Sports Injuries
Understanding Sports Injuries
When most people think of a sports injury, they tend to think of something sudden, such as a pro football player getting hurt during a tackle. While this certainly qualifies, the term “sports injury” can include so much more. It includes any type of injury that occurs while performing an athletic activity. It can happen by lifting heavy weights at the gym, running in ill-fitted shoes, swinging a bat too aggressively, or rolling your ankle on the soccer field.
One of the most important aspects to rehabilitating a sports injury is treating it as soon as possible. Your treatment plan and duration of recovery will vary depending on how severe the injury is, your health history, and whether or not the injury requires surgical intervention.
What are the most common types of sports injuries?
There are a number of different injuries that can occur while performing an athletic activity. Some of the most common include:
Sprain
Your ligaments connect one bone to another. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its limits. Once a sprain occurs and a ligament is stretched, it is more likely that it can occur again.
Strain or pulled muscle
Your tendons connect your muscles to your bones. A strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a tendon or muscle tissue is stretched beyond its limits. Much like a sprain, once the tissue is stretched, it is more likely that it will be strained once again.
What are the most common types of sports injuries?
Knee Injuries
Your knee is the most complex joint in your body. Because of this, it is also one of the most commonly injured body parts. Knee injuries can include repetitive use injuries that occur over time, and traumatic injuries such as an ACL tear that happens suddenly. Both types of injuries may require extensive therapeutic intervention and possible surgery.
Shin Splints
Shin splints, medically referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a pain that is felt in the shin bones. This pain is typically caused by stress placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it. Shin splints often leave you feeling debilitated and limited due to the harsh impact they have on your shins; however, they can be avoided by strengthening your core and leg muscles, wearing proper footwear, and warming up before exercise.
How are sports injuries treated?
Our Phoenix Physical Therapists are experts at examining movement in order to prescribe the best treatment plan for your specific needs. Your treatment plan will typically include manual therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Manual therapy is used to increase your range of motion and reduce scar tissue, stretching is used to improve balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises are used to support the injured and surrounding areas. These are all done in order to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injury from occurring.
If you have recently sustained a sports injury, contact Phoenix Physical Therapy & Wellness today to speak with one of our physical therapists and find out more about how we can help you. We can set up an initial appointment for you and get you started on the road, playing your favorite sport or court.
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Sports Injuries
We offer same and next day appointments to address sports injuries before they progress. Contact our office ASAP if you need to be seen following a sports related injury.
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We work with many workers compensation companies to make sure that you are not only able to return to work, but the lifestyle you enjoyed before your injury.
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