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Stay in the Game, Skip the Pain: Know Your Sports Injuries Athletes and other active individuals often push their bodies to the limit to achieve their goals. This intense effort, or an unfortunate accident, can sometimes lead to injuries. Fortunately, with the right information and approach, many of these injuries can be avoided or effectively managed through physiotherapy at The Physiotherapy Center Ltd. Common Sports Injuries We See at Our Clinic
from prolonged periods of poor posture and twisting. • Among Swimmers and Water Polo Players: Both swimmers and water polo players can develop shoulder overuse injuries due to the high volume of repetitive overhead arm movements, especially when paired with poor technique or fatigue. Neck and low-back strain, as well as knee and hip irritation, can also occur from sustained body positions in the water, and in water polo, from eggbeater kicking and contact during play. Seek the Right Guidance Our physiotherapists can guide you through preventive strategies to reduce your risk of sports injuries and promote a safer athletic environment. Here’s how: • Personalized Plans: Our therapists design individualized plans that focus on strengthening the muscles and improving mobility to help prevent future injuries. • Education and Training: Our therapists educate athletes on the proper techniques, including tips on body mechanics, posture, movement patterns, and preventive measures to avoid injuries. • Functional Restoration: We focus on restoring the function of injured areas, enabling athletes to return to their sport with a minimized risk of re-injury or need for surgery. By working closely with our skilled physiotherapists, athletes can return to their favorite sports and sidestep any potential surgeries! Call The Physiotherapy Center Ltd. to schedule a consultation with our team today.
• Among Cricket Players: Many cricket players suffer lumbar stress injuries and side strains due to repeated high-force twisting and extension of the spine. Shoulder, elbow, and hamstring injuries are also frequent from throwing, bowling workloads, sprinting between wickets, and sudden stops while fielding. • Among Football Players: Ankle sprains and hamstring or groin strains are the usual suspects, often caused by repetitive kicking, fast accelerations, and sudden changes of direction. Knee injuries and concussions happen, too, typically from pivoting on a planted foot or contact in tackles/headers. • Among Rugby Players: Concussion and shoulder injuries are especially common because of frequent high-force tackles, rucks, and falls. Knee and ankle sprains often occur due to twisting under load or being hit from below while the foot is planted. • Among Kayakers and Paddleboarders: Shoulder, elbow, and wrist overuse injuries are common from repetitive paddling, especially with poor technique or gripping too hard. Lower back strain is also common, often resulting
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