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Osteopathy and sport

Osteopathy is increasingly playing an important role in the medical teams for many sports clubs and associations. Not only this, but more and more sports people are consulting osteopaths to aid performance, help with injury prevention and as part of rehabilitation after suffering an injury. An osteopath will use a wide range of techniques in the treatment of injuries which provides the osteopath with the ability to help treat many varied conditions, from knee ligament injuries to “golfer’s elbow”.

What can it help treat?

Osteopathy can help many problems suffered by both amateur and professional sports people. Examples of these include:

• Muscle strain
• Ligament injury
• Back pain
• Knee complaints (eg reduced mobility)
• Ankle & foot injuries
• Shoulder and elbow injuries
• Wrist injuries (common complaint from tennis players)
• General reduction in flexibility and movement
• Golfer’s and tennis elbow
• Tendonitis

Rehabilitation process

Rehabilitation continues with the possible use of strapping and the prescription of stretching and resistance exercises, according to the nature of the injury. Part of the overall management includes relaxation techniques, and advice on contrast bathing (hot and cold), anti-inflammatory drugs, nutrition, and the motivation to regain full fitness.
Communication with a coach or team manager is encouraged throughout the recovery period. Third year students carry out the treatments under the close supervision of a qualified osteopath with extensive experience in the field of sports related injuries.

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The ESO Clinic provides osteopathic treatment to the general public based from the Tonbridge Road site in Maidstone (Kent). For further information or to book an appointment visit the 'Contact us' page.