Andy Caughey • July 13, 2023

What is a a Qualified Sports Therapist?

We understand the frustration of chronic

What is a a Qualified Sports Therapist?

Have you ever felt hopeless with an injury or physical condition that just won't seem to improve? 


If so, you are not alone! 


We understand the frustration of chronic pain and its effect on your day-to-day life. 


The good news is there can be solutions to your physical ailments - help is available if you know where to look!


Andy Caughey is a qualified Sports Therapist and top practitioner in his field. With knowledge and expertise, he can use a holistic approach combined with hands-on therapies to help restore movement in painful joints and muscles, ultimately increasing mobility and leading to restoration of confident movement. 

What does a sports therapist do?

Have you ever been side-lined from your favourite sport due to an injury or have you felt that ache in your muscle after extra training? 

If your answer is yes, you might be surprised to learn just how beneficial a sports therapist can be in treating a range of injuries, and restoring balance and flexibility to stiff muscles — and it’s simply not just a case of reaching for the ibuprofen! 


A sports therapist is a highly trained professional who specialises in evaluating and rehabilitatively treating musculoskeletal conditions that affect athletes or others with active lifestyles or varied exercise regimes. 


They can tailor treatment programmes specifically to your individual needs, using evidence-based techniques before, during and after an event or competition. 


From reducing swelling and inflammation, to helping relieve fatigue and restoring mobility, there is perhaps no better way to bounce back from an injury than with the help of sports rehabilitation.

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Whether you’re a professional athlete or an amateur sports enthusiast, there is no denying that these physical setbacks can put a damper on your game.


When traditional treatments like rest and pain management fail to deliver long-term relief, a sports therapist can be an invaluable asset in your journey back to full health and fitness. 



From deep tissue massage to targeted exercises, sports therapy is a powerful tool for targeting sports injuries from the root. 


Andy Caughey Parkstone Osteopath in Poole, Dorset
Andy Caughey | Registered Osteopath

I hope you found this article of interest. If you have a question relating to this article or any of my others, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

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