Basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, and rugby demand explosive agility — and that same agility creates unique injury patterns. We treat the pivots, landings, and collisions that put athletes at risk.
Court and field sports place enormous stress on the lower extremity through frequent pivoting, sudden deceleration, rapid changes of direction, and explosive jumping. The combination of high speed and unpredictable movement creates injury patterns dominated by ligament tears, ankle sprains, and muscle strains. These injuries require sport-specific rehabilitation that addresses not just the damaged tissue but the neuromuscular control needed to safely return to the demands of your sport.
Sports in this category: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Field Hockey, Lacrosse. At Move to Motion in Surrey, we treat athletes across all of these disciplines with sport-specific physiotherapy protocols. Serving Newton, North Delta, Cloverdale, and the greater Surrey area.
7380 King George Blvd #600, Surrey · Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat 9am–2pm
Frequently caused by sudden pivoting, awkward landings, or non-contact deceleration. We provide pre-operative conditioning and structured post-surgical ACL reconstruction rehab with objective return-to-sport testing. Knee pain →
The most frequent injury in basketball and volleyball due to awkward landings on another player’s foot. Grade I–III sprains plus chronic instability from repeated sprains. Balance retraining is essential. Ankle pain →
Common in soccer and hockey due to quick side-to-side movements, kicking, and sudden acceleration. Progressive loading and hip strengthening prevent recurrence.
Sprinting and rapid deceleration overload the hamstrings. We use eccentric strengthening protocols (Nordic curls) proven to reduce re-injury rates by up to 50%.
Often occur during sudden twists or pivots with the foot planted. May require surgical repair followed by structured rehabilitation, or conservative management with targeted strengthening. Knee pain →
Explosive jumping and sprinting overload the quadriceps and calf complex. Graded return-to-running and plyometric progressions rebuild capacity safely.
Chronic overload of the patellar tendon from repetitive jumping in basketball and volleyball. Progressive tendon loading and shockwave therapy are the gold standard.
Kicking sports like soccer and football place high demand on the hip flexor complex. Assessment of hip mobility, core stability, and kicking biomechanics guides targeted rehab. Hip pain →
Your first session includes a sport-specific assessment — we evaluate not just the injured area but your entire movement chain, strength baselines, and the specific demands of your sport. From there, we build a phased rehabilitation plan: early protection and pain management, progressive loading and strength rebuild, sport-specific conditioning, and return-to-play testing.
We use objective criteria — not just how you feel — to determine when you’re ready. Hop tests, strength ratios, movement quality screens, and sport-specific drills ensure you return with confidence. If prehab could have prevented your injury, we’ll build a prevention program into your discharge plan.
Immediately. Pre-surgical physiotherapy (prehab) significantly improves post-operative outcomes. If surgery isn’t required, early rehab is critical. We often have same-day availability at our Surrey clinic.
Not always. Many meniscal tears respond well to conservative physiotherapy. Your surgeon and physiotherapist will determine the best approach based on tear type, location, and your activity goals.
Grade I sprains typically allow return in 2–4 weeks. Grade II in 4–8 weeks. Grade III may take 8–12 weeks. We use functional testing — not just time — to determine readiness.
Yes. Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans, ICBC (25 pre-approved sessions for MVA injuries), and WorkSafeBC. We direct-bill all major insurers.
Yes. Prehab programs targeting neuromuscular control, hip strength, and landing mechanics have been shown to reduce ACL injury rates by 50–70% in high-risk sports.
Surrey, BC · Serving Newton, North Delta & Cloverdale · Direct Billing
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