Sports Injuries — How Calgary Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover and Perform Better
- Colin Bouma, PT, FCAMPT
- Nov 9, 2025
- 2 min read
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, competitive athlete, or just trying to stay active, injuries can
disrupt your rhythm—and your goals. From sprains to strains, tendinopathy to joint
instability, sports injuries are common—but treatablewith the right care.
At our Calgary physiotherapy clinic on MacLeod Trail, we provide targeted, evidence-based
rehab for athletes of all ages and levels.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
1. Ankle Sprains
Inversion injuries can cause ligament damage, swelling, and instability (Gribble et al., 2016).
2. ACL & Knee Ligament Injuries
From partial tears to post-op rehab, knee stability is essential for sport function (van Melick et
al., 2016).
3. Shoulder Impingement or Dislocation
Overhead sports can stress the rotator cuff or lead to joint laxity.
4. Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow
Repetitive strain injuries from gripping and impact sports.
5. Hamstring, Quad, or Calf Strains
Muscle pulls from sprinting, kicking, or jumping activities.
6. Groin Strains / Hip Flexor Injuries
Common in hockey, soccer, and field sports.
7. Concussions & Whiplash
Contact sports may cause head or neck trauma—requiring a comprehensive recovery plan.
What Causes Sports Injuries?
Inadequate warm-up or recovery
Overtraining or load errors
Poor biomechanics or technique
Weakness or imbalance in key muscle groups
Returning too soon after previous injury
How Physiotherapy Helps You Heal and Return to Sport
1. Sport-Specific Assessment
We analyze your movement, sport demands, and injury mechanics to understand what went
wrong and how to fix it.
2. Hands-On Manual Therapy
Joint mobilizations and soft tissue work reduce pain, improve mobility, and support healing.
3. Progressive Rehab Exercises
We guide you through:
Early-stage recovery drills
Strengthening and neuromuscular control
Plyometrics and power development
Sport-specific movement patterns
4. Return-to-Sport Testing
Objective testing (e.g., hop tests, agility drills, strength ratios) ensures you're ready to return
safely.
5. Injury Prevention & Performance
We offer:
Warm-up programs (e.g., FIFA 11+)
Movement screening (e.g., FMS)
Sport mechanics coaching
Trusted by Calgary’s Active Community
We proudly work with recreational athletes, youth competitors, and elite performers from sports
like:
Hockey, soccer, baseball
Volleyball, basketball, football
Running, CrossFit, triathlon
Martial arts, dance, and more
Why Athletes Choose Us for Sports Injury Rehab
Our clinic at 8989 MacLeod Trail SW offers state-of-the-art care with expert therapists who
understand the demands of sport. We serve athletes across Haysboro, Fairview, Kingsland, and
Acadia.
Get Back in the Game
Injured and itching to return? Let’s work together to rebuild strength, restore confidence, and
reduce the risk of re-injury.
Bibliography
Gribble, P. A., Bleakley, C. M., Caulfield, B. M., Docherty, C. L., Fourchet, F., Fong, D.
T.-P., … & Wikstrom, E. A. (2016). Evidence review for the 2016 International Ankle
Consortium consensus statement on the prevalence, impact and long-term consequences
of lateral ankle sprains. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(24), 1493–1495.
van Melick, N., van Cingel, R. E., Brooijmans, F., Neeter, C., van Tienen, T., Hullegie,
W., & Nijhuis-van der Sanden, M. W. (2016). Evidence-based clinical practice update:
Practice guidelines for anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation based on a systematic
review and multidisciplinary consensus. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(24),
1506–1515. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095898
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