Sports Injuries
Physiotherapy For Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can happen to anyone, from recreational athletes to professionals. Whether it’s a sprain, a strain, or a more serious injury like a ligament tear, sports injuries can interfere with your ability to stay active and enjoy your sport.
Athletes often face challenges like overuse injuries, traumatic incidents, and performance-related strain. These injuries can limit your mobility, cause significant pain, and keep you from returning to your sport. Addressing these injuries early and with the right treatment is crucial for a full recovery.
Our team has extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and understands the unique physical demands that sports place on your body.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
Athletes in Whistler face unique challenges due to the demanding nature of sports like skiing, biking, and snowboarding. Here are some of the most common sports injuries we treat:
- Knee Injuries: ACL tears, meniscus injuries, patellar tendinitis.
- Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff tears, dislocations, AC joint sprains.
- Ankle Injuries: Sprains, fractures, Achilles tendinitis.
- Overuse Injuries: Tennis elbow, runner’s knee, shin splints.
- Concussions and Whiplash: Common in high-impact sports like biking and skiing.
Why Choose Us for Sports Physiotherapy
At Peak Performance Physiotherapy, we understand the physical demands of sports and the importance of recovery. Here’s why athletes trust us:
- Experience with Elite Athletes: We’ve worked with athletes from Freestyle Canada, the Canadian Men’s Luge Team, and Crankworx in Whistler.
- Sport-Specific Rehabilitation: Our therapists design recovery plans that match the unique needs of your sport.
- Advanced Treatment Techniques: We use treatments like dry needling, shockwave therapy, and custom bracing to accelerate recovery and prevent re-injury.
Injury Prevention Programs
Preventing injuries is just as important as recovering from them. We offer:
- Strength and Conditioning: Exercises tailored to your sport to reduce the risk of strain or overuse injuries.
- Biomechanical Assessments: Identifying and correcting movement patterns that could lead to injuries.
- Return-to-Sport Assessments: Ensuring your body is ready for the physical demands of your sport before you return to full activity.
Post-Injury Rehabilitation and Return to Sport
Recovering from a sports injury involves more than just healing—it’s about rebuilding strength and confidence. Our approach includes:
- Pain and Swelling Management: Using manual therapy, dry needling, and targeted exercises.
- Mobility Restoration: Helping you regain range of motion and flexibility.
- Sport-Specific Training: Gradually reintroducing movements and skills needed for your sport.
What We Treat by Sport
Whistler is home to a diverse athletic community. Here are some of the most common injuries we treat by sport:
- Mountain Biking: Wrist fractures, shoulder dislocations, ACL tears.
- Skiing and Snowboarding: MCL sprains, concussions, rotator cuff injuries.
- Running and Trail Running: Shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis.
- Team Sports: Sprains, ligament injuries, and concussions.
Advanced Treatment Options
Our clinic offers the latest in sports rehabilitation to help you recover faster:
- Dry Needling and IMS: Relieving muscle tension and promoting recovery.
- Shockwave Therapy: Stimulating tissue healing and reducing chronic pain.
- Custom Orthotics and Bracing: Providing the support you need for stability and recovery.
- Certified Concussion Practitioners: Our team includes practitioners certified by Complete Concussion Management, offering evidence-based care for concussion assessment, treatment, and return-to-sport planning.
- Specialists in TMJ (Jaw) Injuries: We provide focused care for athletes dealing with jaw pain or dysfunction caused by trauma, grinding, or muscle tension.