Initial consultations play a critical role in the rehabilitation process. This session allows for a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment, enabling accurate diagnosis and clinical reasoning. Based on your specific presentation and needs, treatment may include myofascial release, manual therapy techniques, or joint mobilisations aimed at restoring pain-free, efficient movement. Additionally, you will receive personalised education, clinical advice, and an individualised exercise prescription aligned with your goals and functional requirements. 

The primary focus of physiotherapy follow-up sessions is to reduce pain, manage symptoms effectively, and restore functional ability, facilitating a return to pre-injury status. As recovery progresses, the emphasis shifts toward performance optimisation, injury prevention, movement re-education, neuromuscular control and enhanced mobility.

This approach is based on the latest medical evidence and proven clinical experience. It involves a combination of hands-on treatments to help manage symptoms, relieve tension or soreness in the short term, and support day-to-day recovery. Equally important are lifestyle modifications, tailored exercise programs, load management, strength and conditioning, and injury prevention strategies — all supported by practical tips and expert advice. 

Alternative treatment optrions might be implemented including cupping therapy, kinesiotherapy, kinesiotaping or dry needling. 

Massage therapy provides a wide range of therapeutic benefits, including analgesia, stress reduction, enhanced circulation, improved tissue flexibility, and support for psychological well-being. It also plays a complementary role in injury rehabilitation and facilitates overall relaxation and recovery.

Soft tissue mobilization is a manual therapy technique used by physiotherapists to address dysfunction in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia through targeted, hands-on interventions. While both massage therapy and soft tissue mobilization involve manipulation of soft tissues, they differ in purpose and application. Massage therapy primarily aims to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and relieve general discomfort. In contrast, soft tissue mobilization is a clinically focused technique designed to restore functional movement by addressing adhesions, muscular tension, and mobility restrictions — often with the specific goal of reducing pain and improving biomechanical efficiency.

Pre-event activation and mobilisation is also beneficial. Before each professional match or training session, this is something atheletes go through and is linked to improved performance and injury prevention

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