Sports Injuries
Alter Physio & Acupuncture’s Comprehensive Approach to Recovery and Performance Enhancement
Sports injuries are not only about pain — they affect confidence, performance, and the ability to train or compete consistently. Whether the injury occurred suddenly or developed over time, many athletes struggle with recurring problems despite rest or rehabilitation.
At Alter Physio & Acupuncture in Amsterdam, we treat sports injuries using an integrated, performance-focused approach. By combining physiotherapy and acupuncture, we look beyond the injured tissue and assess how movement patterns, load management, recovery capacity, and nervous system regulation influence injury and healing.
Our goal is not only to help you recover, but to return you to sport stronger, more resilient, and less prone to re-injury.
Common Types of Sports Injuries We Treat
Sports injuries can occur across different body regions and activity levels, including:
- Muscle strains and tendon injuries
- Ligament sprains
- Overuse injuries from repetitive training
- Running-related injuries
- Joint pain related to load or impact
- Training-related fatigue and recovery issues
- Recurrent injuries that never fully resolve
In many cases, injury develops because training load exceeds the body’s ability to recover and adapt.
Why Sports Injuries Often Recur
Athletes frequently return to sport once pain subsides, but injury comes back because:
- Movement inefficiencies remain uncorrected
- Load progression is too fast or poorly managed
- Recovery and nervous system regulation are overlooked
- Compensations develop elsewhere in the body
Without addressing these factors, the risk of re-injury stays high — even with strong muscles.
Our Integrated Sports Injury Approach
Physiotherapy × Acupuncture
Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring efficient, sport-specific movement, including:
- Detailed movement and biomechanical assessment
- Manual therapy to restore mobility and tissue quality
- Progressive strength and stability training
- Sport-specific movement retraining
- Load management strategies for safe return to training
Treatment is always adapted to your sport, position, and performance goals.
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
Acupuncture supports sports injury recovery by influencing both local tissue healing and systemic recovery, helping to:
- Reduce excessive muscle tone and stiffness
- Improve circulation and tissue recovery
- Support recovery between training sessions
- Regulate the nervous system under physical and mental stress
This approach is particularly effective during high training loads or congested competition schedules.
Who This Treatment Is For
Our sports injury treatment is suitable for:
- Recreational and competitive athletes
- Runners, team sport players, and strength athletes
- People returning to sport after injury
- Athletes with recurring or unresolved injuries
- Individuals seeking performance-focused rehabilitation
We work with athletes who want more than basic rehabilitation.
What to Expect During Your Session
- Comprehensive assessment of movement, load tolerance, and recovery capacity
- Hands-on treatment combining physiotherapy and acupuncture as appropriate
- Individualized training and recovery strategy
- Clear guidance on return-to-sport progression
Each session is adapted to your sport, training phase, and goals.
Our Treatment Philosophy
At Alter Physio & Acupuncture, sports injury treatment is guided by three principles:
- Restore function before increasing load
- Support recovery and nervous system balance
- Build long-term performance resilience
This approach allows athletes to return to sport with confidence and durability.
Book Your Sports Injury Treatment in Amsterdam
If a sports injury is limiting your training or performance, we are here to help.
👉 Book an appointment and start your recovery with an integrated physiotherapy and acupuncture approach.
