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NOVEMBER 2020
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intervention. If you’ve sustained a sports injury, please contact us as soon as possible. Any injury left untreated can become more severe over time. Sports injuries can typically be placed into two categories: acute or overuse. Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as:
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. I have a sports injury – how did that happen? “Sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing some sort of athletic activity. There are two ways in which sports injuries can occur: suddenly, such as one football player colliding with another, or over time, through repetitive motions, such as improperly lifting heavy weights at the gym or running in ill-fitted shoes. Simply put, anything that results in pain while performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury. Whether you rolled your ankle on the soccer field, swung your bat too aggressively on the baseball diamond, or strained your back while hiking your favorite trail, Dresher Physical Therapy can help you find relief. Your treatment plan will be dependent upon the nature of your injury, your health history, and whether or not the injury requires surgical
• Sprains • Strains
• Fractures • Tears
Overuse injuries are caused by excessive repetitive movements over time. Some examples of overuse injuries include:
• Frozen shoulder • Tendinitis/bursitis • Shin splints
• Tennis elbow • Golfer’s elbow
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get off the sideline and return to your sport, contact Dresher Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our physical therapists.
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