GET BACK IN THE GAME AFTER A BASKETBALL INJURY
Are you (or is your child) a basketball star? While basketball is a great sport that can allow for amazing physical activity, it (like any sport) can result in some undesirable injuries. For example, did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports-related injuries annually? Additionally, 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 also receive treatment for sports-related injuries annually. This doesn’t even include the number of adult athletes that get injured from a sport. Whatever age you are, or level of physical ability you may have, physical therapy can help you in enhancing the healing process of a basketball injury. With our sports injury rehabilitation programs, you will be able to get back to the court in no time. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get off the sideline and get back in the game, contact FYZICAL El Paso today to consult with one of our physical therapists. What are some common basketball injuries? Some of the most common injuries sustained by basketball players include: • Sprains. A sprain occurs when the connective tissue that joins the end of the bone with another is stretched or torn. Those connective tissues are known as ligaments. Sprains are caused by trauma, such as a fall or blow to the body that knocks a joint out of position. The ankles and knees are the most vulnerable to sprains when playing basketball; however, sprains can also occur in the wrists, back, neck, and shoulders. • Strains. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is pulled, torn, or twisted. Strains are non-contact injuries, such as those that occur from overstretching or moving part of the body too quickly in a different direction. A common example of a strain is a muscle spasm. The ankles and knees are also most susceptible to strains in basketball; however, back and neck strains are also common. • Knee injuries. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the knee is the most commonly injured joint, especially in sports such as basketball where the knees take the brunt of the work. Orthopedic surgeons see more than 5.5 million people annually for knee injuries, which can include runner’s knee (pain or tenderness close to the kneecap at the front side of the knee), iliotibial band syndrome (pain on the outer side of the knee), and tendonitis. Severe knee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments. • Shin splints. Shin splints occur when there is pain along the large bone in the front of the lower leg, known as the tibia or shin bone. Shin splints are typically due to overuse, and can be caused by poor alignment of the body, or weakness in the leg muscles while playing basketball. How will physical therapy help me find relief? The overall goal of physical therapy is healing and prevention. In addition to treating your basketball injury, our physical therapists will help strengthen the affected area, in order to prevent additional injury
from occurring. Our physical therapists will also provide you with helpful warm-up and cool-down techniques, in order to lower your risk of sustaining another basketball injury in the future. At FYZICAL El Paso, our physical therapists will create a treatment plan for you, based on your individual needs. Physical therapy is a natural and holistic approach to healing, including services such as: • Manual therapy. This may include massage or joint mobilizations. • Modalities. This may include specialized treatments that your physical therapist has been certified to perform, such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation. • Therapeutic exercises. This may include any targeted movement to help you find relief, including, but not limited to: area-specific exercises, balance and coordination exercises, muscle performance exercises, range of motion exercises, posture exercises, and relaxation exercises. Physical therapy has been proven to be successful in treating both acute and chronic injuries. Your physical therapist will teach you about what your body is experiencing and the recovery process it will go through. You and your physical therapist will work together to help you reach your physical goals, allowing you to be engaged and active in your rehabilitation, so you can get back on the court as quickly as possible. Physical therapy offers so much more than current symptom relief - it offers future basketball injury prevention and natural performance enhancement. If you are an athlete who has sustained an injury, don’t waste any more time on the sidelines. Take your recovery to the next level with our physical therapy team. Confirm your appointment with one of our experienced physical therapists today and get started on the right track toward getting back in the game!
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