What is it?
After sports injuries such as ankle sprains, ACL injuries or muscle tears, regaining movement safely requires a staged process. Both surgically and non-surgically managed injuries are included.
The examination covers the type of injury, treatment so far and the movements your sport demands. The programme is divided into strength, joint motion, balance and sport-specific work.
Return to sport is judged by functional criteria rather than the calendar and varies by person. The decision to move to each stage is made together at reviews.
Who is it assessed for?
- Recreational and competitive athletes with ligament or tendon injuries
- People wanting to return to sport after knee or shoulder surgery
- People with recurrent ankle sprains
- People with strength loss after muscle injury
Step by step
- 1
Assessment
Injury history and previous treatment are reviewed.
- 2
Early phase
Swelling control and joint motion are addressed.
- 3
Strengthening
Strength and balance are built up step by step.
- 4
Sport-specific work
Movements from your sport are added in a controlled way.
- 5
Return assessment
Return to sport is assessed together using functional tests.
Questions
When should I start after surgery?
Timing is set together with the operating surgeon's recommendations.
Can you contact my coach?
With your consent, programme details can be shared with your coach.
How can I prevent re-injury?
Warm-up, strength and balance work are part of the programme; risk cannot be eliminated but is reduced where possible.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical examination. Results and the suitable approach vary from person to person.