About sports injuries
Sports injuries range from the sudden, such as a hamstring strain or a twisted ankle, to the gradual, such as a tendon that has been grumbling for months.
We treat active people of all ages and levels, from weekend runners and school sport to club athletes and gym-goers, with the same approach: assess the injury, manage the load and rebuild strength and control before returning to sport.
What we assess and treat
Sports injuries we commonly assess and treat:
- Muscle strains, including hamstring, calf, quadriceps and groin strains
- Ligament sprains of the ankle and knee
- Tendon problems such as Achilles, patellar and gluteal tendinopathy
- Overuse injuries linked to sudden increases in training
- Shoulder pain in swimmers, throwers and gym training
- Back and neck pain in cyclists, golfers and racket sports
- Rehabilitation after a fracture, once medically cleared
How physiotherapy helps
Treatment is decided by the assessment, not before it. Depending on what we find, your plan may include:
- 01
Assessment
Identify the injury, its severity and the training or technique factors that contributed to it.
- 02
Early management
Guidance on protecting the injury, what to avoid and how soon to begin gentle loading.
- 03
Hands-on treatment
Soft-tissue and joint techniques to support recovery and movement where appropriate.
- 04
Progressive strengthening
A staged programme that rebuilds strength, control and capacity for your sport.
Your first visit
- 1
Assessment
We talk through your history and symptoms, then assess how you move to find the cause.
- 2
Treatment
Hands-on treatment starts in the same session, matched to what the assessment shows.
- 3
Your plan
You leave knowing what we are treating, what to do at home, and what comes next.
Related conditions
This page is general information about physiotherapy for this condition. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an individual assessment. If you are worried about your symptoms, please contact the practice or see your doctor. Reviewed 2026-09-10. Physiotherapy services are provided by Candice Paulse, BSc Physiotherapy (UCT), registered with the HPCSA.