Sports injuries can happen in many ways. They may result from a sudden accident, fall, or impact, or they can develop gradually from repetitive strain or overuse. Other common causes include:
These injuries can affect any part of the body, and their severity can range from mild strains to more serious damage requiring specialist care.
If you feel pain during exercise or sport don’t ignore it, you should stop the activity immediately. Whether your injury is new or ongoing, continuing to exercise can worsen the damage and slow down your recovery. Early assessment and treatment are key to preventing long-term problems and getting you back to full activity as quickly and safely as possible.
If you’re dealing with a sports injury, our Physiotherapists can help you recover safely and effectively with tailored treatment and rehabilitation plans.
Sports injuries can present in a variety of ways, depending on the type and severity of the injury.
In some cases, symptoms may not appear right away. It’s not uncommon to feel fine during or immediately after activity, especially in competitive settings, because adrenaline can temporarily mask pain. Symptoms may become noticeable several hours later or the next day.
With any sports injury, it’s normal to experience some degree of pain or discomfort. While minor injuries often improve with rest over a day or two, certain signs suggest the need for professional assessment.
These may indicate a more serious injury that should be assessed by a Physiotherapist, who can offer a clear diagnosis and develop a tailored treatment plan.
If you suspect a severe injury; such as a fracture, dislocation, or head trauma, go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department for immediate care.
If your symptoms are persisting or not improving with rest, we recommend booking a Physiotherapy appointment with one of our experienced practitioners.
At Comfort Health, your appointment will include:
Our aim is to help you heal properly, prevent re-injury, and return to your sport or activity as quickly and safely as possible. In some cases, to fully diagnose the injury and guide treatment, we may recommend a Diagnostic Ultrasound Scan. This allows us to assess soft tissue structures in real time and provide a more accurate diagnosis.
At Comfort Health we offer a comprehensive range of treatments including Sports Massage, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, and a variety of other services designed to support recovery from all types of sports injuries. If you’re looking for a clear diagnosis to guide your treatment, we may recommend a Diagnostic Ultrasound Scan to accurately assess the extent of your injury.
For chronic tendon issues such as Achilles Tendinopathy and Patellar Tendinopathy, Shockwave Therapy has proven to be a highly effective treatment option.
Our experienced therapists have worked with athletes from a wide range of sporting backgrounds — including runners, triathletes, squash and cricket players, golfers, rugby players, footballers, and dancers, to name just a few.
If you think you could benefit from treatment by one of our expert practitioners book in online here.