Sports Injuries

What Exactly Counts as a Sports Injury?

Sports injuries are not just for athletes. That is probably the biggest misconception we deal with at Physiomove. You do not need to be training for a marathon or playing professional cricket to end up with a torn ligament. We have treated accountants who hurt themselves playing Sunday football, mums who twisted their knees chasing after toddlers. Sports injuries are basically any damage that happens when your body moves in the wrong way. It could be moving too much, too fast or too often.
These injuries can be sneaky. Sometimes you feel fine right after it happens. Then two days later you can barely walk. Or maybe it has been a dull ache for months that you have just been ignoring. It usually does not get better on their own. It could be a sprained ankle, a dodgy shoulder, stress fractures, or something more serious like an ACL tear. Your body is trying to tell you something. And if you are already searching for “sports injury treatment near me”, you have probably realised that ignoring it is not gonna work anymore. That is actually why we are here.

Why Therapy or Rehab for Sports Injury is Important

This is the thing nobody wants to hear. The injury you are ignoring is probably getting worse. We cannot tell you how many times someone’s walked into our clinic saying “I thought it would heal on its own” after months of limping around. Sports injury physiotherapy exists for a reason. And that reason is because bodies are complicated and sometimes they need a bit of help to heal properly.
When you do not treat an injury right, your body starts compensating. You will walk differently, move differently. Before you know it, you have got a whole new problem on top of the injury. Early treatment means less pain, faster recovery. It also means less money spent in the long run. We are not trying to scare you. But we have seen what happens when people wait too long. It is not pretty.

Why People Keep Coming Back to Physiomove

We are not going to tell you we are the only sports injury rehab in Levittown and Bensalem. But what we can tell you is that people seem to like working with us and say we are the best. And a lot of our clients come through word of mouth. Here are some of the things that make us the top choice:
We listen
This sounds basic but you would be surprised how rare it is. When you come in, we want to hear about your injury and also your life. What do you need to be able to do? What has been frustrating you? We cannot help you if we do not understand what you are actually dealing with. Sports trauma rehabilitation is about getting you back to your life.
Every body is different. Every injury is different. Everyone’s goals are different. So why would we give everyone the same treatment plan? We assess, think, and we plan specifically for you. If something is not working for you, we change it. Simple as that. All our plans are customized using the latest approaches to fit your injury and lifestyle.
We are not going to promise you will be running marathons in 2 weeks. We will tell you what we think, what the timeline might look like. We will tell you what you will need to do on your end. No sugarcoating or false promises. Our therapists will tell you exactly what it is. In case we need to keep your doctor or somebody else in loop, we do that too.

What You Actually Get From Sports Injury Rehab

Getting proper physio for your injury is not just about making the pain stop. That is obviously a big part of it but not all. Muscle strain & sprain rehab done properly can actually leave you in better shape than before. You will understand your body better. You will move more efficiently and know how to avoid the same problem in future. Here are some of the benefits of therapy:

Pain relief

Reduced permanent deformity risk

Movement without compensation

Reduced injury risk

Prevention knowledge

Better strength

Confident movement

Better sports performance

Sports Injuries We Treat

We treat pretty much anything sports or movement related. But these are the ones that walk through our door most frequently. If yours is not listed, do not worry. Just give us a call and we will let you know if we can help. Chances are that our experienced therapists have already handled it before.
  • ACL/ligament injury therapy
  • Rotator cuff problems
  • Tennis elbow & golfer's elbow
  • Hamstring strains
  • Ankle sprains (the most common)
  • Shin splints

Post-Rehab Care & Support

What you do at home matters just as much as what we do in the clinic. Maybe more actually. We spend maybe an hour with you each week. You control the other 167 hours to either help or hurt your recovery. So we take the at-home stuff seriously.
Home Exercises
Our home exercise guidance is as much customised as your in-clinic rehab. You will get a list of movements that specifically target your situation. We will make sure you know exactly how to do them before you leave. We would rather spend extra time explaining than have you do something wrong for 2 weeks.
Bodies are unpredictable. Sometimes you heal faster than expected. Sometimes it is slower. Sometimes an exercise that worked great last week suddenly does not feel right. We keep tabs on how you are progressing and change things up when needed. Flexibility is key – literally and figuratively.
You will be excited about when you can go back to your game. You will ask “when can I run again?” But we make sure you are healed properly. You should not rush yourself back. We are in this for the long haul. We will give you a realistic timeline and gradually build you back up with sport-specific stuff.

How To Book Into Our Sports Rehab Program

Step 1

Get in touch

Call, email, or book online - whatever is easiest for you.

Step 2

Come for assessment

We will have a proper look and chat about everything.

Step 3

Get your plan

We will map out exactly what needs to happen.

Step 4

Start getting better

Attend our sessions. We do the work together to fix it.

Still Sitting There Injured?

The longer you wait the longer recovery takes. Give Physiomove a call – let’s start your treatment and get you back to your game safely.
Book An Appointment

FAQs About Sports Injury Therapy

It depends on a lot of things. A minor sprain might be sorted in a few weeks. A torn ACL could be months of work. We know that is not the answer you want. But it is the truth. What we can tell you is that we will give you a realistic timeline once we have actually seen your injury and assessed what is going on.
Nope. You can just book directly with us and we will take it from there. If we think you need scans or need to see a specialist, we will sort that out. But you do not need anyone’s permission to come see us first.
If you have got any scans or reports from your doctor, we need those. Wear something comfortable that lets us actually see and work on the injured area. We will tell you over phone if you need anything else. If your insurance covers it, bring those documents too.
Some bits might be uncomfortable. Working on injured tissue is not always pleasant. But we are not going to torture you. We work within what you can handle and you can always tell us to ease up. Pain is not the goal here. You need to go back to your life safely and fully healed.
Usually yes, just maybe not the way you were before. We will figure out what is safe and what is not. Often there are loads you can do. You just need to modify things a bit. Staying active generally helps recovery. So we will work with you to keep moving in ways that do not make things worse.

Get In Touch With Physiomove

Pick up the phone or drop us a message. Physiomove is rooting for your recovery. Let’s get you back on the field!
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