Whether you play football, row, run, climb or go to the gym, injuries can happen. Many sports injuries are caused by doing too much too soon, for example when starting a new sport or training more before a competition.
Injuries we often see
- Hamstring and calf strains, for example during sprinting.
- Shin pain (shin splints) after running more often or on harder surfaces.
- Tendon pain, such as Achilles tendon or patellar tendon pain.
- Shoulder pain in swimming, climbing, rowing and racket sports.
- Groin pain in football and hockey.
What you can do yourself
- Do not train through sharp pain; reduce your training for a while instead of stopping completely.
- Increase training load gradually, especially after a break or at the start of a new season.
- Combine your sport with strength training.
- Make sure you get enough sleep and recovery between training sessions.
How we can help
We first check with you whether our student learning clinic suits your complaint, or whether a regular physiotherapist is a better fit. If our clinic is right for you, a student assesses your complaint under supervision. Within a maximum of three appointments you receive:
- Assessment of the injury and of the training load that caused it.
- Rehabilitation exercises built up from basic strength to sport-specific movements.
- A clear plan for returning to training and competition, and for preventing new injuries.
Need longer treatment? We help you find a regular physiotherapist.
When to see a doctor first
See a GP or go to the emergency department after a heavy fall or collision, if you cannot put weight on a leg, if a joint looks deformed, or if there is a lot of swelling straight after the injury.
Read more in our frequently asked questions, or see other injuries and conditions we treat.
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