Muscle strains and ligament sprains are amongst the most common sports injuries often occurring as a result of impact or too much force applied to the structure.

History taking and orthopaedic assessment will allow the therapist to diagnose the damaged structure(s) and treat accordingly. Treatments may include soft tissue work, laser, mobilisations, acupuncture and ultrasound. This is always followed up with progressive exercise therapy from day one to support healing and repair. Supportive therapies such as kinesiotape or support taping may also be applied.

These often occur as a result of an imbalance of forces over a period of time or incorrect application of forces (incorrect technique during activity).

This is a fascinating area of therapy as critical examination of cause and effect is essential. This could be multifactorial ie incorrect shoe or muscle imbalance or balance (proprioception) to name a few. The therapist will use many years of experience and knowledge to gather all relevant information to try and unravel why the injury occurred and specifically why now.

A comprehensive treatment and support plan can then be applied.

The knee is a complex joint and can experience a multitude of different conditions resulting in pain and discomfort. 

• Patella pain (knee cap)

• Ligaments sprains (ACL,PCL,MCL,LCL and others)

• Tendon issues

• Muscle strains

• Meniscus injuries

• Osteoarthritis

• Fractures

After a comprehensive assessment we will recommend a treatment depending on the issues you are having.

The hip is a very sturdy and strong joint which links the lower body to the upper body. For this reason it can be a source of pain and discomfort which if not addressed can lead to further long term issues. Common Hip Injuries:

• Muscle strains and imbalances

• Ligament injuries

• Bursitis

• Signs of wear and tear such as impingement injuries

• Labrum injuries

• Osteoarthritis.

After a comprehensive assessment we will recommend a treatment depending on the issues you are having.

A wonderful joint which performs a vast array of complex actions. The shoulder in this instance will include both the shoulder joint and the shoulder blade complex. Common Shoulder Injuries:

• Muscle strains and imbalances

• Ligament injuries

• Bursitis

• Signs of wear and tear such as impingement injuries

• Labrum injuries

• Osteoarthritis.

After a comprehensive assessment we will recommend a treatment depending on the issues you are having.

The elbow is made up of two main joints which perform a variety of roles.

Common complaints can be traumas such as slips and trips leading to fractures but many issues causing pain are often a result of repetitive strain/overuse.

Evaluation and treatment of these can be very effective. Common Elbow Injuries:

• Traumas

• Tennis and golfers elbow

• Nerve entrapments such as ulnar nerve at the elbow

After a comprehensive assessment we will recommend a treatment depending on the issues you are having.

The ankle is a sturdy joint and is often injured through traumas such as slips and trips and sporting injuries. Evaluation and a dedicated treatment plan of these types of injury can be very effective. Common Ankle/Foot Injuries:

• Traumas

• Sprains and strains (Add the following in blue)

• Shin splints

• Stability issues (proprioception)

• Plantarfasciitis

• Various nerve entrapments (ie Morton's Neuroma)

After a comprehensive assessment we will recommend a treatment depending on the issues you are having.