The school holidays are the perfect time for kids and teens to get outdoors, try new sports, participate in tournaments, or simply enjoy a friendly game of backyard cricket. Staying active is great, but ensuring your child stays injury-free is essential to making the most of their break.

At Back on Track Sports Physiotherapy in Glen Iris, we frequently see an increase in sports injuries during the school holidays, often due to sudden bursts of activity or the demands of tournaments. If you're looking for a sports physio in Glen Iris, here are some key ways we can help keep your child moving safely:

1. Warm-Up & Cool Down
   Proper warm-ups and cool-downs are essential to reducing the risk of injury. Our sports physiotherapists provide guidance on warm-up techniques, stretching exercises, and sports-specific drills to help kids prepare their bodies for activity and recover effectively afterward.
2. Load management
   If your child hasn't been active recently, encourage them to build up their activity levels gradually. Jumping straight into high-intensity activity or tournaments can increase the risk of injury. Our team can help design personalised exercise programs that focus on strengthening weak muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing proprioception to support gradual progression safely.
3. Injury Prevention
   Injury prevention is at the core of what we do. We offer tailored guidance on injury prevention strategies, including sports-specific retraining, drills, and strength training programs designed to reduce the risk of injuries during sports activities. Through education and training, we empower athletes to take an active role in their health.
4. Rehabilitation & Pain Management
   If your child does experience an injury, our physiotherapists develop tailored rehabilitation programs to restore strength, mobility, and function. Timely diagnosis and treatment of acute injuries help speed up recovery and get them back to their activities sooner. We also offer effective pain management techniques such as manual therapy, soft tissue massage, and shock wave therapy to alleviate discomfort from sports injuries.
5. Return to Sport & Performance Enhancement
   When your child is ready to return to sport after an injury, we guide them through a gradual return-to-sport protocol to minimise the risk of re-injury. Our performance enhancement programs focus on correcting movement patterns and improving biomechanics to optimise physical conditioning, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance overall performance.

Make this School Holiday Active, Safe, and Fun!
With the right preparation, your child can enjoy an injury-free and fun-filled school holiday. Whether they're playing sports, participating in a tournament, or simply being active with friends, we’re here to support their safety and well-being every step of the way. 

Need a Physio Appointment?
Book an appointment with our expert team today to ensure your child’s school holidays are injury-free! If you're searching for a sports physio near me, contact us at 03 9813 8852 or visit our website to schedule a physiotherapy appointment in Glen Iris.