What is sports rehabilitation?
Sports rehabilitation is a structured programme designed to help restore movement, strength, function, and physical performance following an injury.
What is the difference between a sports medicine specialist and an orthopaedic surgeon?
Sports medicine specialists focus on the prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and non-surgical management of sports-related conditions, while orthopaedic surgeons also provide surgical treatment for injuries requiring operative care. Both may work together as part of a multidisciplinary team.
How are sports injuries diagnosed?
Sports injuries are assessed through a combination of clinical examination, functional and biomechanical assessment, and imaging or other investigations when required.
When should a sports injury be evaluated by a specialist?
An injury may need specialist evaluation when pain, swelling, weakness, instability, restricted movement, or difficulty performing normal activities persists after the injury.
