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Sports Therapy vs Physiotherapy: Which One Is Right for You?

Sports Therapy vs Physiotherapy: Which One Is Right for You?

Sports Therapy vs Physiotherapy: Which One Is Right for You?

The terms “physiotherapy,” “sports therapy” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion about which type of care is appropriate. This article helps break that down.

Sep 153 min read

Five shield service.

"I was very pleased with my appointment. Rosie explained everything in great detail and sent me an exercise plan the same day. She also did a great massage of my knee."

S. Lane, January 2025

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Thinking about booking in but waiting for the ‘right’ time?

There’s no right time when it comes to putting yourself first.

Especially not waiting until 2026. ⏳

It’s time to smash your goals. 🏅

We’re here and we’re ready whenever you are.

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #sportsinjuryclinic #backpain #somerset #rehab #newgoals

Thinking about booking in but waiting for the ‘right’ time?

There’s no right time when it comes to putting yourself first.

Especially not waiting until 2026. ⏳

It’s time to smash your goals. 🏅

We’re here and we’re ready whenever you are.

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #sportsinjuryclinic #backpain #somerset #rehab #newgoals

Has a previous injury left you feeling like Bambi on ice? Or are you just a bit wobbly on your feet?

These tests are a great way of challenging your balance‼️

• Tandem stance
• 2 to 1 foot on a balance board or rolled up towel
• Star balance test both clockwise + anticlockwise
• Hopping drills - 2 to 1

Let us know if you found these helpful 👌🏼

#sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab #ankleinjuries #somerset #smallbusinessowner #frome

Has a previous injury left you feeling like Bambi on ice? Or are you just a bit wobbly on your feet?

These tests are a great way of challenging your balance‼️

• Tandem stance
• 2 to 1 foot on a balance board or rolled up towel
• Star balance test both clockwise + anticlockwise
• Hopping drills - 2 to 1

Let us know if you found these helpful 👌🏼

#sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab #ankleinjuries #somerset #smallbusinessowner #frome

Do you know someone who won’t stop complaining about their back? Perhaps a loved one with unhappy knees who never puts themselves first?

Our gift cards are the perfect treat. Now available for all of our services at any time.

Birthdays 🎂, Christmas 🎄, Anniversaries 🎊 or even just a kind gesture. 🤗

🎁 Give a gift someone will truly thank you for! 🎁

Available to purchase online as an e-voucher. ✉️

https://www.shieldsportstherapy.co.uk/gift-cards

Do you know someone who won’t stop complaining about their back? Perhaps a loved one with unhappy knees who never puts themselves first?

Our gift cards are the perfect treat. Now available for all of our services at any time.

Birthdays 🎂, Christmas 🎄, Anniversaries 🎊 or even just a kind gesture. 🤗

🎁 Give a gift someone will truly thank you for! 🎁

Available to purchase online as an e-voucher. ✉️

https://www.shieldsportstherapy.co.uk/gift-cards

Ever wondered what a clinic owner gets up to? Here’s a snippet into my day yesterday…

No day is ever the same and that’s what makes it fun!

#sportstherapy #clinicowner #smallbusinessowner #sportsinjuries #rehab #frome #somerset

Ever wondered what a clinic owner gets up to? Here’s a snippet into my day yesterday…

No day is ever the same and that’s what makes it fun!

#sportstherapy #clinicowner #smallbusinessowner #sportsinjuries #rehab #frome #somerset

Feeling like your age is getting the better of you?

You’re not alone.

Although we can’t stop the process, we can definitely make it easier. ⏱️

It’s time to not let your age get the better of you!

A new blog post is now live and we’re here to help. 💪🏻

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #frome #fromephysiotherapy #backpain

Feeling like your age is getting the better of you?

You’re not alone.

Although we can’t stop the process, we can definitely make it easier. ⏱️

It’s time to not let your age get the better of you!

