Sports Rehabilitation

Sports rehabilitation uses a variety of tools depending on the injury:

Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques like joint mobilisation and manipulation to improve skeletal alignment and “unstick” restricted joints.

Sports Massage: Targeted soft tissue manipulation used to improve circulation, break down scar tissue, and reduce muscle tension specifically related to athletic activity.

Hydrotherapy: Using water (pools or underwater treadmills) to allow for movement and cardiovascular training without the full impact of gravity on injured joints.

Plyometrics: Explosive jumping and bounding exercises designed to restore power, speed, and the “spring” in an athlete’s step.

Dry Needling / Acupuncture: The use of fine needles to release deep “trigger points” or muscle knots that cause chronic pain and restricted movement.

Taping & Bracing: Using Kinesio-Tape or traditional athletic tape to provide external support, improve proprioception, and protect the injury during the healing phase.

Myofascial Release: Applying sustained pressure into the connective tissue (fascia) to eliminate pain and restore motion.

Electrotherapy: The use of electrical energy (such as TENS or Ultrasound) to reduce inflammation, manage pain, and stimulate muscle fibers that may have “shut down” due to injury.

Available at our Northampton, Milton Keynes and Luton Clinics.