Sports Physio Brisbane

Return to sport

Physiotherapists understand the risk of being underprepared when considering return to sport

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RHP – Sports Physiotherapy Brisbane

How can RHP help you?

Injuries in sport can be frustrating, disheartening and otherwise upsetting. The journey from the initial injury, through understanding the problem, into the rehabilitation process and back to your sport can be challenging. It may be short, or it may be long.

Whether you have suffered a mild injury, a major injury, or require surgery, the end goal should be to be more robust than before the injury happened. A common failure among people with sports injuries is a return when not prepared, which results in recurrence or a new injury.

 

Lessons from history

Many of our Physiotherapists are recognised in the industry as leaders in the “Sport and Exercise” field. This means you can expect a deeper understanding of both the injury or pain, and the requirements of your training and sport.

Returning to sport needs regular testing and progressions to ensure you are preparing for your sport as best you can. Often this journey will include multiple phases:

  • Initial diagnosis of the injury to determine severity and possible structures involved
  • Recommendation for whether scans are required. We may discuss options if relevant.
  • Guidance for relative rest or protection of the injury, pain management and how to otherwise keep moving, because rest is not always best.
  • We will ensure you and your coach understands the injury
  • Initial goal setting and rehabilitation plan.
  • Once pain and swelling has settled, you will start moving more. We will help guide this.
  • Specific exercise plan for the injured area.
  • Exercises for the rest of the body
  • We can also provide a plan to keep your general fitness levels high.
  • Return to run, throw, kick, hit, etc. will occur in a guided and structured way to prevent aggravation.
  • You may start some parts of training towards the end of this phase.
  • Here we start training, when you are adequately prepared.
  • Monitoring your training volume, strength, recovery and more can help guide your readiness for the sport.
  • Consider the specifics of your sport, have you done enough?
    1. high speed running
    2. repetitive jumping/ landing
    3. contact/ tackling
    4. throwing/ bowling/ hitting
  • Congratulations! Hopefully we can even witness this important day!
    (If not, tag us in your social media! We love this part of the journey.)
  • These final phases require input from your coach and anyone else in your healthcare team to ensure you have ticked every box.
  • Be sure you read the next phase...
  • It is easy to assume you are done with all of the attention to detail.
  • Risk of future injuries is x7 increased because of prior injury, so keep working on prevention.
  • By preventing injury, you continue training. Continue training and you continue to improve your physical performance.
  • Prevention = performance. Let’s get there!

RHP’s Brisbane Sports Physiotherapy team has aided in the return to sport of elite athletes from many different sports, both within the Brisbane community and on the National stage. One key to your success is in the ongoing attention to progress after returning to play. By preventing further injury (either a recurrence or related injury), you will benefit from the hard training and perform to your best.

RHP Sports Physiotherapy Brisbane – FAQs

A titled sports and exercise physio is a highly-trained professional who has completed an extra university qualification, a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy, and has been involved in community and elite sport in order to achieve this recognition. They help athletes and active individuals recover from injury, prevent future injuries, and improve performance. At RHP, our sports physiotherapists, Brisbane-wide, focus on:

  • Understanding movement, performance, and injury
  • Using manual therapy techniques and exercise to treat injuries
  • Developing a tailored treatment plan to fit your sport and goals

Sports physiotherapy is designed specifically for athletes and those engaged in regular physical activity. Unlike general physiotherapy, our experienced team of sports physiotherapists focus on:

  • Sport-specific exercise programs to enhance performance
  • Prevention and treatment of acute and overuse injuries
  • Working closely with sports physicians and orthopaedic surgeons for comprehensive care

This approach ensures that both your recovery and performance goals are met.

Yes, sports physiotherapy at RHP can definitely help you improve your game. Our sports physiotherapists work with you to:

  • Assess your movement and identify areas for performance enhancement
  • Develop exercise programs tailored to your specific sport and personal goals
  • Improve strength, flexibility, and technique to help you perform at your best

Whether you’re aiming for a new personal best or fine-tuning your skills, the RHP Sports Physio Brisbane team is here to help you achieve your personal goals and take your performance to the next level.

A sports physiotherapist is essential in guiding an athlete’s recovery from injury through:

  • Tailored treatment plans that address the specific demands of your sport
  • Manual therapy techniques to improve movement and reduce pain
  • Working with coaches, sports physicians, and other experts to track progress and ensure a safe return to activity

At RHP, our sports physios help athletes return stronger and more resilient.

RHP Physiotherapy stands out through our focus on:

  • A deep understanding of exercise physiology and sports performance
  • A personalised approach with tailored treatment plans for every athlete
  • Collaboration with your orthopaedic surgeon and sports physician for complete care

Our highly experienced sports physiotherapy team ensures you receive the highest level of treatment, whether you’re recovering from injury or enhancing your performance.

No, sports physiotherapists work with athletes of all levels, from professionals to weekend warriors. At RHP, we help:

  • Professional athletes improve performance and recover from injury
  • Recreational athletes stay active and injury-free
  • Anyone looking to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle through sport

Our team will create a tailored treatment plan to meet your unique needs, whatever your activity level.

Yes, sports physiotherapy is essential in injury prevention. Our sports physios at RHP use:

  • Exercise programs designed to strengthen weak areas and prevent re-injury
  • Movement assessments to identify potential injury risks
  • Techniques to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall performance

By addressing these factors early, we help you stay active and injury-free.