Sports Physiotherapy West Ryde
At NDPE we offer quality sports physiotherapy to local residents in West Ryde and surrounding areas including Eastwood, Denistone, Marsfield, Epping, Ryde, Meadowbank, Melrose Park, Dundas Valley, Telopea, Putney, Carlingford & Ermington.
Our sports physiotherapists use their years of experience and skill to specifically treat sports-related injuries and illnesses. While anybody who is active can benefit from sports physiotherapy, it’s most beneficial to athletes who perform repeated vigorous activity as this places strain and demand on their bodies. Sports physiotherapy helps by offering treatment specific to each individual so that their fitness requirements and recovery go hand in hand.
How Can Sports Physiotherapy Help You?
Sports physiotherapists have detailed knowledge of the way an athlete’s body mechanically operates. Their extensive qualifications and experience enables them to tailor treatment to your sport, injury and future needs. Moreover, your sports therapist can assist in helping you to maintain peak condition for your sport by implementing management strategies.
In addition to treating sport related injury, a sport physiotherapist can assist their patient in developing appropriate strength and flexibility which will certainly improve performance.
Your Sports Therapy Questions Answered
What is Sports Physiotherapy?
Sports physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that specifically treats sporting-related injuries and illnesses. These differ from everyday injuries as athletes— both professional and amateur— repeatedly focus on and train specific body parts crucial to their sport, which can lead to an increased chance of injury over time. At NDPE we treat patients with acute sports injuries, recurring issues caused by sporting activities, and patients recovering from surgery following sports injuries.
What are the benefits of sports physiotherapy?
Sports physiotherapy assists in your journey towards healing and aims to improve your flexibility, endurance, and strength.
First and foremost, a sports physiotherapist will concentrate on reducing your pain levels through techniques such as massage and stretching. As your pain decreases, additional therapies may be included to rebuild any lost muscle strength and improve overall movement. With one of our sports physiotherapists at NDPE your treatment will be tailored to you individually, targeting the affected area with the aim to reduce pain and get you back to doing what you love. You’ll also receive education and resources to reduce your chance of re-injury, keeping you in the game for longer.
What types of injuries does sports physiotherapy cover?
Sports physiotherapy can treat a wide range of injuries that impede your ability to perform at your best. Whether your injury relates to soft tissue damage, nerve injuries, dislocations, or broken bones, we utilise our years of training to treat whatever your sport has thrown at you.
Which common injuries can sports physiotherapy help with?
We are able to assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of sporting related injuries such as:
- Ankle Sprains
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Swimming injuries
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Bursitis
- Hamstring, Groin & Thigh Muscle Sprains & Strains
- Knee Injuries including; Patellofemoral Pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, and Patella Tendonopathy
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Injuries including; Rotator Cuff Strains, Dislocations Subluxations, and AC Joint Injuries
- Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
- Running Injuries
- Wrist, Thumb & Hand Injuries
How many sessions does it take until recovery?
The type and severity of your injury will factor heavily into your recovery time. For example, a fracture will typically take longer to heal than a sprain or strain. Soft tissue injuries are divided into 3 grades:
Grade 1: A mild strain that allows you to function, but with pain. Grade 1 injuries typically take ~2 weeks to recover from.
Grade 2: A moderate strain that can involve a small to moderate loss of function. Generally these injuries require ~4-6 weeks of recovery time.
Grade 3: A severe strain, tear, or even a rupture that may require surgical intervention. Recovery from these types of injuries typically takes several months, possibly longer depending on your individual circumstances.
Overall, you and your sports physiotherapist will work together to determine how many sessions you will need.
What is the difference between a physiotherapist and a sports therapist?
Both physiotherapists and sports therapists undertake university studies to earn their qualifications. To become a sports therapist, they will take one of two routes to attain their title— either through academic (two years’ full time Masters study) or experiential (five years’ full time clinical or practical experience) study.
What is the treatment for sports injuries?
The treatment will differ based on the type and severity of the injury. Your sports physiotherapist will assess your injury and work with you to establish a treatment plan, which could involve techniques such as:
- Massage
- Stretching
- Ultrasound
- TENS
- Hot or cold therapies
What are the top 10 sports injuries?
The 10 most common sports injuries are:
- Strains
- Groin pull
- Sprains
- Knee injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Tennis elbow
- Shin splints
- Back injuries
- Concussions
What sport has the highest injury rate?
The answer to this question differs between countries and sexes. For men in Australia, cycling has the highest injury rate of any sport, followed by AFL, rugby, and soccer. Equestrian activities have the highest injury rate for Australian women, followed by netball, cycling, and soccer.
Why Choose NDPE West Ryde?
At NDPE, you will experience treatment at the hands of an experienced therapist who will target your pain to ease your discomfort, aiding in your recovery process. With years of experience behind us, we blend compassion and quality care to provide the treatment you deserve.
Our team of caring therapists aims to improve your physical health while keeping emotional health in mind to support your overall wellbeing. We proudly support the care of patients in West Ryde and the surrounding suburbs of Eastwood, Epping, Denistone, Marsfield and Carlingford.
Book Your Sports Physiotherapy Appointment in West Ryde
If you have a sports injury and have been considering sports physiotherapy as a treatment, we hope this helped you to make your decision. At NDPE we offer sports physiotherapy to residents in West Ryde and surrounding areas such as Eastwood, Denistone, Epping, and Ryde. To book your appointment with one of our experienced sports therapists, click below to get in touch.
No-one should endure ongoing pain and inconvenience. Life is too short. Contact us now to make an appointment or call 02 9874 8410.
