Axcess PT. Stay Mobile & Free From Injury

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The Axcess Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Aaron Fuerst PT, DPT, CWCE, FAAOMPT

Stay Mobile & Free From Injury! “If you have pain, you shouldn’t ignore it. We can help you feel better fast!”

No matter what type of physical activity you partake in, it is possible for injuries to occur. Whether you enjoy taking walks at night, playing sports on the weekends, or training for athletic trials throughout the week, it is important to make sure you are always being as safe as possible. Perhaps the most common injury that people endure from physical activity is an overall feeling of soreness, caused by overusing the muscles, tendons, and ligaments.When themuscles, tendons,or ligamentsareover-stretched, the tissues experience minor damage in the form of microscopic tears. This typically occurs whencompletinganexercise that thebody isnotused to,orexercising for thefirst time after a prolonged period of rest. The soreness may linger for a few days but usuallygoesawayon itsown.However, theseverityof thedamagedetermineshow long the body will need to recover. For more information on how you can prevent severe injuries, contact Axcess PT today. AtAxcessPT,our licensedphysicaltherapistscanguideyouthroughproperexercises, stretches, movements, and body control, in order to prevent future injuries from occurring.Many injuriesoccurdueto improper techniquesoroverexertingyourbody. Someofthemostcommonlysustained injuries includesprains,strains,andtendinitis. Many people think “sprains” and “strains” are synonymous; however, they have one distinct difference. Sprains occur when a ligament is stretched beyond its limits or torn, while strains occur when a tendon is stretched beyond its limits or torn.

Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments are tissues that connect bones to one another. Sprains and strains can both range from mild to severe, and even mild ones may take up to 6 weeks to heal. When they become more severe, braces or surgical correction may be necessary. This will require a longer recovery time, up to 8 weeks or longer, and physical therapy treatments will likely be prescribed. It is important to note that it is in your best interest to have a physical therapist make sure a sprain or strain is fully healed before returning to your normal level of physical activity, as it is common for old sprains and strains to develop again in the future if they have not been properly rehabilitated. Tendinitis isanoveruse injury thatcauses the tendons tobecome inflamed.There are several reasons why tendinitis may occur, but whatever the case may be, we know that it has developed as a result of unnecessary amounts of strain. For example,somepeoplemaydevelop tendinitis in theirshouldersorelbowsbecause of improper posture. If the neck and back are not properly aligned, unnecessary stress is placed on other parts of the body. Movements in the shoulders and arms are altered as a way to compensate, causing increased strain on the tendons. Tendinitiscanbecorrectedwithphysical therapy treatments,sincePTsare trained in relievingpain,decreasing inflammation,and restoringyou toyournormalposture, motion, and function.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty.” - Winston Churchill

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