Assessment of injuries – Involves careful and comprehensive questioning about the current injury and previous injuries as well as a thorough examination of the body.
Identifying the root cause of the injury – Often the root cause is not where the pain is located. A thorough assessment is necessary to identify the factors that have contributed to the injury.
Development of an individualised treatment plan – Minimising the recurrence of a sports injury is our top priority. Hence, we customise programs to address all weaknesses and imbalances.
Improve the strength and mechanics of other parts of the body – This is essential especially if an athlete needs a period away from sport whilst they recover.
Applying realistic timescales for their return to sport – This is a skill and only comes with experience. Injuries heal at different rates in different people. We consider not just the physical, but also the psychological and social aspects in deciding timeframes.
Injury prevention – identifying all the modifiable risk factors to an injury and implementing a plan to address them.
If you have any questions about a sports injury, please do not hesitate to contact us. For enquiries or to book an appointment please email info@depowerphysio.com.au or call us 03 5926 3006.