Why Sports Physiotherapists Are Important?

Why Sports Physiotherapists Are Important?
March 23, 2020

 

Injuries from sports are a common thing, and a lot of people often book appointments with physio-therapists due to this. They also seek proper sports medicine that can cure the injury from the root. A sports physiotherapist is different from a regular therapist. You can relieve yourself from the pain by applying ice and healing sprays, but it will not cure the problem from the foundation. Therefore, booking an appointment with a professional is the best way to undertake the treatment.

Role of a Sports Physiotherapist

A sports physiotherapist plays an important role in treating a range of injuries starting from sprain to muscle injury. They work as professionals, and before beginning with the treatment, a proper diagnosis is made. With the assessment, the cause and the severity of the injury are determined before undertaking the appropriate treatment.

Once the plan is created, they schedule different sessions for the therapy. They also decide how many sittings you need to get it healed.

The physiotherapists can also provide sports medicine or suggest doing at-home exercises for better and quick recovery.

Type of Injuries That Need a Physiotherapist

There are certain specific injuries that might require a physiotherapist are as follows-

  • Pain/Strain in the lower back

  • Knee ligament sprain or ACL

  • Runner’s Knee

  • Tennis Elbow

  • Groin Strain

  • Golfer’s elbow

  • Meniscus Tears

These are some of the common injuries that require sports physiotherapists or medicine.

Common Physiotherapy Techniques

Some of the common techniques that physiotherapists use are-

  • Joint mobilization and manipulation techniques.

  • Minimal energy techniques

  • Massage

  • Muscle Stretching

If you are looking for a physiotherapist and need sports medicine urgently, you can reach Oklahoma Spine & Pain Management in OKC without delay.

**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.

Darryl D. Robinson, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Darryl Robinson, a Richmond, Virginia native, earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Commissioned into the U.S. Army the same year, Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Walter Reed and served as a General Medical Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He left active duty in 1998 and remained in the reserves through 2004. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, Dr. Robinson joined Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics in 2002. He has since been recognized for delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care for pain conditions. In 2012, he was named one of the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional pain treatments, he expanded his approach to include wellness-based therapies focused on nutrition, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine. He later became a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Also in 2012, Dr. Robinson was honored as one of the first "Pink Tie Guys" by the Susan G. Komen foundation in Oklahoma, recognizing his advocacy for women's health.
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