The repetitive nature of many sporting activities can cause musculoskeletal im-balances resulting in reduced performance and injury.
While Osteopathy is best known for its successful treatment of spinal problems, its focus on the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries, along with its emphasis on biomechanics, makes it ideally placed to assess and treat sports injuries.

Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment

Osteopathy is a manual medicine which employs movement to restore and maintain normal biomechanical function. Osteopaths assess and treat their patients predominantly by touch. They use a variety of treatment methods including massage, stretch, muscle energy and neuromuscular techniques, along with joint mobilisations, manipulations and thrusts. Its methods make osteopathic treatment safe and effective for patients of all ages.

An Osteopathic consultation will typically consist of:

A case history including a general medical overview

A static and dynamic postural and physical assessment

A diagnosis

A treatment plan

Exercise prescription and lifestyle advice

Osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council who require them to undertake continuing professional development in order to maintain their registration