How We Support You Every Step of the Way
Recovering from an injury isn’t just about healing—it’s about regaining strength, mobility, and confidence in your body.
Here’s a breakdown of the four main phases of injury recovery and how our treatments, from sports massage to corrective exercises, play a vital role in each stage:
Phase 1: Acute Phase (0-72 hours post-injury)
Goal: Minimise inflammation, reduce pain, and protect the injured area.
- What’s Happening: The body initiates the healing process, and inflammation occurs as part of a natural response to protect the area and start repairing tissue.
- Our Support:
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage & Laser therapy: A gentle massage technique that encourages fluid movement and helps reduce swelling without direct pressure on the injured area. Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation and speed up healing.
- Pain Management Guidance: Educating clients on pain control techniques, rest, and the importance of not overusing the injured area.
Phase 2: Subacute Phase (3-14 days post-injury)
Goal: Start gentle movement to prevent stiffness and promote healing.
- What’s Happening: New tissue begins forming, and inflammation decreases. Gentle movement helps prevent the surrounding muscles and tissues from stiffening up.
- Our Support:
- Soft Tissue Release and Massage: Techniques such as soft tissue release, which gently manipulate surrounding areas, can reduce tension without directly affecting the injury.
- Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: We’ll introduce basic ROM exercises to maintain mobility in nearby joints, promoting healing without straining the injury.
Phase 3: Remodeling Phase (2-6 weeks post-injury)
Goal: Gradually increase strength, flexibility, and stability in the injured area.
- What’s Happening: The body is creating stronger tissue, though it remains fragile and needs support to build resilience.
- Our Support:
- Sports Massage: Tailored techniques help improve blood flow, reduce scar tissue formation, and ease tension, promoting smoother movement in the injured area.
- Laser Therapy for Pain and Tissue Repair: Non-invasive laser therapy targets deep tissue layers, accelerating healing, improving circulation, and supporting tissue regeneration.
- Stretching and Gentle Strengthening Exercises: Individualised exercises to safely increase strength, flexibility, and balance, setting the stage for safe activity reintroduction.
Phase 4: Return to Activity (6+ weeks post-injury)
Goal: Safely return to daily activities, sports, or fitness routines while preventing re-injury.
- What’s Happening: As tissues continue to strengthen, structured exercises help develop muscle memory, coordination, and overall stability.
- Our Support:
- Progressive Strengthening Programs: Strengthening and functional training to ensure the injured area can handle daily and athletic demands.
- Corrective Exercises and Mobility Training: Focusing on movement patterns, posture, and balance to minimise future risk.
- Regular Maintenance Treatments: Regular massage and mobility-focused sessions keep the muscles supple and conditioned, reducing the risk of new injuries.
Key Takeaway
Recovering from an injury is a journey, and each phase has its unique focus. Our team provides specialised support to help you through every stage—from pain management and inflammation control in the acute phase to building resilience and mobility in the final return-to-activity stage.
Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or an everyday ache, our clinic is here to guide you safely back to your active life!