Sports Physiotherapy is the assessing, diagnosing and treatment of injuries with the primary focus of returning you to your sport using sport specific exercises set for you and your sport
The biggest difference between MSK Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy, is that the latter specialises in getting you back to sport as quickly and safely as possible. This requires the physiotherapist to have understanding of the biomechanics of your sport to create advanced and individualised rehab program. NKS Physio has worked with 27+ sports at amateur, professional and Olympics levels, as well as working with world class dancers and performers, giving us great knowledge of the biomechanics for those sports, making our sports physiotherapy service quite unique.
Sports-Related Injuries and Conditions
We specialise in treating a wide range of sports injuries, including acute, chronic and traumatic. We have lots of experience working with athlete’s pre-op and post-op returning them back to full function and competition. We have extensive knowledge working with student athletes and paediatric conditions; assessing, diagnosing and resolving their injuries. Some of the most common include:
- Muscle strains/tears
- Ligament sprains/tears
- Post Op Rehab; ligament reconstructions, fracture, arthroscopies
- Stress fractures
- Concussion Assessment and Treatment
- Disc Bulge Rehabilitation and Back Injuries
- Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Shin Splints and Plantar Fasciitis
- Muscle contusions
- And many more…
Tailored Treatment and Sports Specific Rehabilitation
Sports Physiotherapy employs a variety of techniques, such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and education to help athletes understand, manage and recover. Some of the modalities of treatment are:
Soft and Deep Tissue Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Taping, Neuromuscular Electrotherapy, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping, Joint Mobilizations and Joint Manipulations.
The big difference comes when setting the exercise program. The patient will be given sports specific exercises focussed on getting them back to their sport as quickly and safely as possible