Consider an assessment
Seek advice when there is significant swelling, a feeling of instability, a locking joint, inability to bear weight, persistent pain or symptoms that are not improving as expected.
In the meantime
Protect the area from the movement that aggravates it and avoid returning to full activity just because pain briefly improves. A clinician can advise on a safe return.
Get the next step right
Assessment can help identify whether rehabilitation, further imaging or another treatment pathway is appropriate.
Discuss an injuryKey idea
A thoughtful return to movement is built step by step.
Online education can help name a question. It cannot diagnose an individual concern or replace an examination.
Read the sports injury guideQuestions to carry forward
What changed?
When did the symptom or injury begin, and what makes it better or worse?
What matters daily?
Which movement, activity, sleep or work task has been affected?
What would add clarity?
Which examination, report or conversation would make the next step clearer?
A useful reminder
When should online reading stop and an assessment begin?
If symptoms persist, recur, limit movement or follow a significant injury, consider an appropriate clinical assessment. Severe symptoms or emergencies need urgent medical attention.
Turn a question into a considered next step.
Plan an appointmentA clearer next step
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