What is Sports Therapy?
Sports Therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people are realising the benefits of seeking the advice and support of a trained professional. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who simply enjoys participating in regular physical activity, a Sports Therapist can help you reach your full potential and stay injury-free.
One of the key focuses of Sports Therapy is injury prevention. By working with a Sports Therapist, you can learn how to warm up and cool down properly before and after exercise, as well as how to identify potential risk factors for injury and develop strategies to address them. This can help you stay healthy and active over the long term.
In addition to injury prevention, Sports Therapy also emphasises rehabilitation. If you do experience an injury or other physical setback, a Sports therapist can help you regain your strength, flexibility, and mobility so you can get back to your regular activities as quickly and safely as possible. Overall, sports therapy can be incredibly beneficial for anyone who wants to stay fit, active, and injury-free.
What can a sports therapist do?
Sports therapy is an exhilarating field that empowers dedicated specialists to work closely with individuals who are keen to achieve optimal physical performance. This involves the assessment and examination of injuries to determine whether individuals can continue activity safely, with minimal risk of further injury. It is important to note that this assessment will allow the therapist to either work with you to create a tailored treatment plan specific to your needs or refer you to a healthcare professional (if required). Our Sports Therapists are fully qualified to expertly treat and manage injuries with a view to alleviating pain, rehabilitating injuries, and generally maintaining the muscular system to keep you at peak performance, regardless of your level of activity. Ranging from increasing your performance on the field or at the gym to getting you back into activity after an injury, a sports therapist can help you.
How can I ensure that i'm working with the right therapist?
If you are seeking the services of a sports therapist, it is important to be aware that this profession is currently unregulated. This means that anyone can call themselves a “Sports Therapist” without adhering to any specific regulatory standards. It is therefore imperative that you take steps to ensure that any therapist you engage with is legitimate and qualified. One way to do this is to verify that they have obtained relevant and accredited qualifications and hold a valid first aid certificate. Additionally, it may be beneficial to confirm that they are members of a professional body or organisation such as The Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) or The Sports Therapy Association (STA). By taking these measures, you can have peace of mind knowing that your therapist is fully insured, qualified, and committed to upholding high standards in the profession.
What Sports Therapy Services does 4e Clinic offer?
We make our services as accessible as possible, for everyone. Where we can, we will offer consultations online, in your own home or at our warm and welcoming clinic. Please note that some treatments and services must be done in person.
See more information on our sports therapy services, below…
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports/Deep Tissue Massage with our highly qualified therapists for maintenance, performance or rehabilitation.
Sports Nutrition
Not just beneficial for professional sports people and athletes, sports nutrition can help anyone taking part in any form of activity.
Athletic and Kinesiology Taping
Taping is utilised for a number of reasons, including: injury protection, increased performance, injury rehabilitation and more. If you’re unsure about your requirements, our highly qualified therapists can assess your situation and advise the best course of action, if taping is advisable.