KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE FROMMUSCLE STRAINS DURING YOUR UPCOMING FALL SPORTS
• Therapeutic exercises. Our physiotherapists are highly experienced in both diagnosing and treating muscle strains. When treating a strain, 3 steps are typically followed: 1. Your physiotherapist will focus on pain relief. This is done with passive physiotherapy methods, including manual therapy, ice and heat therapies, light stretches, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation. 2. Once your pain is managed, your physiotherapist will focus on promoting the healingprocessofyourmusclestrain.Thiswill includestrengtheningand range ofmotionexercises, inorder tohelp regainoptimal functionof theaffectedarea. 3.Afteryourmusclestrain ishealed,yourphysiotherapistwill focusonpreventing injuryfromoccurring in theaffectedareaagain in thefuture.Thiswillbedonewith targeted strengthening exercises, in order to build muscle around the affected area and reduce your risk of injuring it again in the future. Wecanalsohelpyouprevent injuriesbefore theyevenoccurwithoursports training programs.Thegoalof theseprograms is tocreateapre-seasonenvironmentwhere young athletes can enhance their skills and techniques, in order to ensure a safe and successful sports season. These programs prioritize important aspects of
Muscle strains are one of the most common injuries among young athletes, and theycankeepyououtof thegameforsome time. Insteadofsittingon thesidelines, you can significantly reduce your risk of sustaining a muscle strain with the help of physiotherapy. At Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness, we are dedicated tohelpingathletesofall levels reach theiroptimum levelofphysicalperformance. Whateverageyouare,or levelofphysicalabilityyoumayhave,physiotherapycan help you in enhancing the healing process of a muscle strain. How do I know if I have a muscle strain? When sustaining an injury, it can sometimes be difficult to determine if it is a sprain or a strain. While they may seem similar, the distinctions are actually easier to make than you may think. In order to know the differences between a sprain and a strain, you must first know the differences between a tendon and a ligament. Your bones are connected to oneanotherby ligaments.Whena ligament isstretchedbeyond its limits,asprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be sprained again in the future. Your physiotherapist can diagnose a muscle strain and help you recover it. Additionally,yourphysiotherapistcanprovideyouwithhelpful tipsand techniques for avoiding muscle strains in your specific sport. If you suspect you may have sustained a muscle strain, or you are looking for ways to prevent them, don’t hesitate to contact Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness today. Howcanphysiotherapyhelpwithmusclestrains? AtCoreSolutionsPhysiotherapy & Wellness, our physiotherapists will create a treatment plan for you, based on your individualneeds.Physiotherapy isanaturalandholisticapproach tohealing, including services such as: • Manual therapy. This may include massage or joint mobilizations. • Modalities. This may include specialized treatments that your physiotherapist has been certified to perform, such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
athletic training, such as: • Athletic development. • Strength improvement. • Power improvement. • Speed and body awareness.
Areyouseeking treatmentforamusclestrainor lookingforways toavoid them during your upcoming fall season? Contact Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness today to find out how you can have a successful fall sports season, free from the pains of muscle strains!
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