Children love to move — running, jumping, climbing, and playing sport. But with active play also comes the risk of injury. Whether it’s a sprained ankle from soccer, knee pain from basketball, or a sore back from gymnastics, early assessment and the right care help kids recover faster and return safely to their activities. At Lion Rocker Health, we assist injured children, supports recovery, minimise risk of recurrence and speed up return to sports.
Common Sports Injuries in Children
Kids and teens experience different types of injuries compared to adults because their bones, muscles, and growth plates are still developing. Some common conditions include:
- Ankle sprains
- Knee ligament sprains (including ACL injuries)
- Osgood–Schlatter disease
- Sever’s disease (heel pain)
- Muscle strains
- Wrist and hand injuries
- Stress fractures
- Shoulder overuse injuries (e.g., swimmers, throwers)
- Lower back pain from overload or poor technique
Our Approach to Managing Sports Injuries in Kids
We use a kid‑friendly, evidence‑based and team‑focused approach to help your child recover quickly and confidently:
- Early assessment to identify the exact cause of pain
- Reduced pain and swelling through targeted treatment
- Restoring mobility and strength
- Preventing recurrence through load management and technique correction
- Safe, graduated return‑to‑sport plan
How Our Team Helps
Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries in Children
- Assessment of joint, muscle, and movement issues
- Hands‑on treatment including mobilisation, soft tissue release, and taping
- Interventional therapies such as shockwave (age‑appropriate) and therapeutic ultrasound
- Technique correction and sport‑specific rehabilitation
- Return‑to‑play guidance and load management
Podiatry for Growing Feet and Lower Limb Pain with Sports
- Specialised assessment of foot posture and lower limb alignment
- Management of sports injuries such as Sever’s disease, shin splints, flat feet, and ankle instability
- Custom orthotics where needed to support growing feet during and outside of sports
- Prescription of sport‑appropriate footwear
Exercise Physiology
- Strength and conditioning programs for young athletes
- Tailored exercise plans to support recovery and prevent future injuries
- Movement retraining to improve coordination and reduce overload
Remedial Massage Therapy
- Gentle soft tissue therapy to reduce tightness and muscle soreness
- Myofascial release for active kids with high workloads
- Support for recovery during peak training periods
When Should You Seek Professional Help?
It varies depending on conditions. Some guidelines to seek help if your child experiences:
- Pain that lasts more than 48 hours
- Limping or favouring one side
- Swelling, bruising, or difficulty bearing weight
- Pain that returns every time they play sport
- Reduced strength or flexibility
- “Growing pains” that are persistent or worsening
- Concerns about technique, posture, or repeated injuries
Early intervention prevents small issues from becoming long‑term problems.