel, an injury is frustrating. Resting until it “feels fine” often leads to the same injury returning, because strength and control have not fully recovered.
Rehabilitation is staged and criteria-based: you progress when your body is ready, measured by objective tests rather than guesswork.
What it can help with
- Ankle sprains and recurrent instability
- Hamstring, calf and groin strains
- Runner’s knee and IT band pain
- Shoulder pain in overhead and gym athletes
- Tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff)
- Return to sport after ligament surgery
What to expect
- 1
Injury assessment
Pinpoint the injured structure, its severity and any contributing factors such as load or technique.
- 2
Early management
Pain relief and protected movement so healing starts on the right track.
- 3
Strength & control
Progressive loading to rebuild capacity in the injured area and the whole movement chain.
- 4
Return to sport
Sport-specific drills and objective tests before you return to full training and competition.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation: common questions
Should I rest completely after a sports injury?
Short-term protection helps in the first few days, but prolonged complete rest usually slows recovery. Most injuries heal better with early, appropriately dosed movement guided by a clinician.
How long until I can play again?
It depends on the injury: a mild ankle sprain may take two to three weeks, while a significant muscle tear can take six weeks or more. Return is based on meeting strength and function criteria, not only on time.
Ready to move without pain?
Book an assessment and leave with a clear diagnosis, hands-on treatment and a plan you can follow.