Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation
Sports Therapy is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. It focuses on helping individuals, whether athletes or recreational exercisers, recover from injuries and improve physical performance. They also see patients post-surgery.
Sports therapists work with a wide range of clients, from elite athletes to the general public, providing tailored care to ensure optimal recovery and performance.
Our sports therapists here at Carshalton have completed training to degree level at university in either sports therapy or sports rehabilitation. More information on our therapists is available on their individual pages. Jon is a member of BASRaT (British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers) and Lucia is a member of the SST (Society of Sports Therapists).
Our therapists are trained in providing strength and conditioning programmes designed to enhance strength, improve flexibility and endurance. They will carry out a detailed assessment and provide a tailored programme for you. Programmes include a safe and gradual load increase for return to sport where appropriate. Your treatment may also involve hands on manual therapy such as massage and stretching to help with your recovery.
All our sports therapists also offer sports massage therapy which involves deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release to help prevent and treat injury and help with performance and recovery. It can be beneficial before, during and after physical activity. Many patients come for regular sports massage sessions aimed at keeping the body in optimal condition, preventing injuries, and maintaining flexibility and muscle health. Sports massage can sometimes be uncomfortable due to its deep tissue techniques. Everyone has different pain thresholds so your therapist will ask for feedback, but please do let them know if you need less, or can tolerate more!
Sports Therapy appointments are offered as 30 or 60 minutes but we do recommend a 60 minute appointment.
If you are not sure what you need, please contact us and we will be more than happy to advise.
