Health & Fitness Newsletter: The Role PT Plays in Preventing Sports Injuries by Physical Therapy Specialities
Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
The Role Physical Therapy Plays in Preventing Surgery for SPORTS- RELATED INJURIES
If you are experiencing pain, contact Physical Therapy Specialties today for help!
Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
If you’re an athlete or enjoy playing sports, injuries are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Fortunately, our Physical Therapy Specialities physical therapists can help you recover after an injury and avoid the need for surgery in many cases. Continued inside. THE ROLE PHYSICAL THERAPY PLAYS IN PREVENTING SURGERY FOR SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES
Our team can help guide you through the preventive steps you can take to minimize your risk of sports injuries. If you sustain an injury, we’ll identify all the factors related to your injury and address them one by one. Through our specialized programs, we can help you recover and improve your physical capabilities. We’ll take a holistic approach that fortifies your overall health and improves the skills necessary to maximize your athletic performance. If you’re an athlete looking to recover after an injury, prevent
surgery, and get an edge on the field, court, or weight room, we can help. Our therapist-led programs are designed to help athletes withstand the physical demands of sports more effectively, minimizing the incidence of an injury and need for surgery. Tailored Plans After an Injury If you are trying to avoid surgery and wonder if physical therapy can prevent or delay it, the simple answer is yes! Most orthopedic-type surgeries are not urgent or emergencies.
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SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES THE ROLE PHYSICAL THERAPY PLAYS IN PREVENTING SURGERY FOR
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Although traumatic situations can be emergencies, most times, there is a significant period of time between diagnosis and surgery. Far too often, people mistake their symptoms for signs to rest or avoid the activities causing them pain. Even more frequent is the number of people who ignore aches and pains, thinking they will go away on their own, only to discover those early warning signs were the body’s signals to get help. Unfortunately, rest, avoidance, and trying to ignore or push through pain only lead to a bigger, often more complex, problem. At Physical Therapy Specialities, our physical therapists will weed through your symptoms and identify the root cause of your particular situation. We will give you the tools to prevent, delay, or prepare yourself for surgery. We’ll guide you through a gradual progression to make sure you are ready to return without any limitations or impairments standing in your way. This cautious approach ensures a safer and more effective recovery process. Rather than a “one-size-fits-all approach,” we believe every patient is unique and deserves a program tailored to their specific situation and goals. You are not merely treated but are guided towards a pathway of enhanced performance and overall well-being! What to Expect at Your Physical Therapy Sessions Rehabilitation should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible. One of our physical therapists with sports rehab experience will thoroughly evaluate the athlete to determine the injury’s severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations that may affect the athlete’s recovery, stability, or strength. Next, your therapist will create a targeted, individualized plan of care for you to promote accelerated recovery and future injury prevention. Our goal is to minimize the risk of needing surgery, so you get back to training and competing in the sport you love. For example, your physical therapist will start with pain management and restoring mobility to the injured area. Next, we will focus on progressing your strength and dynamic stability exercises to restore function and prevent injuries. We will also incorporate balance and coordination exercises to stimulate the nervous system and help ensure you can run,
jump, and cut to change direction, land in the correct position, and avoid future injuries. Physical therapy at Physical Therapy Specialities will provide the foundation for successful training while reducing future injuries and avoiding surgery! Considering Physical Therapy? Get Started Today! Navigating the road to recovery and returning to the sports activities you love can be tricky. Fortunately, our seasoned physical therapists are here to guide you every step of the way. With years of experience working with athletes, we’ve been instrumental in rehabilitating individuals post-injury, helping them avoid surgery and ensuring a smooth transition back to the sports they love. Whether you’re on the brink of surgery or hoping to prevent it, our therapists will create a program specifically tailored to your unique needs. Reach out to our clinic to learn more!
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Common Sports Injuries
Athletes often push their bodies to the limit to achieve their goals. This intense effort, or an unfortunate accident, can sometimes lead to injuries. Fortunately, with the right information and approach, many of these injuries can be avoided or effectively managed through physical therapy. Let’s discuss some of the most frequently encountered sports injuries. One of the main reasons for these injuries includes deceleration incidents, which put immense strain on muscles and ligaments, and sudden changes in direction, which can cause lower body sprains and strains. In addition, inadequate or improper training methods, including insufficient warm-up and improper technique, elevate the risk of injuries. Overuse injuries (i.e., repetitive stress) frequently occur without proper rest, leading to complications such as tendonitis. The top sports injuries are:
• Ankle Sprains: Ankle sprains are common in sports involving running and jumping when the ligaments surrounding the ankle are stretched or torn. • Knee Injuries: Athletes are prone to knee injuries, which can involve damage to ligaments, cartilage, or other structures within the knee joint. • Shoulder Injuries: These encompass a range of issues, including rotator cuff tears and dislocations, often seen in sports that involve overhead motions like swimming or baseball. • Fractures: These involve breaks in the bones from a single, forceful incident or stress fractures (caused by repetitive stress).
Our physical therapists can guide you through preventive strategies to reduce your risk of sports injuries and promote a safer athletic environment. By working closely with our skilled physical therapists, athletes can return to their favorite sports and sidestep any potential surgeries! Call Physical Therapy Specialities to schedule a consultation with one of our sports therapists!
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I n c r e a s e range of motion M o v e freely P r o t e c t joints R e d u c e pain O b t a i n cardio fitness V i t a l i z e muscle strength E n h a n c e flexibility and balance
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Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to help keep you loose and pain-free... Share this with a friend or family member to help keep them healthy, too!
This exercise helps strengthen the spine and abdominal organs.
CAT / COW Begin on all fours. Place your hands below your shoulders and your knees below your hips. Arch your back towards the sky and bring your face towards your chest. Return to starting position. Now arch your back toward the ground and raise your face toward the sky. Hold each pose for two minutes.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely
9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle
If you know someone suffering from aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Physical Therapy Specialties today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Physical Therapy Consultation.
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INSIDE: • Common Sports Injuries • Improve Your Health In Our Warm Water Therapy Pool! • Exercise Essentials • Patient Spotlight
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