• Strength - the extent to which muscles can exert force by contracting against resistance (slow twitch muscles)
• Power - the ability to exert muscular contraction instantly, explosively
• Balance - the ability to control the body's position; stationary or moving   
• Speed - adequate for the chosen sport or activity (fast twitch muscles)
• Agility - the ability to perform a series of explosive power movements repeatedly
• Endurance - Local muscle endurance and strength endurance.
• Cardiovascular Endurance - Local muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance and strength endurance (If a runner, the ability to use muscles to maintain endurance, strength and pace.) 
• Mobility - the ability to perform all Ranges of Movement related to the relevant activity
• Coordination - the ability to integrate the above listed components so that effective movements are achieved
  
  Source: www.kneeclinic.info/knee_sports_injuries.php   

For all these elements to function optimally the body must:

• Be pain free  (My first job as a Bowen Therapist and to help you with restriction of range of movement)
• Be capable of a fully expected range of movement (My second job, make sure you do any stretches given)
• Have an acceptable degree of strength and power (Rehabilitation exercises are so important)

Treatment of sporting injuries using Bowen Therapy addresses myofascial pain and dysfunction (i.e. pain that arises from the muscle and connective tissue.)    

Athletes may respond to injury in the following way: 

Denial - at the beginning the athlete cannot believe the injury is severe or that it will impact on their ability to continue with their sport. Pain is an indicator that something has gone wrong and needs immediate attention.

Anger - as the athlete is forced to accept their circumstances and stop their sporting activity.

Depression - self-worth becomes an issue with the reality of the situation.

Rehabilitation - I can listen and referrals can be given if asked for advice.

TYPES OF INJURY

Direct - If left untreated a haemotoma may form and harden and form a lump like a cork.  Bowen is great for lymphatic drainage and impact injuries.