Rehab Advice

Initial Assessment & Diagnosis

• Identifying the underlying cause of pain or dysfunction.
• (Evaluating range of motion, muscle strength, and joint stability.)
• Biomechanical assessment (including assessment of equipment where relevant) to determine whether the patient has any modifiable risk factors for injury development or persistence which can be specifically targeted during the rehabilitation process.

Pain Management Strategies

• Activity modification – load reduction (s in activity to reduce strain).
• Use of modalities such as bracing, splinting, or therapeutic exercises.
• Medications, injections, or psychological interventions for both acute and chronic pain management. Medication or injections if necessary for pain relief.

Strength & Conditioning Exercises

• Progressive resistance training to rebuild strength safely.
• Aim to address areas of strength deficit and/or develop compensatory mechanisms to improve muscle support around joints.
• Safe transition back to sport/work with addition of sport-specific drills and/or work-specific functional tasks

Mobility & Flexibility Training

• Stretching techniques to prevent stiffness and improve movement.
• Joint mobilization exercises to enhance flexibility and prevent dysfunction.

Neuromuscular Re-Education

• Balance and proprioception training for injury prevention.
• Coordination exercises to restore normal movement patterns.

Gradual Return to Activity

• Activity modification plans to ensure a safe return to daily routines or sports.
• Sport-specific training programs to optimize performance and prevent recurrence.
• Regular monitoring to assess progress and make necessary adjustments.