The Role of Physical Therapy in a Sports-Related Injury
You don’t have to be a professional or even an amateur athlete to sustain a sports injury. Sports injuries are defined as any injury that occurs while participating in athletic activity.
Whatever age you are, or level of physical ability you may have, physical therapy can help you in enhancing the healing process of a sports injury. With our sports injury rehabilitation programs, you will be able to get back to doing the activities you love in no time.
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get off the sideline and return to your sport, schedule an appointment today at our Lansing, Okemos, Dewitt, Mason, or Grand Rapids, MI locations.
How did my sports injury occur?
As previously stated, “sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing some sort of athletic activity.
It is possible for any number of injuries to occur during athletic activity. However, the 4 most common sports injuries include:
- Shin splints. Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, is a pain that can be felt within the shin bones, which are located at the front of your leg. This pain occurs when excessive stress is placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it. Shin splints often leave you feeling debilitated and limited; however, they can be avoided by wearing proper footwear, strengthening your core and leg muscles, and warming up before exercise.
- Knee injuries. Did you know your knee is the most complex joint in your body? While this means that it has the ability to accomplish numerous physical feats, it also means that it is one of the most commonly injured body parts. Knee injuries may include a dull ache that runs from your hip to your knee, repetitive-use injuries that make it difficult to move your knee, or more severe injuries such as an ACL tear that may require intensive rehabilitation or surgical correction.
- Sprains. Your bones are connected to one another by ligaments. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be sprained again in the future.
- Strains or pulled muscles. Your muscles and bones are connected by tendons. When a tendon is stretched beyond its limit, a strain or “pulled muscle” can occur. Once the tendon is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be strained again in the future.
Fortunately, physical therapy can help
At Peak Performance Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will create a treatment plan for you, based on your individual needs. Physical therapy is a natural and holistic approach to healing, including services such as manual therapy, specialized modalities, and therapeutic exercises.
Your customized program will address the weak and healing areas of your particular musculoskeletal system, allowing you to recover quickly and remain active as you get back into your daily routine.
To learn more about how physical therapy can help you recover from your sports injury, don’t hesitate to contact us today! We’ll help you get started on your personalized treatment plan so you can return to doing the activities you enjoy.
Ready to find relief? Schedule an appointment now!