Online Sports Injury Physiotherapy

How is your injury and sporting activity assessed?

Your consultation considers the injury, your current activity and the demands of the sport or training you want to return to.

1. Review what happened

   Discuss sudden injuries, overuse symptoms, training changes and any medical assessment or surgery.

2. Explore movement limits

   Observe appropriate movements and discuss strength, confidence and tasks you currently cannot manage.

3. Agree rehabilitation goals

   Plan suitable exercise guidance and discuss any need for further examination before returning to sport.

What does return-to-activity rehabilitation involve?

The plan builds around your assessment and the demands of your sport. Return to training is reviewed through function and symptoms, not a universal deadline.

• Movement, strength or balance exercises selected for the affected area.
• Advice on adapting training while rebuilding appropriate activity.
• Follow-up reviews of technique and readiness for more demanding tasks.

When does an injury need immediate examination?

Severe pain, major swelling or inability to use an injured limb needs prompt medical assessment. A changed limb shape, a cracking injury with suspected fracture, numbness or a cold or discoloured limb requires emergency care. Acute injuries may need imaging or hands-on tests before rehabilitation can be planned.

Prepare for your sports-injury consultation

Choose a safe space and avoid demonstrating a demanding sport movement before suitability is discussed.

• Describe your usual sport, training load and recent changes.
• Keep existing imaging, diagnosis and surgical restrictions available.
• List the movements or training tasks you want to regain.