Preventing Surgery for Sports-Related Injuries

Tailored Plans After an Injury

Most orthopedic-type surgeries are not urgent or emergencies. Although traumatic situations can be emergencies, there is usually a significant period of time between diagnosis and surgery. 

Far too often, people mistake their symptoms for signs to rest or avoid the activities causing them pain. Even more frequent is the number of people who ignore aches and pains, thinking they will go away on their own, only to discover those early warning signs were the body’s signals to get help. Unfortunately, rest, avoidance, and trying to ignore or push through pain only lead to a bigger, often more complex, problem.

At MSK Centre, our physiotherapists and chiropractors can weed through your symptoms and identify the root cause of your particular situation. We can also give you the tools to prevent, delay, or prepare for surgery. 

We’ll guide you through a gradual progression to make sure you are ready to return without any limitations or impairments standing in your way. This cautious approach ensures a safer and more effective recovery process. 

Rather than a “one-size-fits-all approach,” we believe every patient is unique and deserves a program tailored to their specific situation and goals. You are not merely treated but are guided towards a pathway of enhanced performance and overall well-being!

What to Expect During Your Sessions at MSK Centre

Rehabilitation should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible. At your first session, we’ll begin with a thorough evaluation to determine the injury’s severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations that may affect the athlete’s recovery, stability, or strength. 

Next, we’ll create a targeted, individualized plan of care to promote accelerated recovery and future injury prevention. Our goal is to minimize the likelihood of needing surgery so you can get back to training and competing in the sport you love. 

For example, a massage therapist or chiropractor might help you manage pain and begin restoring mobility to the injured area. Our chiropractors can also assess postural issues and perform adjustments to help address any misalignments. Our physiotherapists typically focus on progressing your strength and dynamic stability exercises to restore function and prevent injuries. 

We will also incorporate balance and coordination exercises to stimulate the nervous system and help ensure you can run, jump, and cut to change direction, land in the correct position, and avoid future injuries.

MSK Centre’s unique multidisciplinary approach will provide the foundation for successful training while reducing future injuries and possibly helping you avoid surgery!