{"id":3434,"date":"2026-06-06T15:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/?p=3434"},"modified":"2026-06-06T15:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:20:25","slug":"why-does-my-sports-injury-keep-returning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/ch\/why-does-my-sports-injury-keep-returning\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Sports Injury Keep Returning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3434\" class=\"elementor elementor-3434\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c252f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00c252f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eeaf6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2eeaf6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment-1536x1152.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-2862\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Equipment.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464974d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"464974d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b213f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45b213f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Does My Sports Injury Keep Returning?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ff591 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a8ff591\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d450bc elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"2d450bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h1&quot;,&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; 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So Why Are You Injured Again?<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Few things are more frustrating than recovering from a sports injury, returning to training, and then experiencing the same pain weeks or months later.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Whether you&#8217;re a runner dealing with recurring knee pain, a football player with repeated hamstring strains, or a gym enthusiast struggling with ongoing shoulder discomfort, recurring sports injuries can affect performance, confidence, and motivation.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The good news is that repeated injuries are often preventable when the underlying causes are properly identified and addressed.<\/p><p>Understanding why your sports injury keeps returning is the first step towards achieving a stronger and more sustainable recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86339a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e86339a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-651104e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"651104e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Recurring Sports Injuries?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f55b023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f55b023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A recurring sports injury is an injury that improves or appears to heal but returns repeatedly during training, competition, or everyday activities.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Common examples include:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Recurrent hamstring strains<\/li><li>Ongoing ankle sprains<\/li><li>Repeated shoulder injuries<\/li><li>Persistent knee pain<\/li><li>Recurring calf strains<\/li><li>Chronic Achilles tendon pain<\/li><li>Repeated lower back pain during sport<\/li><\/ul><p>While each injury is different, recurring injuries often share similar contributing factors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8608505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8608505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Reasons Sports Injuries Keep Coming Back<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8f169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8f169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><br \/>1. You Returned To Sport Before Fully Recovering<br \/><br \/><\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">One of the most common reasons injuries return is resuming sport too early. Pain reduction does not always mean the injured tissue has fully recovered. Many athletes return to training when they feel &#8220;good enough,&#8221; only to discover that their strength, flexibility, endurance, or movement control has not yet returned to pre-injury levels. Without adequate rehabilitation, the body may struggle to cope with the demands of sport.<\/p><h3>2. The Root Cause Was Never Identified<br \/><br \/><\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The painful area is not always the source of the problem. For example:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Knee pain may be influenced by hip weakness.<\/li><li>Hamstring injuries may be linked to poor pelvic control.<\/li><li>Shoulder pain may stem from thoracic spine stiffness.<\/li><li>Recurrent ankle sprains may result from reduced balance and stability.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Treating symptoms alone may provide temporary relief, but long-term recovery often requires identifying and addressing contributing factors throughout the body.<\/p><h3>3. Muscle Weakness And Imbalances<br \/><br \/><\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sport places significant demands on muscles, tendons, and joints. When certain muscle groups are weaker than others, the body may compensate during movement. Over time, these compensations can increase stress on vulnerable tissues and contribute to repeated injuries. Common issues include:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Weak gluteal muscles<\/li><li>Reduced core stability<\/li><li>Strength differences between limbs<\/li><li>Poor muscular endurance<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Targeted strengthening programs can help reduce injury risk and improve performance.<\/p><h3>4. Poor Movement Mechanics<br \/><br \/><\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Running, jumping, lifting, kicking, and changing direction all require efficient movement patterns. Small movement faults may not cause immediate pain, but repetitive stress over weeks or months can increase injury risk. Examples include:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Poor landing mechanics<\/li><li>Excessive knee collapse during movement<\/li><li>Inefficient running technique<\/li><li>Reduced hip mobility<\/li><li>Poor lifting technique<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A physiotherapy assessment can help identify movement patterns that may be contributing to recurring injuries.<\/p><h3>5. Training Errors<br \/><br \/><\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sometimes the problem isn&#8217;t the injury itself\u2014it&#8217;s how training is being managed. Rapid increases in training load can overwhelm the body&#8217;s ability to recover. Common training mistakes include:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Increasing intensity too quickly<\/li><li>Insufficient recovery between sessions<\/li><li>Returning to full competition immediately<\/li><li>Ignoring early warning signs of fatigue<\/li><li>Training through pain<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Appropriate load management is often a key component of injury prevention.<\/p><h3>6. Previous Injury Increases Future Risk<br \/><br \/><\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Research consistently shows that a previous injury can increase the likelihood of future injury if rehabilitation is incomplete. After an injury, athletes may experience:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Reduced strength<\/li><li>Altered movement patterns<\/li><li>Loss of confidence<\/li><li>Decreased flexibility<\/li><li>Reduced balance and coordination<\/li><\/ul><p>These factors can persist long after pain has settled, increasing the risk of recurrence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a5d55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34a5d55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Physiotherapy Helps Recurring Sports Injuries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10fc2a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10fc2a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At VITA Physio, we understand that successful recovery involves more than simply reducing pain.