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Sports Injury Management in Galston, NSW
Whether you have rolled your ankle, torn a muscle, or are dealing with a nagging overuse injury that will not go away, Motiv Health can help. We work with athletes of all levels - from weekend warriors to competitive sportspeople - providing the hands-on treatment and rehabilitation support you need to recover properly and return to your sport stronger.
Sports injury treatment at Motiv Health can be approached from both a chiropractic and remedial massage perspective depending on the nature of your injury. If you are unsure which appointment type is right for your situation, give us a call on (02) 7253 8288 and we will help you work out the best starting point before you book.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
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Ankle sprains and ligament injuries
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Hamstring, calf, and quad strains
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Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement
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Knee pain - including runner's knee and IT band syndrome
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Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
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Shin splints and stress reactions
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Lower back pain from sport or training
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Neck injuries from contact sport or falls
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Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy
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Hip flexor and groin strains
Our Approach to Sports Injury
We take a results-focused, three-stage approach to sports injury management:
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Stage 1 — Diagnosis and pain relief
We assess the injury thoroughly to understand what structures are involved and the severity of the issue. Hands-on treatment begins immediately to reduce pain and inflammation, restore movement, and prevent the injury from worsening.
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Stage 2 — Rehabilitation and strength
Once acute symptoms are under control, we build a progressive rehabilitation program targeting the muscles and movement patterns involved in your sport. This stage is critical for preventing re-injury.
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Stage 3 — Return to sport
We guide your return to full training and competition, using sport-specific tests and exercises to confirm your body is ready. We don't clear athletes to return until they are objectively ready — not just symptom-free
What Does a Rehabilitation Program Look Like?
Motiv Health brings together chiropractic care, remedial massage, dry needling, and rehabilitation under one roof. This means your sports injury is treated from multiple angles - addressing both the structural problem and the soft tissue and strength components - without needing to be referred between multiple clinics.
Our team works with sportspeople who need efficient, effective care and a clear timeline for recovery. Longer appointments mean you're never rushed out the door without a proper plan.
