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From Injury to Victory: The role of physiotherapy in Athletic Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement
In this article we explain how physiotherapy can help with athletic rehabilitation and performance, preventing injury, recovering from injury and so much more!
Strength vs Stability
When we consistently go to the gym and lift weights, attend a Body Pump exercise class or CrossFit session, often it doesn’t make sense that we can still have pain when we feel strong overall. “I feel really strong, I don’t understand why I have pain,” or “I go to gym four days per week and lift heavy weights but still have a sore back” are common stories from people experiencing pain. A key component to consider when a joint may not be loading optimally is to assess how well the joint is being stabilised and controlled my surrounding soft tissues and muscles, before extra weight or resistance is added. Getting strong and lifting weights may not always be the answer if you don’t have sufficient control of the deeper stabilising muscles to engage, lengthen and contract when required. Let’s take a closer look at Strength vs. Stability and what is more important…
What Is Physiotherapy All About?
So, you’ve had a niggling injury or bothersome discomfort lingering in the background that doesn’t seem to be getting better with time. Although you’ve tried it all, it doesn’t seem to be improving. What do you do? You’re hesitant to gain help because you’re not sure who to see, whether to have an X-ray or take pain relieving medication. This is a common story many patients experience before presenting to physiotherapy for an assessment. To cut through the confusion, we have laid out an explanation of what a physiotherapy session involves, what you can expect and whether physiotherapy can help you.
Physio-Fit Clinical Pilates Group Class
Our innovative pregnancy safe clinical mat Pilates classes are suited to individuals who want to focus on improving their strength, rehabilitate from injury, manage an old injury or ongoing pain, or simply prevent injury. Mat based clinical Pilates classes focus on effectively engaging the deep abdominals, improving strength of pelvic muscles and core control through coordination of the breath and mindful movement. Pilates style mat exercises are based around precise, focused movements, using cues to enhance awareness of how and when your muscles are engaging through flowing movement patterns.
Off-Season
Off-season usually marks the end of intensive sport specific training and match play for majority of community and sub-elite athletes. A common approach to this time-period is to have 2-3 months completely off from training, and possibly maintain some form of a gym program if you are inclined to resistance train already. However, like any resistance or conditioning program, there is the notion of use it or lose it.
Field Sessions
Returning to training or competing after having an injury can be a scary process for most people. We understand that gradually exposing athletes to load is crucial to ensure they have a successful rehabilitation. BTBSP On-Field sessions are a great way to help you build confidence and return to sport in a safe systematic approach.