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our physiotherapists assess the factors that may be contributing to your recurring injury, including:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Strength deficits<\/li><li>Movement mechanics<\/li><li>Joint mobility<\/li><li>Sport-specific demands<\/li><li>Training habits<\/li><li>Functional performance<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/ch\/services\/#Treatment\">Treatment<\/a><\/strong> plans are tailored to the individual athlete and their goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae8f778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae8f778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Should You See a Physiotherapist?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec6deea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec6deea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You may benefit from a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/ch\/services\/#Physio\">physiotherapy<\/a> <\/strong>assessment if:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Your lower back pain keeps returning<\/li><li>Pain interferes with work or daily activities<\/li><li>Symptoms have persisted for several weeks<\/li><li>You experience repeated flare-ups<\/li><li>You are unsure which activities are safe to continue<\/li><\/ul><p>Early assessment can help identify contributing factors before they become ongoing issues.<\/p><h3>Comprehensive Assessment<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Understanding why the injury keeps returning is often the most important part of treatment.<\/p><h3>Individualised Rehabilitation<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Rehabilitation programs are designed to progressively improve:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Strength<\/li><li>Stability<\/li><li>Mobility<\/li><li>Endurance<\/li><li>Functional performance<\/li><\/ul><h3>Return-To-Sport Planning<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A structured return-to-sport process helps ensure your body is prepared for the demands of training and competition.<\/p><h3>Injury Prevention Strategies<\/h3><p>Physiotherapy can help identify risk factors and provide strategies to reduce the likelihood of future injuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5abc97a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5abc97a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs You May Need Professional Assessment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a82256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a82256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Consider seeing a physiotherapist if:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>The same injury keeps returning<\/li><li>Pain reappears during training<\/li><li>You feel weaker after an injury<\/li><li>Performance has declined<\/li><li>You are unsure when it is safe to return to sport<\/li><li>Previous treatment has only provided short-term relief<\/li><\/ul><p>Early intervention can often prevent a minor issue from becoming a long-term problem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-274050d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"274050d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Eastwood Athletes Choose VITA Physio<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03fe3f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03fe3f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaphysio.com.au\/ch\/\">VITA Physio<\/a><\/strong>, we work with active individuals of all ages, from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our team focuses on identifying the factors contributing to recurring sports injuries and developing evidence-based rehabilitation plans tailored to your goals.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re aiming to return to running, gym training, team sports, or recreational activities, our objective is to help you recover confidently and reduce the risk of future setbacks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f526f17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f526f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78a986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c78a986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Recurring sports injuries are rarely caused by bad luck alone. In many cases, they are linked to incomplete rehabilitation, unresolved movement issues, strength deficits, or returning to sport before the body is fully prepared.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">While temporary relief may allow you to get back on the field, court, track, or gym floor, long-term recovery requires addressing the factors that caused the injury in the first place.<\/p><p>If the same injury keeps disrupting your training or performance, a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment can help identify the underlying cause and develop a personalised recovery plan designed to keep you active for the long term.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8282619 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8282619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b8bfc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tp-accordion\" data-id=\"0b8bfc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tp-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theplus-accordion-wrapper elementor-accordion\" id=\"accordion6a2604ee3f2e1\" data-accordion-id=\"accordion6a2604ee3f2e1\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\"   role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theplus-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1211\" class=\"elementor-tab-title plus-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"1211\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1211\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span style=\"width:100%\">Why do sports injuries keep coming back?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1211\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix plus-accordion-content active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1211\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"plus-content-editor\"><p>Recurring sports injuries often occur due to incomplete rehabilitation, muscle weakness, poor movement mechanics, training errors, or returning to sport too soon.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theplus-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1212\" class=\"elementor-tab-title plus-accordion-header no\" tabindex=\"1212\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1212\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span style=\"width:100%\">Can physiotherapy prevent sports injuries?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1212\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix plus-accordion-content no\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1212\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"plus-content-editor\"><p>Physiotherapy can help identify risk factors, improve strength and movement patterns, and develop strategies that may reduce injury risk.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theplus-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1213\" class=\"elementor-tab-title plus-accordion-header no\" tabindex=\"1213\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1213\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span style=\"width:100%\">How long should rehabilitation continue after pain is gone?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1213\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix plus-accordion-content no\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1213\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"plus-content-editor\"><p>Rehabilitation often continues beyond symptom relief to restore strength, mobility, and function before returning to full sporting activities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div 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