Sprain & Strain Physiotherapy in Karachi | Rehabilitation for Ligament and Muscle Injuries

A sprain is an injury to a ligament (tissue that connects bone to bone), usually caused by twisting or awkward landing—commonly in the ankle, knee, or wrist. A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone), often caused by overstretching, sudden force, lifting, or sprinting. Both can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, stiffness, weakness, and difficulty walking or using the limb. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

At Dr Rizwan Physiotherapy Home Service, we provide professional sprain & strain physiotherapy in Karachi with a structured plan focused on pain control, safe mobility, restoring strength and joint stability, improving balance/control, and returning you to daily activity with lower re-injury risk.

Physiotherapy for Sprain & Strain in Karachi

Early phase care commonly follows PRICE/RICE principles (protection/rest, ice, compression, elevation) to reduce pain and swelling, then progresses to movement and strengthening. Physiotherapy ensures you don’t do too much too soon (which can delay healing) or rest too long (which can increase stiffness and weakness). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

• Reduce pain, swelling, and movement discomfort
• Restore range of motion (ROM) and reduce stiffness safely
• Rebuild muscle strength and endurance
• Improve joint stability (especially after ankle/knee sprain)
• Improve balance and proprioception to prevent repeat injury
• Improve walking (gait) and functional movement patterns
• Return-to-activity plan (work, gym, sports) with safe progression

Common Symptoms of Sprain & Strain

• Pain after twist, fall, sprint, or lifting
• Swelling and tenderness around the joint or muscle
• Bruising (sometimes)
• Stiffness and reduced movement range
• Weakness or muscle spasm/guarding
• Instability or “giving way” feeling (sprain cases)
• Limping or difficulty with stairs (lower limb injuries)

Our Sprain & Strain Physiotherapy Services

Your rehab plan depends on the injury location (ankle/knee/wrist/shoulder, hamstring/calf/back, etc.) and severity. Treatment may include:

• Acute phase guidance (PRICE/RICE strategy and safe activity modification)
• Mobility exercises to restore ROM and reduce stiffness
• Progressive strengthening (isometric → controlled movement → functional strength)
• Balance & proprioception training for joint control and stability
• Gait retraining to reduce limping and normalize walking mechanics
• Functional retraining (stairs, squat, lifting, sport-specific drills when appropriate)
• Support guidance (bracing/taping advice when needed, based on condition)
• Home exercise program with clear progression rules to prevent flare-ups

Physiotherapy for Ankle Sprain, Knee Sprain, and Muscle Strain Recovery

Many sprains and strains improve best when swelling is controlled early and then strength, balance, and movement control are rebuilt progressively. For moderate sprains, a period of support/bracing may be needed, and rehab focuses on restoring stability to reduce recurrence. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}