Sports Rehabilitation
Whether you’re a professional, weekend warrior, or just an active person, any athlete can sustain injuries or want to enhance their performance. A thorough verbal, physical, and functional examination assessing mobility, strength, endurance, nutrition, sleep, and stress can lead to a comprehensive treatment and performance training plan. An appropriate diagnosis and evidence-based plan of management are important for successful injury rehabilitation.
What types of sports injuries are commonly rehabilitated by chiropractors?
Chiropractors commonly rehab a range of sports injuries, including but not limited to:
-Muscle injury, such as rotator cuff or hamstring strains
-Joint injuries, such as ankle sprains or shoulder instability
-Tendon injuries, such as tennis elbow or achilles tendinopathy
-Back and neck injuries
-Post-surgical rehabilitation, such as ACL, meniscus, or achilles repair
-Joint injuries, such as ankle sprains or shoulder instability
-Tendon injuries, such as tennis elbow or achilles tendinopathy
-Back and neck injuries
-Post-surgical rehabilitation, such as ACL, meniscus, or achilles repair
How are sports injuries managed?
An effective plan of management depends on many factors. A comprehensive injury rehab and/or performance plan can include:
-Manual therapies, such as joint mobilizations or soft tissue therapies
-Rehabilitation exercises for mobility and function, as well as progressive strength training
-Advice on injury prevention, including load management strategies, warm-up routines, bracing and/or taping, and equipment use
-Sleep, stress and nutrition management
-Rehabilitation exercises for mobility and function, as well as progressive strength training
-Advice on injury prevention, including load management strategies, warm-up routines, bracing and/or taping, and equipment use
-Sleep, stress and nutrition management