What is Sports Physiotherapy?

Sports physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that focuses on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and exercise. Sports physiotherapists work with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from amateurs to professionals, to help them improve their physical performance and recover from injuries.

Sports physiotherapy involves the assessment and diagnosis of sports-related injuries, the development of treatment plans and exercise programs, and the implementation of rehabilitation techniques that are specific to the athlete's sport and injury. Treatment may involve manual therapy, exercise prescription, taping, and other modalities to improve flexibility, strength, and endurance.

Sports physiotherapists also work with athletes to prevent injuries by identifying and addressing areas of weakness or dysfunction in the body. They may provide advice on injury prevention strategies, including proper warm-up and cool-down techniques, appropriate footwear, and equipment modifications. At Healing Hands Advanced Physiotherapy Clinic, we take a personalized and evidence-based approach to treat injuries and optimizing athletic performance. Our experienced physiotherapists have worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from amateur to professional, and are committed to helping you get back to your sport and perform at your best.

Our Approach to Sports Physiotherapy:

1. Assessment: The first step in our sports physiotherapy process is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient's injury. Our physiotherapists will conduct a thorough physical examination to determine the root cause of the injury, including range of motion testing, strength testing, and other diagnostic tools if necessary. We will also take into account the athlete's history, training, and sport-specific demands to develop a customized treatment plan.

2. Treatment: Once we have identified the root cause of the injury, we will create a personalized treatment plan for the patient. This plan may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, Dry needling therapy, Cupping therapy, MFR and modalities such as ultrasound, laser therapy, or electrical stimulation. We work closely with the patients to ensure that they understand their injury and the treatment process, and that they are an active participant in their recovery.

3. Rehabilitation: In addition to treating the injury itself, our physiotherapists will also help the patient to develop a rehabilitation plan to regain strength, flexibility, and mobility. This may include exercises to target specific muscle groups, stretches to improve range of motion, and other techniques to improve overall function. We may also provide education on injury prevention techniques and performance enhancement strategies.

Common Conditions We Treat:

Our specialist sports physiotherapists are highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of soft tissue injuries, understanding human biomechanics, tissue pathology and healing. They carry out a thorough assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all musculoskeletal injuries.

For conditions including:

• Overuse injuries and stress fracture
• Muscle tears, tendon and ligament sprains
• Knee, ankle and foot injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Hand and wrist pain
• Dislocations
• Tendinitis
• Post surgical rehabilitation
• Core strengthening
• Balance training
• Agility training
• Bursitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Frozen shoulder
• Rotator cuff injury
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer's elbow
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Shin splints
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner's knee)
• ACL injury
• IT band syndrome
• Hamstring strains
• Quadriceps strains
• Hip pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated disc / disc bulge
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Lordosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Lumbar radiculopathy
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Osteoporosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Patellar tendonitis (Jumper's knee)
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Postural dysfunction
• Tension headache
• Migraine headache
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
• Whiplash injury
• Cervicogenic headache
• Spondylitis
• Bone spurs
• Lumbar strain
• Pelvic girdle pain
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Foot drop
• Achilles tendinitis
• Baker's cyst
• Hallux valgus (Bunions)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Labral tear
• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Stress fractures
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Gout
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Muscle spasm
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Subacromial impingement syndrome
• Bankart lesion
• Hill-Sachs lesion
• Adhesive capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)
• Dislocation of the shoulder
• Acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) injury
• Sternoclavicular joint (SC joint) injury
• Metatarsalgia
• Retrocalcaneal bursitis
• Tendinopathy of the foot
• Hip labrum tear
• Leg length discrepancy
• Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury
• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear
• Meniscal tear
• Patellar tendon rupture
• Quadriceps tendon rupture
• Hamstring tendon rupture
• Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
• Hip flexor strain
• Hip abductor strain
• Groin strain
• Quadriceps strain
• Hamstring strain
• Adductor strain
• Popliteus strain
• Gastrocnemius strain
• Soleus strain
• Achilles tendonitis
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Piriformis syndrome

Why Choose Us?

At Healing Hands Advanced Physiotherapy Clinic, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care to help athletes recover from injury and return to their sport. We offer a range of benefits to our patients, including:

1) Experienced and qualified physiotherapists with a deep understanding of sports injuries and their impact on performance.

2)  Personalized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

3) A collaborative approach that involves communication with coaches, trainers, and other healthcare professionals as needed.

4) A focus on education to help athletes prevent future injuries and optimize their performance.

If you have suffered a sports-related injury, don't let it keep you on the sidelines. We provide world-class sports physiotherapy in Bangalore at affordable cost. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced sports physiotherapists. We look forward to helping you get back in the game!