PHYSIOTHERAPY
Sports Physiotherapy
Here at Sitka Physio & Wellness, our physiotherapists are all trained to provide full assessments, and treatment plans for all of your sports-related injuries. Whether it was ankle injury that happened on your morning run, a muscle pull from swinging the golf club too far back, or a recurring pain that pops up every time you land a certain way, our sports physiotherapists are here to provide a thorough, head-to-toe full body assessment to help get you back in the game. We do what we can to always keep your lifestyle top of mind.
Whether you’re an occasional player in need of a plan to help get you back on your feet, or you play for a team and need a program to get you back on the field/court/rink, we can help. Our sports physiotherapists will provide you with a carefully designed and thoughtfully planned treatment and exercise program that will allow you to return to doing what you love safely and effectively.
We always take the time to understand what happened in order to help you prevent future strain or injury. So whether you are playing at an elite level or practicing at a grassroots level, we know that injuries happen, but the pain doesn’t need to be unnecessarily endured. Our sport specific assessment helps you improve your performance, prevent injuries, and get you playing at your best.
We will assess what you need to do in both the long and short term and if required, ask you to take a break to allow proper healing. Our physiotherapists will use an array of different skills, and manual techniques to get you back to performing and staying at your best. Call or book your appointment online today!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What to Expect During a Sports Physiotherapy Treatment
If it’s our first time meeting you, we would usually spend a bit more time together getting to know you and all the different types of sport and activities you do. That means we typically will need a 60-minute assessment for first-time clients. During the first sports assessment, we will be looking head to toe checking in on flexibility, strength, alignment and muscle balance by doing a variety of tests and exercises. After that, we will provide you with a summary of our findings and a thoughtfully developed treatment plan that is customized to your needs. And if you are curious, you can also expect a full and complete explanation of your injury and your prognosis.
If it’s a follow up from a previous assessment, usually 30 mins will do the trick. Here we will check in on your progress and realign your plan to make sure the exercises we provided are being executed correctly and work for your lifestyle. However, if things aren’t working or if you are experiencing a change in the injury, we will redevelop your plan to better work for your current situation. The best part is because you are a returning client you can quickly book this appointment online or call in if you prefer.
If this is a new injury altogether, depending on how well we know you, we may need either 30 mins or 60 mins, but don’t worry both types of assessments are covered under most health care plans. If ever you are unsure or if your issue is complex, do give us a call so we can help you decide on the most appropriate course of assessment and treatment.
The Most Common Sports Injuries We Treat
Our physiotherapists have years of background and experience in dealing with and helping aid sports-related injuries. Some of the most common sports injuries we see here are:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis/Golfers Elbow
- Shoulder Impingement and/or Dislocation
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band)
- Achilles Tendonopathy
- Shin Splints (Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Groin Pull (Adductor Strain)
- Sciatica
- ACL Tear (Knee Sprain)
- Concussions
Again, this is something we specialize in, so stop enduring the pain and hoping that if you leave it alone it will get better because it won’t. Instead, come to see us for an appointment so you can get back to doing what you love.