Sports Therapy

For the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of both sport-related and non sport-related injury. Our therapists deal with many common complaints, including strains and sprains, back and muscle pain, postural issues and work-related conditions.

Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare which focuses on the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the person back to optimum levels of functional, occupational, and sport-specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. Our Sports Therapists do not just deal with athletes. Anyone who suffers an injury through physical exertion, whether it is running, gardening, or even housework, can benefit from Sports Therapy. However fit, whatever age or activity, Sports Therapy is an effective treatment for many people.

Some conditions which can be treated with Sports Therapy

Back, neck and shoulder pain (including sciatica)
Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries
Sprains and strains
Achilles tendonitis
Frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Knee pain
Plantar fasciitis
Post/pre-surgery rehabilitation
Runner’s knee
Shin splints/Medial Tibial Border Syndrome (MTBS)

What to expect

On your first visit our Sports Therapists will assess your injury and devise a treatment plan. Our Sports Therapists are healthcare professionals who have the knowledge, skills and ability to:

Utilise sports and exercise principles to optimise performance, preparation and injury prevention programmes.
Provide the immediate care of injuries in recreational, training and competitive environments.
Assess, treat, and where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention.
Achilles tendonitis
Provide appropriate sport and remedial massage.
Plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes tailored specifically to the individual.
Our main aim is to restore pain-free movement and function as soon as possible. Generally, the less time you have had your symptoms, the quicker the recovery time.

How we treat the individual

A wide variety of treatment techniques can be utilised depending upon type of injury:

Joint mobilisation
Sports massage
Soft tissue mobilisation
Stretching/ Proprioceptive Muscular Facilitation stretching (PMF)
Rehabilitation exercises
Kinesio taping
Athletic taping
Postural correction

Pricing

Devon prices

Surrey prices

Book an appointment

To book an appointment, please give us a call on 03455577788 or use our online booking tool.

For your body to function well, its structure must also work well and be in good balance.

Treatment is individually tailored to each patient.

Advice on posture, diet and appropriate exercises are routinely given.

Our Sports Therapists do not just deal with athletes. Anyone who suffers an injury through physical exertion, whether it is running, gardening, or even housework, can benefit from Sports Therapy. However fit, whatever age or activity, Sports Therapy is an effective treatment for many people.

Some conditions which can be treated with Sports Therapy

Back, neck and shoulder pain (including sciatica)
Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries
Sprains and strains
Achilles tendonitis
Frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Knee pain
Plantar fasciitis
Post/pre-surgery rehabilitation
Runner’s knee
Shin splints/Medial Tibial Border Syndrome (MTBS)

What to expect

On your first visit our Sports Therapists will assess your injury and devise a treatment plan. Our Sports Therapists are healthcare professionals who have the knowledge, skills and ability to:

Utilise sports and exercise principles to optimise performance, preparation and injury prevention programmes.
Provide the immediate care of injuries in recreational, training and competitive environments.
Assess, treat, and where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention.
Provide appropriate sport and remedial massage.
Plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes tailored specifically to the individual.
Our main aim is to restore pain-free movement and function as soon as possible. Generally, the less time you have had your symptoms, the quicker the recovery time.

How we treat the individual

A wide variety of treatment techniques can be utilised depending upon type of injury:

Joint mobilisation
Sports massage
Soft tissue mobilisation
Stretching/ Proprioceptive Muscular Facilitation stretching (PMF)
Rehabilitation exercises
Kinesio taping
Athletic taping
Postural correction

Pricing

Sports therapy is available at our clinics in

Tiverton (Mondays 9:00 – 14:00, Tuesdays 13:00 – 17:00, Thursday 14:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 9:00 – 13:00) and

Cullompton (Wednesdays 14:00 – 20:00 and Thursdays 14:00 – 20:00).

Prevent knee injury while hiking

August 25, 2022

Walking holidays are a great way to see beautiful scenery, get fit and enjoy the benefits of spending time in nature. Whether you’re walking long-distance or just hiking for a day, it’s important to take care of your knees as these are the joints which carry most of your weight.