All sports place some level of demand on the body, and our team is here to help optimise your performance and minimise the effects of injuries.
Here are a few ways we can help athletes:
Injury Prevention:
- Biomechanical Assessment: Analyse movement patterns to identify any biomechanical issues that may increase the risk of injury.
- Strength and Conditioning Programs: Develop personalised programs to enhance strength, stability, and prevent overuse injuries.
- Flexibility Training: Implement stretching and mobility exercises to improve range of motion and reduce the risk of strains.
Rehabilitation:
- Injury Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluate and diagnose injuries promptly, creating a tailored rehabilitation plan.
- Rehabilitation Exercises: Prescribe exercises to rehabilitate and strengthen affected areas, ensuring a safe return to play.
- Functional Rehabilitation: Incorporate sport-specific drills and exercises to simulate game movements during rehabilitation.
Sport-Specific Conditioning:
- Cardiovascular Conditioning: Design programs to improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness, matching the demands of the specific sport.
- Position-Specific Training: Tailor conditioning programs to the physical requirements of different positions within a sport.
Technical Analysis:
- Sport-Specific Movements: Analyse the biomechanics of sport-specific movements and provide feedback for optimisation.
Strength and Power Development:
- Resistance Training: Develop resistance training programs to enhance overall strength and power.
- Plyometric Exercises: Incorporate plyometric exercises to improve explosive power and agility.
Manual Therapy:
- Massage and Soft Tissue Techniques
- Joint Mobilisation
- Dry Needling
- Myofascial Cupping
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Release
Functional Movement Screenings:
- Preseason Screening: Conduct functional movement screenings to identify any weaknesses or imbalances before the start of a season.
- Corrective Exercises: Prescribe corrective exercises to address identified movement dysfunctions.
Education:
- Injury Prevention Education: Educate athletes on proper warm-up and cool-down techniques, injury prevention strategies, and self-care practices.
- Performance Optimization: Provide guidance on optimizing performance through biomechanics, nutrition, and recovery strategies.
Communication with Coaching Staff:
- Collaboration: Work closely with coaching staff to integrate physiotherapy into training plans and modify activities as needed.
- Performance Feedback: Provide feedback on athletes' physical condition and suggest adjustments to training loads as required.
Post-Season Assessments:
- Recovery and Regeneration: Design post-season recovery programs to facilitate physical and mental recovery.
- Injury Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments at the end of the season to address any lingering issues and plan for the offseason.
For more information on preseason screenings,
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