Sporting Injuries

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Unit 1/20 Purdue St, Belconnen ACT 2617

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Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy

Sports injuries are generally classified into two main categories:

Acute Injuries – These occur suddenly due to trauma, impact, or a specific incident. Examples include sprained ankles, ligament tears, dislocations, and muscle strains.

Overuse Injuries – These develop gradually due to repetitive stress on muscles, tendons, or joints, often caused by improper technique, overtraining, or insufficient recovery. Common examples include tendinopathies, stress fractures, shin splints, and joint pain.

How Physiotherapists Help with Sports Injuries

Physiotherapists are movement and biomechanics experts. They are trained to identify not only where the pain is but also why the injury occurred. By addressing underlying movement dysfunctions, imbalances, or weaknesses, they can prevent further injury and speed up recovery.

Our sports injury management includes:

  • Comprehensive assessments to identify the cause and severity of the injury

  • Hands-on treatment (soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling)

  • Tailored rehabilitation programs to restore strength, flexibility, and movement control

  • Sport-specific return-to-play plans to ensure you get back to training and competition safely and quickly

  • Preventative strategies such as strength training, mobility drills, and load management to avoid re-injury

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

  • Muscle strains (hamstring, calf, quadriceps).

  • Ligament sprains (ankle, knee, shoulder).

  • Tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff).

  • Joint injuries (shoulders, knees, hips, ankles, wrists).

  • Stress fractures and shin splints.

  • Lower back or neck pain related to sport.

  • Overuse injuries from repetitive movements.

  • Postural issues and movement dysfunctions.

Cycling as an Example of Overuse Injuries

Cycling is a great example of a sport where repetition under load can cause overuse injuries.

A professional bike fit, combined with a physiotherapy assessment, can address knee pain, lower back pain, neck tension, and performance issues. This same principle of optimising technique and equipment applies across all sports — whether it’s your running gait, throwing technique, or swing mechanics.

Why Choose Belconnen Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries?

Expertise in biomechanics and sports rehab for athletes of all levels.

Personalised treatment plans that address both the symptoms and the root cause.

Focus on performance and prevention so you can return stronger.

Evidence-based techniques such as dry needling, shockwave therapy, strength programming, and sport-specific drills.

Ready to recover from your sports injury?

Book an appointment with our sports physiotherapy team at Belconnen Physiotherapy and get back to doing what you love — safely, faster, and stronger.

Ready to feel better?

Book an assessment today!

No referral needed