21/09/2025
Sports Rehabilitation is a specialized area of healthcare and physical therapy focused on helping athletes and physically active individuals recover from injuries and return to their sport safely and efficiently.
🧠 Purpose of Sports Rehabilitation
Recover from sports-related injuries (e.g., sprains, fractures, dislocations, muscle tears).
Restore full function: strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
Prevent re-injury through education and training.
Enhance athletic performance during or after recovery.
🔍 Common Injuries Treated
Muscle strains (e.g., hamstring pulls)
Ligament sprains (e.g., ACL tear)
Tendon injuries (e.g., Achilles tendinitis)
Fractures (e.g., stress fractures in runners)
Dislocations (e.g., shoulder)
Overuse injuries (e.g., tennis elbow, shin splints)
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🛠️ Phases of Sports Rehabilitation
1. Acute Phase (Immediately after injury)
Pain management
Reduce inflammation
Protect the injury
2. Recovery Phase
Restore range of motion (ROM)
Begin light strengthening
Improve circulation
3. Rehabilitation Phase
Progressive strength training
Balance and proprioception exercises
Sport-specific drills
4. Return to Sport Phase
High-intensity training
Agility and coordination work
Functional testing and clearance
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🏋️♀️ Techniques Used in Sports Rehab
Physical therapy (manual therapy, exercise prescription)
Strength and conditioning
Sports massage
Electrotherapy (e.g., TENS, ultrasound)
Dry needling or acupuncture
Taping and bracing
Biomechanical assessment and correction
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🧑⚕️ Who Delivers Sports Rehabilitation?
Sports physiotherapists
Athletic trainers
Orthopedic surgeons (when surgery is needed)
Strength and conditioning coaches
Sports medicine doctors
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🎯 Goals of an Effective Sports Rehab Program
Return to sport stronger and smarter
Build resilience to avoid future injuries
Optimize movement mechanics
Provide mental support through recovery
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