Recovering from a sports injury
Sports injuries range from acute sprains and strains to overuse problems in tendons and joints. Good rehabilitation is about more than resting — it restores strength, mobility, and control, and prepares the body to return to activity safely.
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How home physiotherapy helps
Your physiotherapist assesses the injury, guides a staged plan through the phases of healing, and progresses loading and sport-specific drills. Treating you at home keeps rehab consistent between clinic-style sessions.
What a home visit looks like
The first visit assesses the injured area, your movement, and your goals. Follow-up visits progress your programme toward a safe return to sport.
Typical recovery timeline
Minor strains may settle in a couple of weeks, while ligament or tendon injuries can take several months. Your physiotherapist sets return-to-sport criteria rather than fixed dates.
Exercises you might practise at home
- Progressive strengthening of the injured area.
- Balance, control, and movement-quality drills.
- Sport-specific conditioning as you progress.
(Seek medical assessment for severe pain, inability to bear weight, or obvious deformity.)
