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The Role of Physiotherapy in Sports Injury Management

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Dr. Smita Patil, Dr. Prasannajit Nikam, Dr. Sandeep Shinde
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si3.2024.1582-1604

Abstract

Physiotherapy is crucial in managing sports injuries, encompassing prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery to ensure athletes return to optimal performance. This review explores the comprehensive role of physiotherapy in sports injury management, detailing various techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy. It emphasizes the importance of injury prevention strategies, including warm-up routines, strength and conditioning programs, and proper technique education. The rehabilitation process is discussed in phases—acute, subacute, and chronic—highlighting customized programs tailored to individual athletes' needs. Additionally, the review addresses challenges such as psychological factors, compliance issues, and resource limitations. The integration of advanced technologies, such as wearable devices, VR, and regenerative medicine, is also examined, demonstrating their impact on improving outcomes. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration among physiotherapists, sports physicians, surgeons, nutritionists, and psychologists, is underscored to provide holistic care and enhance recovery

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