Got a Sports Injury? Physical Therapy Can Get You Back In The Game Faster
Whether you’re a professional or a weekend warrior, it’s critical to keep safe when engaging in sports if you don’t want to get injured.
A sports injury is defined as any injury sustained while participating in physical exercise. If you’ve recently sustained a sprain, strain, broken a bone, or any other injury on the field, court, trail, or in a boat, Orthopedic Sports Therapy will get you off the bench and back into the game!
You aren’t just sitting around waiting for your ailment to recover when you seek the help of one of our dedicated physical therapists in Ahwatukee, Biltmore or Tempe, AZ. You’ll be able to return to your favorite sport sooner, and you’ll be less likely to injure yourself again.
Make an appointment at Orthopedic Sports Therapy if you have a sports injury that is causing you pain or keeping you from performing at your highest level. Our physical therapists are trained professionals who will have you feeling your best in no time at all!
Why is physical therapy critical for sports injury recovery?
The word “sports injury” is all-encompassing, including any kind of injury that occurs during athletic or exercise activity. One of the best things you can do in the event of a sports injury is to treat it as soon as possible.
If you’re lifting weights in the gym, running in the wrong shoes, throwing a bat too hard, or rolling your ankles on the soccer field, Orthopedic Sports Therapy will be able to help relieve your pain and teach you how to prevent future injuries from occurring.
Your treatment plan and recovery time can differ depending on the severity of the injury, your medical history, and whether or not the injury necessitates surgery.
The benefits of physical therapy for sports injuries
Our physical therapists in Ahwatukee, Biltmore and Tempe, AZ are movement experts. They will assist you in reaching your goals. After conducting a comprehensive assessment of your condition, they will prescribe an individualized treatment plan based on your personal needs to help you get back in the game as quickly as possible!
Your recovery plan can include manual therapy, stretching, exercises for balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises to restore and improve function and range of motion and techniques to reduce scar tissue.
Your physical therapist at Orthopedic Sports Therapy will perform a series of tests and ask you questions about your medical history, symptoms, and fitness goals. Any diagnostic tests you’ve received, such as x-rays, MRIs, or ultrasounds, will also be reviewed.
The essence of your injury, fitness level and lifestyle will also be taken into account when your treatment plan is developed.
All of these steps are taken to help you heal and prevent more injuries from occurring in the future after a sports injury.
What kinds of sports injuries can PT help?
Just because you’re exercising (which is super healthy!) doesn’t mean you’re exempt from injuries! Many different injuries can occur while performing athletic activity.
However, the most common sports injury include:
Shin splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome is the medical term for shin splints. Usually, this pain is caused by tension exerted on the shinbone and the underlying connective tissues.
Shin splints are painful and frequently debilitating, but by wearing proper footwear, warming up before exercise, and strengthening the muscles of the heart and leg, you can prevent them.
Knee injuries
Your knee is one of the most intricate joints in your body, and it is also one of the most commonly damaged.
Knee ailments can range from subtle sensations that stretch from your hip to your knee to more severe problems such as an ACL rupture.
Sprain
When a ligament linking one bone to another is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain occurs. When it happens one time, it’s more likely to happen again.
Strain or “pulled muscle”
A strain is also known as a “pulled muscle,” and it occurs when a tendon that connects the muscle to the bone extends the muscle beyond its limits. The tendon is more likely to be strained again after it has been overstretched.
Are you eager to get back to your sport? Let Orthopedic Sports Therapy help you!
Look, we understand how much you like being on the field, court, trail or/and in the boat. Sports do so much to enhance a person’s wellbeing! That’s why we will prioritize your performance, rehabilitation, and comfort here at Orthopedic Sports Therapy. Call us today at (480) 921-9000 or (480)-597-4241 to set up an appointment; we’ll get you back to your favorite sport as soon as possible!