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Movement is vital
What Is Sports Therapy
Rehabilitation following any injury no matter how minor or major can play an important role within the recovery process. Not only will it have great benefits physiologically (improving movement, muscle strength and body awareness) but psychologically can help increase confidence, mood and self-belief as you begin to be able to achieve simple tasks pain free again.
A structured rehabilitation programme will see you right through from the start of your journey, to the end of your journey. We construct rehabilitation programmes for all injuries, including every day and occupational, as well as injuries sustained participating in sport.
All of our Sports Therapists have studied for 3 years at University gaining a BscHons Degree.
What’s Involved In A Sports Therapy Plan?
We will look at and measure your:
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Available range of motion – are there any restrictions?
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Stability – around the joint or full kinetic chain
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Strength – any muscular imbalances present?
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Flexibility – any muscle length imbalances/restrictions effecting the surrounding area?
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Power/Speed – dependent on level of ability on you initial assessment.
After the investigative phase, we will discuss with you the findings and the rehabilitation plan. This will include setting specific, measurable, achievable targets so we are able to track your progress over a period of time and a specific programme will be established to meet your needs The follow up appointments will allow us to continually measure your progress and adapt the programme to be able to lead you towards your goals and your return to pain free movement.
Sports Therapy FAQs
What is sports therapy?
Sports therapy is a specialist healthcare service focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement for athletes and active individuals. Our sports therapists us evidence based treatments like manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, movement analysis, and injury management.
What does a sports therapist do?
A sports therapist assesses injuries, creates personalised rehab programs, and supports recovery from sports-related pain and injuries. They also provide:
- Injury prevention advice
- Strength and conditioning plans
- Return to sport programs
- Performance coaching
- Hands on treatment
What conditions does sports therapy treat?
Common conditions include:
- Muscle strains and ligament sprains
- Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, patellar)
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Shoulder and elbow pain
- Back and neck injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
Do I need a referral to see a sports therapist?
What happens during my first sports therapy appointment?
Your first session typically includes:
- A detailed injury assessment
- Movement and posture analysis
- Strength and flexibility testing
- A personalized treatment and rehab plan
- Hands-on therapy and exercises
How long does sports therapy take to work?
Is sports therapy painful?
Do you offer sports therapy for athletes of all levels?
Can sports therapy help prevent injuries?
Yes. Injury prevention is a key part of sports therapy. We provide:
- Movement screening
- Strength and conditioning
- Technique coaching
- Warm-up and recovery strategies
Do you offer return to- port programs?
Yes. Our return to sport programs help you safely progress back to training and competition with:
- Functional testing
- Strength and conditioning
- Sport-specific drills
- Performance monitoring
Do you treat sports injuries in Poole?
Yes. Our sports therapy clinics treats sports injuries and offers rehabilitation for:
- Sprains and strains
- Tendon injuries
- Joint pain
- Overuse injuries
- Post-surgical recovery
Is sports therapy covered by insurance?
What should I wear to a sports therapy appointment?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows easy movement, such as:
- Shorts or leggings
- T-shirt or tank top
- Comfortable trainers
What's the difference between Sports Therapy and Sports Massage?
Sports Therapy focuses on injury prevention and rehabilitation, using assessment, exercise programs, and strength training to help you recover and perform better.
Sports Massage focuses on muscle recovery and tension relief, using hands on massage techniques to reduce soreness and improve flexibility.
Many athletes benefit from both: sports therapy for rehab and sports massage for recovery – all of our Sports Therapists offer Sports Massage.
How do I book a sports therapy appointment at Total Therapy?
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