Sports Injury recovery

Hydrotherapy for Sports Injury Recovery at AquaPhysio

Sports injuries can broadly be categorised into two types:

Acute Injuries:

These occur suddenly due to a single traumatic event, such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains.

For example, if you sprain your ankle while running, you will experience immediate swelling, pain, and difficulty bearing weight.

 

Overuse Injuries:

These develop over time due to repetitive micro-trauma to tendons, bones, and joints.

Examples include tennis elbow, shin splints, patellofemoral pain, and Achilles’ tendinopathy

Both types of injuries require appropriate rehabilitation to ensure full recovery and prevent re-injury.

Hydrotherapy is an effective treatment method for both acute and overuse injuries, providing a controlled environment that facilitates healing and enhances recovery

Why Choose Hydrotherapy for Sports Injuries?

Recovering from a sports injury can be physically and mentally challenging, especially when pain and restricted movement limit daily activities. Hydrotherapy provides a unique rehabilitation setting that supports healing, reduces pain, and allows for progressive rehabilitation.

If you have experienced a sports injury, such as a sprained ankle, you know how crucial it is to restore movement safely. Water-based therapy allows you to begin rehabilitation earlier than on land, helping you regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

Key Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Sports Injuries

  • Reduction of Swelling Through Hydrostatic Pressure: Water immersion naturally reduces swelling, particularly in acute injuries such as ankle and knee sprains. This helps alleviate pain and improve mobility.
  • Buoyancy Offloads Joints While Exercising: The support of water reduces strain on injured joints, bones, and muscles, allowing safe and pain-free movement.
  • Early and Controlled Movement: Hydrotherapy enables gentle rehabilitation for injuries involving bone oedema, supporting circulation and healing without exacerbation.
  • Pain Management for Various Injuries: Whether dealing with an ACL injury, hip pain, or a stress fracture, the warm water and controlled environment help reduce discomfort and promote muscle activation.
  • Maintaining Fitness During Recovery: Hydrotherapy allows athletes to stay active while reducing the impact on the injured area, preventing deconditioning and loss of cardiovascular fitness.
  • Accelerated Return to Sport: Land-based rehabilitation for serious injuries can take 6-9 months, but with hydrotherapy, athletes can often return to their sport within 4-6 months by reinforcing neuromuscular recruitment patterns earlier

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

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A patient working in the pool following 2 Knee Ligament injuries.

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