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Sports Injuries
Some of the more common sports injuries we treat include:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Stress fractures
- Tendonitis, particularly Achilles
- Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
- Shin Splints
- Runner's Knee
- Knee Joint Inury
- Shoulder Injury
- Groin Strain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Hamstring Strains
- Back Pain
Clinic Locations
London City ClinicLondon EC4M 9DW
Canary Wharf Clinic
London E14 5EE
Blossoms Clinic
London EC4V 2AU
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Sports Injuries
Sport and exercise can sometimes cause injuries. Sports injuries can happen as a result of:
- Not warming up properly before exercising more vigorously.
- Pushing too hard for your current level of fitness.
- Using inadequate equipment (e.g. running shoes).
- Structural abnormalities.
- Poor technique.
Types of sports injury
Sport injuries can be acute or chronic. Acute sports injuries occur as a result of a sudden impact or awkward movement. Examples include a muscle tear or a sprained ankle ligament. Chronic sports injuries develop over time, often due to continual use of the same joints or muscle groups. Chronic sports injuries can occur due to bad technique or occasionally structural abnormalities, such as an inherited bone or muscle problem.How can the physio help?
In the instance of an acute injury physiotherapy can help by speeding up the rate of recovery by reducing joint swelling and preventing joint stiffness. Early treatment will also help minimise tissue damage and provide for a quicker return to active sport.Chronic injuries can be prevented and treated by identifying the causal factor particularly to assess whether it is an intrinsic or an extrinsic factor. If getting fit to ski or for other strenuous activities such as a marathon, triathlon our Chartered physio's can help you prepare by coaching you thorough sports specific exercises tailored to the individual.
Occasionally we may require a further opinion. If this is the case we have access to London's top sports physicians with on-site imaging facilities.
