How long does recovery from a sports injury normally take?
That is a difficult question to answer. Certain types of injuries take longer the recover than others. The severity of the injury also determines the length of recovery. As an average simple muscle/ligament injuries take about 6 weeks. Tendon injuries are slower healing and can be as long as 6-9 months.
When should I see a sports physiotherapist after getting injured?
The first week of injury is best served resting the injury and using ice and pain relief. After that week is the best time to start physiotherapy rehab. This means we can start optimising the healing process for the best outcome rather than waiting for suboptimal healing and trying to correct it several months later.
Will physiotherapy at Vfit physio prevent my sports injury form recurring?
At Vfit physio we don’t just help your injury heal we also look at rehab to make you stronger and more mobile than before to reduce the chance of further injuries in the future.
Do I need a Doctor’s referral to see a Physio at Vfit physio?
You do not need a GP referral to get an appointment at Vfit physio. You can call, email or book online through the website.
What should I expect in my first sports physiotherapy appointment at Vfit Physio in Mansfield?
The initial session will start with some questioning to find out more about your injury, how it happened and how it is affecting you. Also your general work and activity levels to see if they are an issue.
After this you will undergo a physical examination where we will look at the muscles, ligaments and joints moving and perform tests to work out what the problem is.
Once we have determined a diagnosis we can administer some treatment, work out a treatment plan and provide you with some exercises to start your rehab.
What happens if my injury is not improving?
If your injury is not recovering as expected or we are unsure of the diagnosis we can provide you with a referral letter to take to your GP requesting a scan, such as MRI / xray, or referral on to an orthopaedic doctor.
Do you treat tendon injuries such as tennis elbow and achilles tendonopathy?
Yes we treat all tendon problems. The most common ones are tennis and golfers elbow, achilles tendonopathy, patella and quads tendonopathy, Gluteal tendonopathy and rotator cuff injury.
How long does it take to recover from a Hamstring strain?
The average recovery rate for a muscle strain such as hamstring, quad, calf etc. is about 6 weeks. Mild strains will be quicker, more severe will take a little longer.
Can physiotherapy help with long-standing joint pain, even if it’s not from a sports injury?
Whilst we predonimnantly see sports injuries we are also trained to treat more general conditions such as long term joint pains and non sports related injuries.
What type of injuries does a sports physio treat?
Therapists at VFit physio treat a wide variety of conditions including sports injuries, joint and muscle injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, back neck and shoulder pain, postural problems.
Do you accept health insurance policies or work insurance schemes?
We are recognised by all the major health insurance companies such as Bupa, AXA, WPA, Aviva etc.. Once you have authorisation from your insurance company we invoice the insurer directly. We also carry the necessary credentials so you can claim back on any work cash back scheme such as health shield, Paycare and Westfield health.
What is the difference between a Physiotherapist and a Chiropractor?
A physiotherapists approach is holistic and evidence based focussing on improving movement, restoring function and reducing pain. They assess the body as a whole and treat root causes through manual therapy, exercise and education. Chiropractors focus on spinal health and the impact on the nervous system. They believe misalignments of the spine can affect the the nervous system and overall health. They primarily aim to correct the misalignments through spinal manipulations.
What type of treatments do sports physiotherapists use at VFit physio?
We a have a number of options at our disposal including manual therapy, soft tissue massage, exercise therapy, postural advice, electrotherapy, education and taping. We more or less of these in combination depending on the injury and what it requires.