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Sports Injury Clinic

Sports injuries are very often no more than everyday problems that have been exposed when an ‘occasional athlete’ over-stresses his or her body when taking up a new activity. They may result from:

• poor gait or posture
• lack of fitness
• inadequate equipment

Participating regularly in any sporting activity may also leave you open to the possibility of overtraining, over-use or repetitive strain injuries. These can have harmful, long-lasting effects whatever your age, so it is important that you learn to recognize the signs if you intend working hard towards your goal. They may include:

• poor practices and performance
• loss of weight
• joint or muscle pain without injuries
• nausea
• colds or stuffy nose
• depression, irritability, insomnia or anxiety

Remember that you will be more tired, and therefore more at risk of injury, at the end of a day’s work, or exercise session.

The treatment concentrates on assessing posture and muscle movement, correcting and manipulating of muscles. Advice on rehabilitation and maintenance to improve strength and flexibility.