Get back on track with the correct injury diagnosis & treatment
Whether the injury has just occurred or been niggling for ages, it is important that assessment is made and leads to an improvement in lifestyle and function.
Sports and Exercise Medicine practitioners have extensive knowledge with identification and management of these injuries, allowing for detailed description, examination and plans for multi-disciplinary care – aiming for improvement in symptoms and ailments
A Sports & Exercise Medicine Doctor would typically advocate non-surgical treatments for the healing of injuries if surgical intervention is not the first-line option. The use of allied health and graduated return to activities programs enhances the recovery and allows for the return to normal function after an injury
Surgery is sometimes required and knowing who is best for which injury is important. This allows for further expert opinion to achieve the optimal result to help with the healing.
Stress Injuries
Stress injuries are also commonly known as overuse injuries and can be due to a multitude of factors which Sports and Exercise Medicine practitioners are trained to look for. Whether it is in the foot, leg or even spine, it is important your training, biomechanics, diet, medical history and load is all reviewed over an adequate time period before you even start thinking of returning to exercise!
Biomechanics
In addition, an in-depth knowledge of Biomechanics, or how the body moves, forms an integral part in the diagnosis and management of sports and exercise medicine conditions. Many injuries are due to imbalances in the body or weaknesses that can be easily rehabilitated appropriately. Each sport and activity has its own technical aspect, whether it is throwing, running, tackling or cycling, SEM can be of assistance.