A new blog post is now live and we’re here to help. 💪🏻

#sportstherapy #physiotherapy #frome #fromephysiotherapy #backpain

Not sure on who to pick when you’re booking in us? 🧐

Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

We’ve put together a simple guide to help you navigate which practitioner might suit you. 🔍

Still not sure? Feel free to get in touch with us for further guidance.

#physiotherapy #sportstherapy #physiotherapyvssportstherapy #injuries #sportsinjuries #injuryrehab #somerset #physiotherapyfrome #sportstherapyfrome

Not sure on who to pick when you’re booking in us? 🧐

Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

We’ve put together a simple guide to help you navigate which practitioner might suit you. 🔍

Still not sure? Feel free to get in touch with us for further guidance.

#physiotherapy #sportstherapy #physiotherapyvssportstherapy #injuries #sportsinjuries #injuryrehab #somerset #physiotherapyfrome #sportstherapyfrome

Introducing the next team member at Shield…

✨TOM JENKINSON ✨

Tom graduated from Leeds Beckett in 2024 and has worked around the local Wiltshire/Somerset area in various clinics and football teams.

He’s the current Sports Therapist at Melksham Town Football Club, assisting the players both on-pitch & at their training to optimise performance. ⚽️

Tom will be joining Shield to help us expand our patient capacity. He’s excited to improve his patients potentials and get them back to doing what they love most!

He begins with us on W/C 13th October, available on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12:00 - 18:30 🤩

Offering:
- Initial Consultations & Follow Ups
- Deep Tissue & Sports Massage

Book in today!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/16SqgRdrfJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📧 hello@shieldsportstherapy.co.uk
💻 shieldsportstherapy.co.uk

#sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab #football #newteammember #frome #fromesomerset #somersetsportstherapy

Introducing the next team member at Shield…

✨TOM JENKINSON ✨

Tom graduated from Leeds Beckett in 2024 and has worked around the local Wiltshire/Somerset area in various clinics and football teams.

He’s the current Sports Therapist at Melksham Town Football Club, assisting the players both on-pitch & at their training to optimise performance. ⚽️

Tom will be joining Shield to help us expand our patient capacity. He’s excited to improve his patients potentials and get them back to doing what they love most!

He begins with us on W/C 13th October, available on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12:00 - 18:30 🤩

Offering:
- Initial Consultations & Follow Ups
- Deep Tissue & Sports Massage

Book in today!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/16SqgRdrfJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📧 hello@shieldsportstherapy.co.uk
💻 shieldsportstherapy.co.uk

#sportstherapy #sportsinjuries #rehab #football #newteammember #frome #fromesomerset #somersetsportstherapy

Time and time again, I get patients struggling with hip mobility.

Why? Well there could be a few factors:

- Hip flexors
- Lower backs inhibiting
- Sitting for too long
- Arthritic problems
- Current/previous injury to the lower limbs

To name a few..

Here are some tests to try which can help whittle down which direction might be causing you problems

- 90/90s
- Pigeon pose with a passive lift
- Figure of 4 test

Want to more like this? Lemme know 👌🏼

#sportstherapy #sportsrehab #physiotherapy #sportstherapysomerset #rehab #hippain #mobility

Time and time again, I get patients struggling with hip mobility.

Why? Well there could be a few factors:

- Hip flexors
- Lower backs inhibiting
- Sitting for too long
- Arthritic problems
- Current/previous injury to the lower limbs

To name a few..

Here are some tests to try which can help whittle down which direction might be causing you problems

- 90/90s
- Pigeon pose with a passive lift
- Figure of 4 test

Want to more like this? Lemme know 👌🏼

#sportstherapy #sportsrehab #physiotherapy #sportstherapysomerset #rehab #hippain #mobility

Another round of calve torture? Gowan thennnn

#sportstherapy #sportsmassage #massage #rehab #football #fromesomerset #fromesportstherapy #somerset #smallbusinessowner

Another round of calve torture? Gowan thennnn

#sportstherapy #sportsmassage #massage #rehab #football #fromesomerset #fromesportstherapy #somerset #smallbusinessowner

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