What is Sports Therapy?

Sports Therapy is a healthcare profession focused on the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and movement-related problems.

Despite the name, Sports Therapy isn’t just for athletes. It can benefit anyone experiencing pain, stiffness, injury or reduced function, whether caused by sport, work, everyday activities or simply the wear and tear of daily life.

At Silver Fern Family Osteopaths, Sports Therapy aims to help you move more comfortably, recover from injury, improve strength and confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to you.

How Can Sports Therapy Help?

Sports Therapy may be beneficial for:

• Sports injuries

• Muscle strains and ligament sprains

• Tendon pain and overuse injuries

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Back and neck pain

• Shoulder, hip, knee and ankle problems

• Recovery after injury

• Returning to exercise or sport

• Improving mobility and movement confidence

• Muscle tension and postural discomfort

What Happens During an Appointment?

Your appointment will begin with a discussion about your symptoms, goals and medical history, followed by an assessment of movement, strength and function where appropriate.

Treatment may include:

• Sports massage and soft tissue therapy

• Joint mobilisation techniques

• Stretching and mobility work

• Rehabilitation exercises

• Strengthening programmes

• Injury prevention advice

• Return-to-activity planning

Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, taking into account your lifestyle, goals and current level of activity.