Athletes and active people

Osteopathy for athletes and active people

Q: How does osteopathy help athletes?

Osteopathy helps to find and treat the causes of overuse problems, such as restricted mobility and muscle imbalances, and supports recovery. The aim is to keep your training as uninterrupted as possible.

Q: Do I have to stop training while I have a problem?

Rarely completely. Usually the volume and intensity of training are adjusted and alternative forms of training are used until the problem settles.

Q: Do you treat fresh sports injuries?

Fresh injuries where a fracture or tear is suspected should first be assessed by a doctor. Once serious injuries have been ruled out, treatment and rehabilitation can start at my clinic.

Q: Is osteopathy also suitable for recreational exercisers?

Yes. Osteopathy suits everyone who exercises, from competitive athletes to recreational exercisers.

Q: How often should an athlete see an osteopath?

It depends on the sport, training volumes and problems. Many come for treatment during hard training periods or when something starts to bother them.

Athletes and active people benefit from an osteopath’s movement analysis, assessment of muscle balance and hands-on treatment of the tissues. Osteopathy can support recovery and help prevent overuse injuries.

I have played ice hockey since I was seven, about ten years of it in the First Division, then Finland’s second-highest league, and I qualified as a sports massage therapist in 1991. I know an athlete’s everyday life and goals from my own experience too.

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Personal trainer Jerry Ketola assessing a client's knee position in a lunge at R5 gym

Movement analysis, treatment and rehabilitation

At the clinic I examine how your body works in movements that are key to your sport, such as squats, lunges and jumps. Movement analysis helps to find the factors behind the problem, such as restricted mobility and muscle imbalances.

Treatment works on overloaded muscles and joints. After overuse and sports injuries, I put together a rehabilitation programme that takes you back to training in your sport step by step.

As a personal trainer, I can also programme strength training that supports your sport at R5 gym in Metsälä.

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Treatment

How treatment works

At the first visit we go through your sport, training volumes and the background of the problem. After the examination and movement analysis, we treat the problem areas and agree on how to adjust your training.

The aim is that you can keep training as much as possible during treatment. Often it is enough to adjust the volume and intensity for a while and add rehab exercises to your training.

Typical problems include knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain, shoulder pain and heel pain.

Safety

When to see a doctor

See a doctor or go to the emergency department if:

a joint swells a lot straight after an injury or you cannot put weight on your leg
you suspect a fracture or a torn ligament or tendon
after a blow to the head you have a headache, dizziness, nausea or memory gaps
the pain comes with a fever or the joint is hot and red

After a concussion, return to sport happens gradually according to a doctor’s instructions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about osteopathy for athletes

Answers to the most common questions about osteopathy for athletes and active people.

How does osteopathy help athletes?

Do I have to stop training while I have a problem?

Do you treat fresh sports injuries?

Is osteopathy also suitable for recreational exercisers?

How often should an athlete see an osteopath?

Osteopathy in Helsinki – services and prices

Osteopathy

60 min

€94 / hour

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Personal trainer

PT / programming

€99 / hour

You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.

Booking

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Choose a suitable time from the calendar. If you can’t find a time that suits you, you can ask about other available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.

You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.

You’re warmly welcome to my clinic at Läkkisepäntie 11 A in Metsälä, Helsinki!

Clinic

How to find us

Osteopath Jerry Ketola
Läkkisepäntie 11 A
00620 Helsinki

The clinic is conveniently located near major junctions in Metsälä, alongside Tuusulantie and close to Käpylä station. It’s about a 15–20 minute drive from both Tikkurila and Leppävaara. My osteopathy practice is situated inside the R5 Athletics & Health gym and wellness facilities. Follow the R5 signs to find the entrance and head to the second floor.

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