Return to sport with strength, control and confidence.
Sports injury rehab helps rebuild the strength, balance, mobility and load tolerance needed for real movement.
At Flow Clinic in Wairau Valley, we assess lower-limb sports injuries and guide recovery for ankle sprains, knee pain, Achilles pain, running injuries, foot pain and return-to-sport goals.
Lower-limb injuries need more than pain relief.
Pain can settle before strength, balance and movement control are ready. Good rehab reduces recurrence risk by rebuilding what the injury has affected.
Ankle sprains and instability
Rehab for lateral ankle sprains, repeated rolling episodes, balance deficits, swelling, push-off weakness and confidence returning to sport.
Knee pain with sport
Rehab for runner’s knee, patellar tendon pain, knee sprains, landing pain, squatting pain and lower-limb control issues.
Running-related injuries
Support for Achilles pain, plantar heel pain, calf overload, shin pain, foot pain and load-related lower-limb symptoms.
Rehab matched to the sport, not just the injury.
Returning to sport too early can restart the same injury cycle. We use progressive rehab to rebuild capacity before full return to running, court sport, gym, field sport or training.
- Strength and balance progression
- Running, hopping and landing drills
- Calf, quad, glute and foot strength work
- Return-to-sport planning based on tolerance
A clearer pathway from injury to sport.
The plan is based on pain, movement quality, strength, balance, walking tolerance and the demands of your sport.
Assess the injury
We check the mechanism, pain location, swelling, range, strength, gait and sport-specific demands.
Restore basics
Early rehab focuses on pain control, walking tolerance, range of motion, balance and safe loading.
Build capacity
Strength, calf capacity, hip control, lower-limb coordination and balance are progressed gradually.
Return to sport
Later rehab may include running, jumping, landing, cutting and sport-specific movement where appropriate.
For active people who want to move properly again.
You do not need to be an elite athlete. Sports injury rehab is useful for anyone returning to running, gym, dance, court sport, field sport or active work.
Runners
Support for Achilles pain, plantar heel pain, knee pain, shin pain, calf overload and gradual return to running load.
Court sport athletes
Rehab for ankle sprains, knee pain, landing control, cutting movement and repeated lower-limb overload.
Gym and active adults
Support for pain with squats, lunges, jumping, stairs, running and lower-limb strength training.
Questions about sports injury rehab.
Can ACC cover sports injuries?
Many sports injuries may be eligible for ACC if they happened from a specific accident or injury event. Eligibility depends on claim details.
When can I return to sport?
Return timing depends on pain, swelling, strength, balance, movement control and sport demands. It should be based on function, not just time.
Do I need imaging?
Not always. Imaging may be considered if symptoms are severe, not improving, or linked with marked swelling, instability, locking or concern for structural injury.
Can you help with running injuries?
Yes. We assess running-related lower-limb pain including Achilles pain, plantar heel pain, knee pain, shin pain and calf overload.
Is sports rehab only for athletes?
No. It is also useful for active adults, gym users, walkers, dancers and people who need to return to physical work or regular training.
What does rehab usually include?
Rehab may include strength work, balance training, mobility, gait review, hopping, landing drills, running progression and return-to-sport planning.
Ready to return to sport properly?
Book a sports injury rehab assessment and we will identify the key deficits, then build a clear return-to-sport plan.