Sports Injuries

Whether you are an elite athlete or a recreational enthusiast, ONE HEALTH can help prevent and treat many sporting injuries, including:

neck and back strains
shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries
hip and pelvic injuries such as osteitis pubis
knee, leg and ankle injuries.

Reduced joint or muscle flexibility will affect your performance and may result in injury if you don't realise that you can't perform at your usual level. If you do become injured, ONE HEALTH are highly trained to facilitate a return to optimal function and prevent compensatory strains from occurring. This will minimise re-injury and allow a quicker return to physical activity.

Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Remedial Massage treatment we provide at ONE HEALTH involves safe, gentle and effective manual techniques, including soft tissue stretching, mobilisation, inhibition and manipulation utilising interferrential & ultrasound therapy. These techniques assist in improving elasticity, strength, endurance, mobility and performance.

Sport and children

Children need to grow with optimal mobility, strength and balance. Sport and exercise can place exceptional demands on their bodies. Children should be cared for by professionals who are fully aware of the needs of young growing bodies.

Before treating your child, we will perform a comprehensive physical examination and refer to other health care professionals if necessary. We can provide nutritional advice along with strategies, exercises and routines to help your child avoid further injury and stay healthy, happy and active.

Did you know?

osteitis pubis can be related to pelvic and lower limb strains
hamstring and groin injuries invariably involve low back or pelvic restriction and imbalances
knee pain is related to poor foot and ankle mechanics, thigh muscle tension and hip dysfunction
shoulder injuries can be caused by tension in the ribs, neck, shoulder blade and upper back
shin splints involve poor mechanics of both leg bones
joint injections and pain killers may only mask the problem. Unless you deal directly with the cause of your problem, further injury and joint degeneration will result.

What to do when you suffer a sports injury

To avoid injury whilst playing sport, make sure you warm up and cool down with stretches. You should also drink plenty of water to keep your spine more mobile. If you do get injured, remain calm and apply the following basic first aid procedure:

Mobilise & Rest – We call this 'active rest'. Move the area gently (if possible) in a non-weight bearing environment and rto reduce further stress to the injury
Ice – apply an ice pack for 2-20 minutes (depending on the area applied to) every hour to reduce inflammation
Compress – gently apply bandages towards the heart to minimise swelling
Elevate – raise the injured area to improve drainage.