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Roles And Responsibilities Of Physiotherapists In Sports Injury And Back Pain

SPORTS INJURY AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST:

The term “Sports Injury” refers to an injury that occurs while playing, running, and during exercises, it is not limited to only athletes. Individuals can have sports injuries even if they are not involved in any athletic activity. 

 

For example, painters may get shoulder injuries. Gardeners can have tendinitis even though they are not participating in sports.

 

In the broader sense, it refers to those injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system and occurs in active individuals.

 

The musculoskeletal system refers to the network of muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, and other tissues that gives stability to the body and enables movement.

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Acute injuries

Sports Injury Is of Two Types :-

Acute Injury

Occurs all of a sudden such as when a person falls or receives a blow or any kind of twist on joints.
Like: Dislocations

Chronic Injury

Refers to the overuse of one area of the body and the pain develops gradually.

Like: stress fractures and shin splints.

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The Major Roles And Responsibilities of a Physiotherapist in Treating Sports Injuries Include

  • Recognizing and evaluating the injury.
  • Suggest measures to prevent injuries.
  • Managing the injuries by using different techniques like therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation specific to individual needs.
  • Identifying the cause of an injury.
  • Preparing a realistic agreement with the sportsperson about their recovery plan based on a specific time scale.
  • Maintaining records about the treatment and recovery.
  • Providing immediate care when necessary.
Besides this, the sports physiotherapist in Surrey BC plans individualized treatment based on several factors: 
The type of sports that are involved. The specific role of an injured person. Level of performance.

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How Do Physiotherapy Treatments Address Different Sports Injuries?

Participating in athletic activities is good for your overall well-being but aging can be a factor that the body can’t be well-equipped. The body will feel a lot of pain and stress when you suddenly get injured. 

 

Here, physical therapy can aid your body in various ways and also control aging factors. Some of the most common injuries and the role of the physiotherapist in them are discussed below.

Quad Strain

“Don’t push quadriceps muscles so hard.” Quad strains occur when you stretch or push your quadriceps muscles so hard. This can cause mild pain and discomfort in your body. Regular exercises are required to heal your body.

Lower Back Pain

This problem is experienced by many athletes and is caused by a number of reasons but commonly it is caused due to improper lifting and shifting. Physical therapies and a combination of the right exercises can help you to stay fit and active.

Ankle Sprain

It affects the ligaments of the foot. For example: when you turn or roll over your ankles and it causes bruising. In this physiotherapists make use of RICE treatment: Rest Ice Compression Elevation

ACL Strain

This ligament is located in the middle of your knee. This injury occurs when you move your body in the wrong way by twisting your knee and hyperextending. Physiotherapist after assessing your injury recommends exercises and treatment that strengthen the area around the knees.

Plantar Fasciitis

It is caused by stress and strains on your feet and is often a result of wearing improper footwear, using poor techniques, being overweight, flat feet. Physiotherapists address this issue by stretching, rolling under feet, and also support in having the right footwear.

Benefits Of Sports Physiotherapy

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Help in Finding Weak Spots And Improving Them

Finding the weak spots in the body of an athlete is the physiotherapist’s primary  responsibility and mainly injuries are caused by these weak spots. After discovering physiotherapist aids in adopting various techniques and correcting postures so individuals can progress.

Preventing Future Injuries

Physiotherapists help in preventing sports injuries by examining body motions, addressing unhealthy habits, and building coordination and strength.

Recovery

Athletes often have busy schedules. Rest time constantly decreases which often causes headaches and stiffness. A physical therapist helps in treating these issues by using a variety of strategies.

It comprises

 

-Soft Tissue Release

-Taping

-Dry Needling

-Manipulation process

-Exercise

Rehabilitation Process

Sports injury rehabilitation in Surrey BC helps in treating pain and regaining performance. Here the physiotherapist performs the following tasks.

 

  • Specifically designed exercises to help athletes to get back to their pre-injury state.
  • Plan to reduce mobility stress.
  • Lowering the risk of sports-related injury.
  • Attaining the full potential of the athletes.

On-Site Treatment

Physiotherapists help in preventing sports injuries by examining body motions, addressing unhealthy habits, and building coordination and strength.

BACK PAIN AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST:

Back pain is one of the most common medical issues seen in people of various ages and professions. It can occur from a variety of things like 

  • Sudden falls
  • Accidents
  • Lifting some heavy goods
  • Age-related changes to the spine
  • Heredity
  • Weight gain

Back Pain Is of Three Types

Acute Injury

Occurs suddenly and lasts from a few days to a few weeks.

Chronic Injury

Lasts longer than 12 weeks

Subacute Injury

May occur suddenly or within the span of time and can last from 4 to 12 weeks.

While figuring out the roles and responsibilities of physiotherapists in treating back pain, they will initially develop a preliminary plan after understanding the root cause. The physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive analysis of symptoms through medical reports and by consulting with the patients. They will collect the whole relevant information and give you the required treatment.   

Manual Therapy

It encourages a stuck joint to move again. The whole process centers around keeping your body moving as it was meant. It is specifically beneficial for improving the range of motion.

Acupuncture Therapy

In this method, the physiotherapist uses needles to insert them into the deep fibers. It increases blood flow and improves nerve communication in the affected areas.

Habit Training

In this method physiotherapists mainly focus on improving pain symptoms by improving body postures and helping to improve the strength of your core muscles. It promotes healing and relieves pain.

Strength-Building

Exercises recommended by physiotherapists helps in improving core strength thus alleviating pain. Doing this itself may seem daunting, especially if the injury occurred is recent but with the aid of a physiotherapist, the catalyst of the pain can be minimized. Physiotherapist after assessing your body's flexibility, and causes of symptoms, creates an extensive program to strengthen the core muscle group, improves posture, and develops stability.

Benefits of Physiotherapists For Treating Back Pain

Reduction of Pain and Stiffness in The Back

 

By using treatments like manual therapy, the therapist helps to alleviate pain and stiffness and accelerate the healing process.

Improving The Range of Motion

 

Physiotherapists by combining multiple exercises make your treatment plan that improves the range of motion in your back and neck.

Can Reduce The Need For Surgery

 

Surgery should only ever be considered as a last option for relief, and physiotherapy is one of the most common ways to resolve the need for surgery.

Personalized Care

One of the main benefits of seeking help from a physiotherapist to address back pain is that they will not perform a one-size-fits-all approach. They will consider your body structure, age, lifestyle (whether you’re an athlete or a sedentary person), current health conditions, and how your body responds to specific movements.

 

Hence, there are more and more ways by which physiotherapists can help you get back to your daily life schedule by enhancing your performance.

To find out more about how we can assist you, Contact us today!!!.

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