physiotherapy-center-sport-injuries-choice-health-centre-halifax-dartmouth-fall-river-bedford-ns

Sport Injuries

physiotherapy-center-sport-injuries-choice-health-centre-halifax-dartmouth-fall-river-bedford-ns

GETTING BACK IN THE GAME: RECOVER FROM YOUR SPORTS INJURY

Not every athlete has to be a “pro.” Whether you’re training to compete or simply trying to progress in your sport, you are an athlete nonetheless. Whatever your case may be, Choice Health Centre can help you in the unfortunate event that you sustain a sports injury. Contact us today to find out how we can help you recover from your sports injury as quickly as possible!

Our clinicians are highly trained movement specialists. They are able to examine your moving body through a physical evaluation, in order to prescribe the best treatment plan for your specific needs. Once your diagnosis has been determined, your clinician will create a specialized treatment plan for you, taking into account the nature of your injury, your fitness level, your lifestyle, and any medical risks you may have.

Your treatment plan may include manual therapy, stretches, and strengthening exercises. Manual therapy is used to increase your range of motion and reduce scar tissue, stretches are used to improve balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises are used to enhance the injured and surrounding areas. These are all done in order to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injury from occurring in the future.

If you have recently sustained a sports injury, contact Choice Health Centre today to speak with one of our clinicians and find out more about how we can help you. We can set up an initial appointment for you and get you started on the road to complete pain relief and recovery!

How are sports injuries sustained?

When most people think of a sports injury, they tend to think of something sudden, such as a pro football player getting hurt during a tackle. While this certainly falls under the category, the term “sports injury” is also all-encompassing, and it includes any type of injury that occurs while performing an athletic activity. It can happen just the same by lifting heavy weights at the gym or running in ill-fitted shoes as it can by swinging a bat too aggressively or rolling your ankle on the soccer field.

One of the most important aspects to rehabilitating a sports injury is treating it as soon as possible. Your treatment plan and duration of recovery will vary depending on how severe the injury is, your health history, and whether or not the injury requires surgical intervention.

What are the most common types of sports injuries?

There are a number of different injuries that can occur while performing an athletic activity. Some of the most common include:

Sprain

Your ligaments connect one bone to another. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its limits. Once a sprain occurs and a ligament is stretched, it is more likely that it’ll occur again.

Strain or pulled muscle

Your tendons connect your muscles to your bones. A strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a tendon is stretched beyond its limits. Much like a sprain, once the tendon is stretched, it is more likely that it will be strained once again.

Knee injuries

Your knee is the most complex joint in your body. Because of this, it is also one of the most commonly injured body parts. Knee injuries may include repetitive-use injuries that make it difficult to move the knee, dull aches that run from your hip to your knee, or more severe injuries such as an ACL tear that require intensive rehabilitation and have a higher probability of needing surgical correction.

Shin splints

Shin splints, medically referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a pain that is felt in the shin bones. This pain is typically caused by stress placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it. Shin splints often leave you feeling debilitated and limited due to the harsh impact they have on your shins; however, they can be avoided by strengthening your core and leg muscles, wearing proper footwear, and warming up before exercise.

How are sports injuries treated?

Our Bedford, Dartmouth, Fall River & Halifax, Nova Scotia physiotherapists are highly trained movement specialists. They are able to examine your moving body through a physical evaluation, in order to prescribe the best treatment plan for your specific needs. Before a treatment plan can be created, you may be asked to participate in one or several diagnostic tests, such as X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound. Once your diagnosis has been determined, your physiotherapist will create a specialized treatment plan for you, taking into account the nature of your injury, your fitness level, your lifestyle, and any medical risks you may have.

Your treatment plan will typically include manual therapy, stretches, and strengthening exercises. Manual therapy is used to increase your range of motion and reduce scar tissue, stretches are used to improve balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises are used to enhance the injured and surrounding areas. These are all done in order to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injury from occurring in the future.

If you have recently sustained a sports injury, contact Choice Health Centre today to speak with one of our Bedford, Dartmouth, Fall River & Halifax, Nova Scotia physiotherapists and find out more about how we can help you. We can set up an initial appointment for you and get you started on the road to complete pain relief and recovery!

Multidisciplinary Team

Dr-Erin-Kempt-Sutherland-Centre-Director-photo1-choice-health-centre-halifax-ns.jpg
Read More

Dr. Erin Kempt-Sutherland

Centre Director

(Fall River, Dartmouth)

Dr-Nick-Stryniak-CEO-chiropractor-owner-photo2-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-halifax-fall-river-bedford-ns.jpg
Read More

Dr. Nick Stryniak

CEO

(Dartmouth, Halifax, Bedford, Fall River)

Sushu-Parab-photo1-Physiotherapist-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Sushu Parab

Physiotherapist

(Dartmouth)

matt-nixon-photo1-physiotherapist-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Matt Nixon

Physiotherapist

(Dartmouth)

Dr-Brigitte-MacPhail-Chiropractor-photo1-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Dr.Brigitte MacPhail

Chiropractor

(Dartmouth)

Dr-Justin-Brooks-Clinical-Lead-photo1--choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Dr. Justin Brooks

Clinical Lead

(Dartmouth)

alyssa-leblanc-photo1-registered-massage-therapist-yoga-instructor-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Alyssa Leblanc

Clinical Lead

(Dartmouth)

Kat-Douchette-Massage-Therapist-photo1-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Kat Doucette

Registered Massage Therapist

(Dartmouth)

Ashley-Elizabeth-Kinesiologist-photo1-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Ashley Elizabeth

Kinesiologist/
Clinical Pilates Instructor

(Dartmouth)

Choice-Health-Centre
Read More

Bobi MacKinnon

Occupational Therapist

(Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, Halifax)

Tanya-Conrad-Certified-Pedorthist-photo1-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Tanya Conrad

Kinesiologist,
Certified Pedorthist

(Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, Halifax)

Anna-D-Intino-Naturopath-photo1-choice-health-centre-halifax-ns.jpg
Read More

Dr. Anna D’Intino

Naturopath

(Dartmouth)

Chelsea-McKenna-Osteopath-photo1-choice-health-centre-fall-river-ns.jpg
Read More

Chelsea McKenna

Osteopath

(Fall River, Dartmouth)

Dora-Hernandez-Laser-Technician-photo1-choice-health-centre-dartmouth-ns.jpg
Read More

Dora Hernandez

Laser Technician

(Dartmouth)

YOUR PATHWAY TO AMAZING PATIENT RESULTS

1. Book Your Appointment

Select your preferred location, service and provider. If you are not sure where to start, click here or call 902-404-3668 and we will help you.

2. We Listen

Our specialists listen to your concerns and work with you to create an individualized plan for your recovery.

3. Personalized Treatment Plan

In some instances, a combination of therapies will provide you more complete results, in less time. If so, our practitioners are trained to make the right referral, at the right time.

4. Integrative Approach

Our therapists will take the time to explain their findings, and work with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals - on paper, that you get to take with you!

5. Celebrate Your Wins!

We believe that anytime you reach a milestone or accomplish a goal, you deserve to be celebrated! We will do our best to help keep you on track so that we can celebrate with you.

6. Wellness Services

We are not just a pain/injury clinic. We want to help you move, feel, and perform your best! Our team will make recommendations based on your needs and preferences to help not only maintain your results, but continue to thrive!