Get Back in the Game Faster & Stronger: Sports Injury Rehab in Brooks
It can be frustrating and disappointing if you enjoy physical activity on weekends and are currently dealing with a sore ankle or if you are a competitive athlete who cannot participate due to a knee injury. We are fully aware of your situation at Mission Health Physiotherapy & Sports Rehab, located in Brooks. Our specialized program for Sports Injury Rehab is designed to help you get back to your favourite recreational activities or return to the field for the next game with minimal pain.
Our team of physiotherapists is passionate about sports. It is dedicated to helping athletes of all levels recover quickly, regain peak performance, and minimize the risk of future injuries.
Find healing and support in our welcoming Brooks clinic. Our team provides personalized sports injury rehab using the latest techniques, inspiring you to reach your full potential.
Our physiotherapists possess specialized knowledge and expertise in the biomechanics of various sports and the unique demands they place on the body. This enables them to assess and treat your injury effectively, whether you’re a soccer player with a nagging groin strain, a hockey player struggling with shoulder pain, or a runner experiencing shin splints. Our therapists will design a personalized treatment plan considering your sport’s specific movements and stresses, promoting optimal healing and a safe return to play.
We understand that each injury and athlete is unique, and we take a customized approach to sports injury rehab. Your therapist will conduct a thorough assessment, considering your specific injury, the severity of your condition, your sport, individual goals, and the current recovery phase. This allows us to create a tailored treatment plan specific to your needs and assists you in fully recovering.
Our goal is to get you back to the sport you love as quickly as possible and to ensure that you return to the sport more robustly and resiliently with improved biomechanics that minimize re-injury risk. Our therapists will treat the immediate symptoms of your injury and identify any underlying postural or movement dysfunction that may have contributed to the injury. By correcting these imbalances and improving your overall biomechanics, we can help you return to your sport pain-free and perform at your peak potential.
We understand that effective sports injury rehab often requires a collaborative approach. That’s why our physiotherapists work closely with you throughout rehabilitation. Additionally, we collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved in your care, such as your doctor or coach, to ensure everyone is on the same page and your treatment plan is comprehensive and coordinated. This collaborative approach optimizes your recovery and return-to-sport process, ensuring you receive the most effective care possible.
Our approach involves using hands-on techniques like joint mobilizations, massage, and other specific methods to target your injury and promote soft tissue healing. To alleviate inflammation and pain, we may use ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
By developing a progressive exercise program that concentrates on the muscles your injury has weakened, we will assist you in regaining your full range of motion and flexibility in the affected area. The program will gradually increase complexity and challenge as you heal, restoring your strength.
Our goal is to restore your strength and flexibility and improve your overall athletic performance. To achieve this, we will identify and correct any movement dysfunctions or imbalances that may have contributed to your injury. Core strengthening exercises, plyometric training, and balance and proprioception work are some of the methods we may use.
As you progress through your rehab program, we will introduce exercises and drills that simulate the movements and demands of your specific sport. This will help you regain confidence in your movements and be better prepared for a safe return to competition. Agility, plyometrics, and sport-specific drills are some of the methods we use to progressively challenge your body.
We believe education is key to preventing future injuries. Our therapists will teach you proper warm-up and cool-down techniques for your sport and discuss injury prevention strategies like good nutrition and hydration, appropriate training techniques, and adequate recovery time. By understanding how to prevent injuries, you can minimize your chance of getting sidelined again and focus on reaching your athletic goals.
Sudden injuries, such as sprains, strains, tears, dislocations, fractures, and others, may occur from accidents or repetitive stress. Our physiotherapists have the necessary experience to manage a diverse range of acute sports injuries by providing immediate pain relief, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing through techniques like manual therapy, ultrasound or electrical stimulation, and a personalized exercise program.
Overuse injuries like tendonitis, bursitis, stress fractures, shin splints, and others develop over time due to repetitive stress on muscles, tendons, and bones. We can identify the primary cause of your overuse injury, such as improper technique, muscle imbalances, or inadequate recovery. We’ll create a treatment plan that addresses the underlying dysfunction, reduces pain and inflammation and helps you restore strength, flexibility, and function in the affected area.
Suppose you’ve undergone surgery for a sports-related injury. In that case, our specialized post-surgical rehabilitation program can help you regain strength, flexibility, and function as quickly and safely as possible. We work closely with you and your surgeon to develop a personalized rehab program that complements your surgery and helps you achieve your full recovery potential. This program may include manual therapy techniques, specific exercises to improve range of motion and strength, gait training (if needed), and guidance on scar tissue management.
Concussions are severe brain injuries that can significantly impact an athlete’s well-being. If you have sustained a sports-related concussion, we offer specialized assessment and management to guide you through a safe recovery process. Our concussion rehab program focuses on managing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and cognitive fog. We’ll also guide rest strategies, balance exercises, and a gradual return to physical activity protocols to ensure a safe and complete recovery.
Don’t let a sports injury keep you from the activities you love. Contact Mission Health Physiotherapy & Sports Rehab in Brooks to start your journey back to peak performance. Schedule your initial assessment and take the first step toward a complete and successful recovery.
Your Sports Injury Rehab in Brooks related questions answered! Browse our FAQs to get quick answers to common concerns. If you need more personalized guidance, contact us directly.
Your first appointment will involve a detailed assessment. Your physiotherapist will ask about your injury, sport, usual training routine, and your goals for recovery. They’ll perform a physical examination to evaluate your range of motion, strength, joint stability, and other relevant factors. The physiotherapist will explain your diagnosis and develop a personalized treatment plan based on this assessment.
While both traditional physiotherapy and sports injury rehab share common elements, sports injury rehab strongly emphasizes understanding the specific demands of your sport, tailoring exercises and treatments to your unique biomechanics, and developing a progressive return-to-sport plan.
Recovery timeframes vary depending on the severity of your injury, individual healing rates, and your level of sport. Your therapist will provide a more personalized estimate and discuss milestones.
In Alberta, you typically don’t need a referral to see a physiotherapist for a sports injury. You can contact your physiotherapy clinic directly.
We utilize a variety of manual therapy techniques, modalities for pain management, and a progressive exercise program tailored to your needs. Treatment will evolve over your recovery to help reduce pain, restore range of motion, rebuild strength, and improve your athletic performance.
A key component of sports injury rehab involves identifying any underlying movement dysfunction, postural imbalances, or weaknesses that might contribute to your risk of re-injury. Your therapist will teach you corrective exercises and strategies to enhance your biomechanics and reduce your risk of future setbacks.
Absolutely! A significant goal of sports injury physiotherapy is to help you perform your sport optimally. In the later stages of rehabilitation, we’ll incorporate sport-specific movements, drills, and conditioning to ensure you’re physically and mentally prepared to return to participation.
Mission Health Physiotherapy & Massage offers a comprehensive approach to pain relief, injury recovery, and performance enhancement. With locations in Cochrane and Brooks, Alberta, our team of physiotherapists, massage therapists, and other healthcare professionals work together to create personalized treatment plans that address your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, seeking chronic pain management, or looking to improve your athletic performance, Mission Health can help you move better, feel better, and live a more active life.
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