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We provide hands-on physio treatments, injury recovery and exercise solutions to reduce pain, improve mobility and get you back to your best.

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Sports Physiotherapy & Injury Management in West Lakes

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Sports Physiotherapy & Injury Management in West Lakes

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Physio assisting shoulder rehab after injury

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Exercise Rehabilitation in West Lakes

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GLA:D Program in West Lakes for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

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GLA:D Program in West Lakes for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

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Women’s Health Physiotherapy in Adelaide

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Women’s Health Physiotherapy in Adelaide

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West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab
1 day ago
🦶 How long does a

🦶 How long does an ankle sprain take to heal?

It's one of the first questions people ask.

The answer depends on the severity of the injury, the amount of tissue damage and how well the ankle is rehabilitated.

Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn. They are graded according to the severity of soft tissue damage.

🔹 Grade 1 – Mild sprain
The ligament has been overstretched
Mild pain and swelling.
Usually able to walk with minimal difficulty.
Approximate recovery: 1–3 weeks.

🔹 Grade 2 – Moderate sprain
There is a partial tear of the ligament.
More noticeable pain, swelling and bruising.
Walking may be uncomfortable or difficult.
Approximate recovery: 3–6 weeks.

🔹 Grade 3 – Severe sprain
There is a complete tear of the ligament.
Significant swelling and bruising.
Often considerable difficulty weight-bearing.
Approximate recovery: 8–12+ weeks.

🧬 What happens during soft tissue healing?

Ligaments don't heal overnight! Soft tissue healing occurs in several overlapping phases:

1️⃣ Inflammatory phase (first few days): The body responds to the injury, with swelling and inflammation helping initiate the repair process.

2️⃣ Repair phase (days to weeks): New collagen fibres are produced to repair the damaged tissue.

3️⃣ Remodelling phase (weeks to months): The collagen fibres gradually reorganise and strengthen in response to appropriate loading and rehabilitation.

This is why ankle recovery is about more than simply waiting for the pain and swelling to settle.

At West Lakes Physio, we can assess your ankle injury, guide your recovery and help you safely return to the activities you enjoy.

Remember: Just because the pain has settled doesn't necessarily mean your ankle has fully recovered!

📍 West Lakes Physio – helping you get back on your feet.

#WestLakesPhysio #AnkleSprain #AnkleInjury #SportsPhysio #Physiotherapy #InjuryRecovery ...

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West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab
2 days ago
Yes—physio can abs

Yes—physio can absolutely help! Our clinicians assess your history and the likely causes that led to your symptoms, check your foot biomechanics and footwear for contributing factors, and then reduce pain using targeted treatments like manual therapy and taping. 👣💪 ...

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West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab
5 days ago
🎣🧠 AI fun time

🎣🧠 AI fun time! Peter and Tim really do like to fish—did you guess right? 😄 Happy Friday from WEST LAKES PHYSIO-SPORTS & REHAB PTY LTD! Whether you’re casting a line or staying active all week, we’re here to help you feel strong, move better, and recover smarter. 💪✨ #WestLakesPhysio #PhysioRehab #HappyFriday ...

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West Lakes Physio - Sports and Rehab
6 days ago
🎣Quick quiz for o

🎣Quick quiz for our WEST LAKES community! How well do you know your physio, who loves fishing? Our rehab philosophy is a lot like fishing: find the right technique, read the conditions, and stay consistent. Comment your guess below! 🤔🐟
#fishingtherapy #physiosports #teamwestlakes ...

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