Rugby
Chartered Physiotherapy in Blackpool, St. Annes, Lytham, Poulton, Cleveleys and FleetwoodRugby is a full contact, high impact sport that can lead to injuries to almost any part of a player’s body. As many as one in four rugby players will be injured in a season, usually from collisions with other players and the ground. Over 40% of rugby injuries are strains or bruising, around 30% are sprains, followed by fractures, dislocations, lacerations and overuse injuries. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see, making up an estimated 10 to 15% of all injuries. Up to 25% of rugby injuries are thought to be head injuries (including concussions).
How do you treat rugby injuries?
As a highly experienced team who are used to dealing with a huge range of sporting injuries, we have a variety of techniques at our disposal. These include acupuncture and soft needling, massage, core and stability exercises, posture correction, muscle stretches, gait analysis and sport specific exercises. Our approach is always to treat your condition holistically, aiming to relieve your immediate symptoms, hasten your recovery, and prevent future injury.