If you play sport then you may have seen a physio for injury rehabilitation - but did you know physiotherapy can also improve your sporting performance, show you how to reduce the risk of injuries and teach you how to stretch and warm up correctly?
The most common sporting injuries (according to ACC) are to the head, shoulders, hamstrings, knees and ankles. Most sports injuries are easily preventable, which is where a physio comes in. They can help you rehabilitate from an injury, show you how to prevent one occurring or work with you to improve your sporting performance.
As a general guideline you should see a physio if:
Remember you don't need a referral from your doctor to see a physio and any physio that is an ACC provider is able to lodge a claim for you.
Injury prevention
Feel like you're waiting for an injury to happen? Take the proactive approach and see a physio for injury prevention advice and techniques.
Your physio can help with:
Injury rehabilitation and management
Your physio can conduct a thorough assessment to get an accurate diagnosis and will design a treatment and management programme that's just right for you and your sport.
Your physio can help with:
Sports performance
Looking for a boost in your sports performance? A physio can help with a screening assessment and an individual performance plan to address any weak areas.
Your physio can help with:
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Here are some tips to help prevent injuries.