Adams PT: Sports Injuries And Post Surgical Rehab

Everyone knows that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and for athletes, getting outside and pushing yourself to be the best you can be is even more than that — it’s part of your way of life. So what happens when you experience an injury? A sports injury can put you on the sidelines for anything from a couple of days to a couple of months, and for someone who looks forward to their exercise routine every day, or who relies on their athletic engagements for their professional or social life, an injury can be totally derailing.

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that frequently develop during an injury, and learn ways that you can continue to engage in physical activity without impacting the injured area. And if your injury ends up requiring surgical treatment, then physical therapy is the best way to ensure that your body recovers from the experience and that you are ready to hit the ground running once you are cleared to return to physical activity. Sports injuries can happen to anyone. They happen to professional athletes,and theyhappen toamateurs.Thedifferencebetween these twogroupsofpeople is thatprofessionalathletesusuallyhavea team of people they are working with who can identify what the injury is and begin with effective treatments right away, while amateurs may spend weeks waiting before they even begin to engage in any sort of treatment process.

Everyoneknows thatexercise isan importantpartofahealthy lifestyle, and for athletes, getting outside and pushing yourself to be the best you can be is even more than that — it’s part of your way of life. So what happens when you experience an injury? A sports injury can put you on the sidelines for anything from a couple of days to a couple of months, and for someone who looks forward to their exercise routineeveryday,orwho relieson theirathleticengagements for their professional or social life, an injury can be totally derailing. While sometimes it may seem like there is nothing to do but wait an injuryout,this ismostoftennotthecase. Injuries likesprainsandstrains take a long time to heal, and while you need to give your body the rest it needs so that you are able to bounce back at full strength, you don’t need to spend all of that time on the sidelines. Physical therapy is the bestsolutionforcopingwithasports injury.Byworkingwithaphysical therapist, you can develop strategies to begin strengthening muscles surrounding the injured area, potentially reduce long-term damage to the affected area by addressing flexibility and range of motion issues

If you’re recovering from a sports injury, call to talk to your therapist today at (888)222-0130!

When you experience a sport injury, don’t wait to see what is going on beneath the surface. While a simple sprain may seem like something that isn’tabigdeal, this isn’talways thecase.Aphysical therapistcan look at a sport injury and begin to identify if there are any additional injuries at stake that may need to be addressed. Here is a quick breakdown of the three most common sports injuries: • Sprains. A sprain occurs when the connective tissue that meets at the end point of two bones is stretched too far or even torn. The most common way to experience a sprain is by falling, and many peopleexperiencesprains to theirknees,ankles,wristsandelbows. It is also possible to sprain the neck, back or shoulder, and these sprains occasionally require further treatment. • Strains. Similar to sprains, and often misidentified as a strain, this happenswhenamuscleor tendon is twisted, tornor pulled. Strains happen as a result of overstretching, so are not typically the result of a fall or tackle, but instead can happen during your stretching routine. Sometimes strains manifest as muscle spasms. Working with a physical therapist can help you to learn healthy strategies for stretching so that you can avoid strains. The Long & Short of Sports Injuries

• Shin Splints. Another incredibly common sports injury, this type of injury specifically develops in the shins. Shin splints cause pain along the large bone that lines the front of the lower leg. They are most common in runners but can develop in any athlete who has to run. The reason shin splints tend to develop is poor preparation, and so working with a physical therapist can help you to prevent shin splints with proper training techniques. Another incredibly common type of sports injury is knee injuries. Basedon informationfrom theU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHuman Services,knee injuriesare themostcommon typeof injury thatpeople experience — and this is especially true among athletes. The biggest problemwithknee injuries is that theyaredifficult to treat,and typically require you to stay off of your knee for an extended period of time as the joint heals. Staying off of your knee is difficult, especially if you plan on returning to your sport. The best way to reduce how long a knee injury will affect you and strengthen your knee to prevent future injuries is by working with a physical therapist.

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“Thank you, Roy Adams, for treating my severely sprain-ankle. This injury took me out of my favorite sport, soccer, for two (2) weeks. With just a few treatments, and the home exercise program, I was back in the game! Not only did I play, but I was able to score 5 goals and helped my team, Danville Warriors, win their first sectional title! I am so happy that my coach reached out to Roy Adams for intervention with my ankle sprain. Thank you Adams Physical Therapy!” - Madison Successful Outcome!

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SHOULDER/ROTATOR CUFF THUR. OCTOBER 4 AT 6 PM BALANCE AND DIZZINESS THUR. OCTOBER 18 AT 6 PM

ANKLE PUMP Find a comfortable position with your foot set on a stool. Point your toe forward, then flex and repeat 10-15 times. Switch do the same with your other foot.

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