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The Role Physiotherapy Plays in Preventing Surgery for Sports- Related Injuries Whether you’re a regular at your cricket club or just love kayaking along the shore, it’s important to be mindful of injury! Sports injuries can be a common occurrence, but The Physiotherapy Center Ltd. physiotherapists are here to help you recover–and, in many cases, avoid the need for surgery. Our team can help guide you through the preventive steps you can take to minimize your risk of sports injuries. If you sustain an injury, we’ll identify all the factors related to your injury and address them one by one. Through our specialized programs, we can help you recover and improve your physical capabilities. We’ll take a holistic approach that fortifies your overall health and enhances the skills necessary to maximize your athletic performance. If you’re an athlete or active adult looking to recover from an injury, avoid surgery, and gain an edge on the field or in the water, we can help. Our team will provide you with the tools you need to withstand the physical demands of your chosen sport, reducing your injury risk while boosting your performance. Tailored Plans After an Injury, No Matter the Sport From football to rugby, we love our contact sports here in the Cayman Islands. Unfortunately, these sports can lead to the sort of orthopedic injuries that often require surgical intervention to repair completely. There is some good news, though: most orthopedic- type surgeries are not urgent or emergencies. Usually, there’s a significant period of time between diagnosis and surgery, and physiotherapy can play an important role in managing your injury in the interim. Far too often, people mistake their symptoms for signs to rest or avoid the activities causing them pain. Athletes, however, often do the opposite. They ignore aches and pains, thinking
they will go away on their own, only to discover that those early warning signs were the body’s way of signaling for help. Unfortunately, neither path is ideal and often leads to more complex problems. Physiotherapy can help avoid those issues, even if you’re waiting for surgical repair. At The Physiotherapy Center Ltd., our team will weed through your symptoms and identify the root cause of your particular situation. From there, we can provide you with the tools to prepare for surgery. However, in some cases, we might be able to help you delay it–or even avoid it altogether! We understand that every patient is unique, and that’s especially true for athletes and active individuals. A hardcore rugby player has different needs (and injury risks) than a recreational pickleball player. When we develop your program, we always take these factors into account, ensuring your treatment matches your specific recovery goals. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5223716/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC5573846/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385156/, https://www.jwatch. org/na47635/2018/10/18/effectiveness-physical-therapy-vs-arthroscopy-meniscal, https:// bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/15/870, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2705186
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