Acute sports injury
Here are some answers to the common questions that our patients ask us.
| What should I be doing in the first few hours after my injury? This stage is vital as it has a bearing on your whole recovery. You should follow the P R I C E guid... [ more info ] |
| How will I know how severe the soft tissue injury is, and what do I need to do next? The injury often appears very severe to start with as the area becomes swollen and bruised but it is... [ more info ] |
| What place has physiotherapy in the management of my condition? Sometimes these injuries heal reasonably well over time without too much intervention, particularly ... [ more info ] |
| When should I seek treatment? As early as possible! There is substantial evidence to show that leaving this kind of injury without... [ more info ] |
| When can I return to sport or strenuous activity? You can usually make a gradual return to sport or strenuous activity when the injured area remains p... [ more info ] |