Question 1

I’m going to take up a new sport (tennis, padel, running), or I haven’t done any exercise for years. What can I do to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

In both these situations, I begin with a conversation to discuss all your past injuries, illnesses and exercise experience.

The second stage is a physical assessment, involving functional tests and movement analysis, both general and specific to the sport in question. This will allow me to investigate possible biomechanical changes in your joints, and gain useful information on any unusual movement patterns.

The results of this conversation and of these measurements, observations and tests will then enable us to identify the limitations and potential of your performance. Together, we can work on injury prevention, physical fitness and specific training for the movements of your chosen sport.

Question 2

I’m an amateur/professional sports player, and I feel that my technical movements risk causing injury. How can you help me?

Accepted Answer

This feeling shows your ability to understand your own body, how it works, its limitations and its physical condition. This is called “body awareness”, which is the basis for knowing how to protect your body from injury and illness. It is also an essential condition for boosting your sports performance.

That said, I can help you understand if your technical movements really are a risk factor by observing you when playing your sport and performing functional and clinical tests to exclude other risk factors.

Question 3

I play sport regularly, but I don’t feel that I’m progressing physically. I’d like to improve my performance without getting injured. How can I do it?

Accepted Answer

Most sports involve high-intensity exercises, which require constant progress and physical commitment. Therefore, there is an increased risk of associated injury, which we should prevent or treat.

My physical preparation and prevention work focuses on improving: coordination; balance; flexibility; dynamic, static and explosive strength; muscle, anaerobic and aerobic resistance; movement and reflex speed; and agility.

For injury rehabilitation, I focus on specific exercises to improve mobility, strength gain and proprioceptive development.

Other important variables in enhancing performance levels are nutrition, sports psychology and rest. If I notice needs related to these variables, I will recommend professionals in these areas for specialized guidance.

Question 4

Recently, my muscle/joint always hurts after I play sport. It’s a pain that goes away after one or two days if I apply ice and painkiller ointment, but it always comes back after physical activity. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy is a powerful ally for tackling discomfort and limitations caused by pain. It is also an alternative to prolonged use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory treatment, which have different side effects and only address the symptoms of pain, rather than its cause.

I can’t objectively answer this question without a prior assessment, which will allow us to identify the source of your pain together. So, please don’t hesitate to make an assessment appointment with me.

Question 5

I have an upcoming sports trial/game/event and I’m injured. It won’t stop me competing, but it could get worse during the competition and negatively affect my performance. Can you support me through this sports trial/game/event?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Ideally, we would start with pre-competition recovery work to reduce the risk of worsening the injury as much as possible. On the day of the competition, I can be there to assist you however I can.

The price of this support is calculated in line with the characteristics of the sports trial/game/event.

Home Appointments

Value

Discount

Home appointments

Single sessions

Block of 10 sessions

After business hours

1.ª Session (assessment)

Specialties

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy