Sport Injury

Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. Common injuries include bruises, sprains, strains, joint injuries and nose bleeds.

Sports rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that treats people of all ages who have musculoskeletal system pain, injury, or illness. With the use of exercise, movement, and therapeutic interventions, sports rehabilitation helps maintain health and fitness and helps you recover from injury and reduce pain.

Pain and Swelling Reduction

With most injuries, the first two symptoms a person experiences are pain and swelling. As a result, these will be the first challenges targeted during physical therapy. Before you can complete any of the more involved aspects of physical therapy, you can expect a rotation of ice, heat, and sometimes even massage therapy on the injured area. Once the pain and swelling have diminished, the next stage of rehabilitation can begin.

Improve Joint Mobility and Range of Motion

Now that you have less swelling, you can begin physical activity. Due to the nature of your injury or a prolonged period of immobility, your joints and muscles may be stiff. This can make moving very difficult and sometimes even painful. To help limit the time spent with stiff joints and the potential for long-term damage, your physical therapist will start you with range of motion exercises as soon as your body is ready to handle them.

Recovering Sports-Specific Movements

For the final stage of rehabilitation, our physical therapist will have you perform exercises that mimic the specific motions you’d utilize when competing in your sport. You won’t be able to return to action until you’re able to perform all the motions you could before the injury took place. After they’ve completed this stage, our patients should feel confident that they can begin to compete without fear of injury.