CASE STUDIES

Chris, 28, Hull

“ I injured my knee after landing awkwardly from a tackle playing football. It was very sore and swollen, so I attended Warners for ice and compression treatment to ease the swelling and pain. I was diagnosed with a tear to my cruciate ligament. After a week or so, I began my programme of rehabilitation. The exercises were steady at first, but the staff at Warners built them up gradually over time, and instructed me on how to keep my fitness up even though I couldn’t play. After my surgery, I continued my rehab, attending the centre three times a week. The rehab staff guided me through the different levels, progressing me onto running, turning and landing over a number of weeks. Eventually we even did football drills and played squash to make sure I could cope with playing football again. I have returned to full fitness and my knee feels great. It was reassuring to be somewhere that knew exactly what my injury was and how best I could manage it.”