Sport Injury
What is Sports Injury?
Sports injuries refer to physical damage occurring during sports or physical activities. They can be broadly categorized into two types:
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Acute Injuries: Caused by a single, sudden accidental event. Symptoms usually appear immediately, accompanied by severe pain, swelling, or inability to move. Examples include ankle sprains, muscle tears, and fractures.
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Chronic / Overuse Injuries: Caused by long-term repetitive movements, where accumulated micro-trauma to tissues exceeds the body's natural ability to repair itself.
Phsyiotherapy Treatment & Rehabilitation Stages
Stage 1: Acute Phase
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Treatment Goal: Control inflammation, alleviate pain, accelerate swelling reduction, and protect injured tissues from secondary damage.
Stage 2: Recovery Phase
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Treatment Goal: Restore normal joint range of motion and basic muscle strength, promote proper tissue healing.
Stage 3: Functional Training Phase
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Treatment Goal: Advanced strength training, proprioception and balance training, and analyzing and correcting faulty movement patterns to prevent recurrence.
Home Care & Prevention
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Warm-up & Cool-down.
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Progress Gradually: Avoid sudden, drastic increases in exercise intensity or frequency.
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Cross-Training: To avoid overuse caused by a single sport and to ensure balanced development of different muscle groups.
When to Seek Professional Help?
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Acute trauma or injury.
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Recurrence of old injuries or persistent chronic pain.
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After cast removal following a fracture.
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Inability to restore previous sports performance levels.
Enquiry or Appointment
If you would like to book an assessment, please contact us via phone or WhatsApp.
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Phone: 6706 1944
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Address: Shop UG13, Upper Ground Floor, Ka Wai Plaza, 24 Ma Tau Wai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon