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Sports Physiotherapy

At Core Physiotherapy and Pilates Studio, we take a holistic approach to sports physiotherapy by blending injury management, tailored conditioning, preventive care, and performance insights.
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Understanding Sports Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy centres around assessment, rehabilitation, and preventive care for injuries sustained in sports and recreational activities. Understanding the unique demands of each sport and aligning care with an athlete’s personal performance goals is at the heart of our approach. Our team collaborates closely with athletes to craft strategies that support safe and efficient transitions back into sport with a lower chance of re-injury.
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Key Areas of Focus

Our sports physiotherapy services incorporate four core components essential for comprehensive management:

Injury-Specific Treatment and Rehabilitation

Early intervention plays a critical role in recovery from acute injuries. Our approach combines hands-on techniques, including soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilisation, and options like acupuncture or dry needling, with structured exercise programs. These methods aim to improve tissue health and promote functional recovery tailored to the injured area.

Sport-Specific Conditioning

Beyond injury recovery, sport-specific conditioning is vital for restoring strength, endurance, and mobility across the body. Our physiotherapists collaborate with athletes and their coaching teams to develop progressive conditioning programs, focusing on rebuilding overall physical capacity, not just the injured site, ensuring readiness for competitive demands.

Prevention and Monitoring

Recurrent injuries often mean more time off sport. Our preventive strategies integrate sport-specific functional exercises, load management, and monitoring practices to maintain optimal performance and address fatigue or flexibility limitations. Taping, bracing, and attention to training techniques further minimise the risk of re-injury.

Performance Enhancement

Rehabilitation provides an opportunity to address inefficiencies affecting athletic performance. We perform screening assessments to identify areas that may benefit from focused training, allowing athletes to return with improved function and alignment as part of their rehabilitation and ongoing management.

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Common Sports Injuries Managed at Core Physiotherapy

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Sports Physiotherapy Resources

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Supporting Long-Term Athletic Health in Adelaide

At Core Physiotherapy and Pilates Studio, we take a holistic approach to sports physiotherapy by blending injury management, tailored conditioning, preventive care, and performance insights. Our Adelaide studios offer an environment where athletes can access all-encompassing care designed to address both immediate needs and long-term athletic health.

To start your journey towards optimal performance and injury management, contact one of our Adelaide studios for a personalised sports physiotherapy assessment. We’re here to support your goals and guide you through every phase of recovery and beyond!

References 

  • Brukner, P. Khan, K.
  • Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, The Medicine Of Exercise 5E, Vol 2, Edition Number: 5. 2019, June 28th
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