subject: Sports Injuries: Advice From A Brisbane Physio [print this page] A sporting injury is frustratingA sporting injury is frustrating. I empathize with many of you when you come into the clinic limping after a game of footy, understandably cranky that the injury occurred at the worst possible time. It is unfortunate, but it happens which is why I felt it necessary to compile a few tips together so you manage your injury well at the early stages.
Tip No.1: Get to them early. If you felt it 4 weeks ago, by the time you come for a visit your injury may have progressed greatly.
Tip No.2: Follow the RICE regime: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This works for the acute care of most joints and muscles. In the event that the injury occurred in the back, many find that a heat pack helps to relieve muscle spasm.
Tip No.3: Look for red flags. These are danger signs that can vary for injuries. For example, in the event that you have hurt your back, you are looking for tingling or numbness in the legs, weakness in the legs.
Tip No.4: Start looking for a physiotherapist. Obviously the location plays a huge role in deciding whom to go for, but I recommend having a look at their website to see if they work with sporting injuries. Look for special interests in sport or focus on particular injuries in their blogs for instance.
Tip No.5: If it hurts to do it, DONT. This rule applies to any injury at the acute stages. The No pain, no gain rule does not apply when you have just hurt yourself. Many sports medicine text books and articles always advise: avoid aggravating factors.
Tip No.6: Have a little patience. Sometimes, it just takes a while. There is nothing worse than progressing an exercise too early and hurting yourself further, so follow your therapists exercise program strictly.
Most importantly remember, prevention is better than cure. Some injuries (and I am not referring to the instances where people actually run into you) are preventable. In Brissy, physios are often present on field to assist with injuries, and off the field to maintain your bodys condition. Your maintenance program created by your physio should be sport specific and dependent on your position in the team. In addition to physiotherapy programs it is vital that you maintain in a balanced diet and stay hydrated, particularly in Queenslands scorching tempertatures. Happy training!
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