Rugby

Rugby is physically demanding. The game’s continuous collisions, sprints, twists and turns push your body to the limit. Injuries are part and parcel of the sport.

That nagging calf strain, recurring back niggle or shoulder stinger can take you off the field just when your team needs you most.

But you don’t have to miss a match due to injury. Our expert rugby physiotherapists can get you back in the game safely.

At Bounty Physio, our rugby physios take a holistic approach to assess, treat and prevent rugby injuries.

We begin with a comprehensive physical evaluation to identify factors contributing to your injury. This includes:

• Postural, balance and movement analysis
• Flexibility, strength and control testing of your core, hips and limbs
• Review of your training load, recovery practices and protective equipment used
• Analysis of positional movement demands and technique

Using these findings, we create a tailored rehab program including:

• Hands-on techniques like massage, mobilisations to optimise joint and tissue mobility
• Targeted stretching and release work to alleviate muscle tightness
• Strength and conditioning plans for your core, hips and limbs
• Rugby-specific agility, contact and conditioning exercises
• Gradual return to skills work, contact and match play
• Ongoing adjustments to prevent re-injury and enhance performance

We can also collaborate with your coaching staff where required, for optimal integration with your rugby development.

Some frequent rugby injuries we successfully rehabilitate include:

• Hamstring strains – Sprinting and high-speed running uses explosive hamstring contraction. Treatment focuses on regaining strength, power and resilience.
• Calf strains – Pushing off at pace strains calf muscles. Physio aims to restore elasticity, reactive ability, and strength.
• Shoulder dislocations – The physicality of contact risks shoulder dislocations. Treatment stabilises the joint through strength and neuromuscular training.
• Ankle sprains – Rolling the ankle when pivoting and side-stepping is common. Physio aims to rebalance and strengthen the ankle joint.
• Knee injuries – Twisting and collisions load the knees. Rehab focuses on optimising tracking, glide, and strength of the kneecap and soft tissues.
• Lower back – Repeated flexion and rotation in contact, scrums and rucks stresses the back. Core strength, movement control and tissue release provides relief.

Don’t let injury sideline you from rugby. Our physiotherapists will get you back on the pitch performing at your best efficiently.

Book an assessment and let us create a tailored recovery plan for you. Regaining power, speed and rugby fitness is our priority.

With individualised rehab for your rugby injury, together we’ll have you back out there dominating matches again in no time.

Don’t delay seeking help. We’ll get injuries under control early and have you playing your best rugby again quickly.

Contact us today to book your rugby injury assessment and get back to peak game performance.