Why physical therapy or sport physiotherapy is important?

Arifa Rahim

Sports Physiotherapy is a branch of therapy that focuses on the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and exercise.
Physiotherapy has become an integral part of the sports medicine team. At the London 2012 Olympic Games, physiotherapists formed the largest professional group working at the Olympic Games. The essential rate of the sports physiotherapist in international sports provide treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and to provide performance support through injury prevention, and recovery interventions.

Physical therapy in sport is mainly focused on treating injuries that occur during sport, from muscles overloads or tears to joint problems. Through different techniques such as massages, controlled mobilizations or electro therapy the sports physiotherapist tries to help the athlete regain mobility and function ability. Their work is essential to promote faster recovery ad relieve pain. Infect, in many cases, the physiotherapist can neutralize pain in the first few sessions. Depending on the type of injury.
The Training regime followed by athletes is often very intense, which can lead to muscle tension, either due to over load or inadequate posture during exercises. Sports physical therapy helps to restore normal joint mobility, relax muscle tension and strengthen muscles, which prevents the problem from worsening and eventually leaving to injury many sports injuries are caused by poor posture during exercise. Physical therapy in sport helps athletes to optimize their movement and better control their muscles.
Physical therapy in sport also helps to improve the athletes co-ordination balance and proprioception.. Currently the physiotherapy as a sports medicine has a very high scope throughout the world and this profession is highly demanding among the medical aspirant as well.
Goals of sports Physiology
1.Exercises for complex medical conditions.
2.Exercises Rehabilitation
3.Exercises for recovery form injury.
4.Musculoskeletal rehabilit;ation exercises.
5.Postural control.

  1. Improvements in
    Sports performance.
    A sports physiologist knows how well the body adapts and responds to the performance in different environments or circumstances, such as high altitudes and temperatures. This is an important step in preparing the athletes to complete in sports and also to adapt during training sessions. This helps them to achieve their goals and enhance their overall performance.
    Additionally exercise physio logists conduct programs for athletes to reduce the number of injuries and recover faster from them.
    Common Sports Injuries Physiotherapists Can Treat
    This list includes, but is certainly not limited to:
  • Ankle sprains and ligament tears
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Knee Sprains
  • MCL, ACL, and PCL tears
  • Anterior and Posterior Ligament Dysfunction
  • Medial and Lateral Ligament Dysfunction
  • Patellofemoral Syndrome
  • Osgood Schlatters Disease
  • Meniscal/cartilage tears
  • Capsule sprains
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Muscle tears
  • Herniated discs
  • Neck and back compressions
  • Concussion and whiplash
  • Hip compressions
  • Wrist sprains
    What to Expect When You See a Sports Physiotherapist ?
    Before any treatment, you will have an assessment (consultation) session. This will include answering questions about your medical history, lifestyle, what sport’s you take part in, and any other relevant information. This is all in order to help your physiotherapist assess your situation and you’ll get to know each other better. Feel free to ask them questions as well.
    Once they gather the necessary information, they will assess your injury (if you are seeing them for the first time with an injury). This session may involve functional movement, posture, and ligament stability.
    If you are seeing the physiotherapist for an injury, they will discuss a treatment plan with you. Feel free to raise any questions or concerns with them at this time.
    Physiotherapy can also play a role in the psychological aspect of injury recovery. This can include the development of coping strategies, such as stress management, to help athletes manage the emotional and mental challenges that can come with being injured.
    In conclusion, physiotherapy plays a critical role in the rehabilitation of sports injuries. By utilizing a combination of exercises, manual therapies, and education, physiotherapists help athletes recover from injuries, reduce the risk of re-injury, and improve overall function and performance. If you are an athlete who has sustained an injury, it is important to work with a physiotherapist as part of your rehabilitation plan to ensure a full recovery and return to your sport.

The Author is a Athlete/ reseachers, arifarahim74@gmail.com