What is sports therapy?

According to the Society of Sports Therapists (UK), Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of function, occupational and sports-specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.

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Five major professional components: 
1. Prevention of injury
2. Recognition and evaluation 
3. Management, treatment, and referral
4. Rehabilitation
5. Education and professional practice issues

 

Clinically, a sports therapist is educated and trained to assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries by providing appropriate soft tissue intervention and treatment modalities, implementing appropriate rehabilitation, and return to training/ work program.
 

In the sporting environment, sports therapists optimise performance preparation and injury prevention. While in an emergency, provide immediate care for injuries and basic life support on the field.
 

At Vegvísir Sports Therapy, we bridge the gap between pain-relief treatment and functional recovery for a full return to your best performance, or better. We provide comprehensive injury rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals through evidence-based protocols, particularly post-operative rehabilitation including ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery (meniscectomy or meniscal repair), and more

•    Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Recovering from surgery requires more than just rest. Our post-surgery rehabilitation focuses on managing swelling, restoring range of motion, and gradually rebuilding strength to ensure a safe and efficient recovery.

•    Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehab

Our specialised ACL rehab programme guide you through every phase of recovery, from early-stage management and recovery to gait training, moving on to advanced plyometrics and sports-specific drills, we strive to bring you back to optimal performance and free from re-injury.

•    Meniscal Injury Rehab

Whether you are recovering from a meniscal repair, meniscectomy, or conservative treatment, our meniscus rehab protocols focus on joint load management and stability to bulletproof the knee.​​​

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•    We Treat Any Musculoskeletal Injuries!

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