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HOW TO AVOID SURGERY AFTER A SPORTS INJURY
Whether you have an injury or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Applied Physical Medicine can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (520) 296-8513 today! KNEE INJURIES: According to theU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices, theknee is themostcommonly injured joint.Orthopedicsurgeonsseemore than 5.5millionpeopleannually forknee injuries,whichcan include runner’sknee (pain or tenderness close to the knee cap at the front side of the knee), tendonitis and iliotibialbandsyndrome (painon theoutersideof theknee).Severeknee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments. The team at Applied Physical Medicinecan treat many orthopedicand repetitive motion injuries without the need for invasive surgeries or medications. In fact, most doctors have their patients try physical therapy first before recommending any other procedures. The licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at Applied Physical Medicine can customize a program that addresses the weakness of your particular musculoskeletal system, allowing you to recover quickly and remain active. Even if you have an old injury, it is important to have it evaluated by our physical therapists to prevent long-term damage like arthritis. If you have sportsororthopedic injuries like tendonitis,arthritis,astress fractureor lowback pain, our therapists can design a treatment plan to promote improved function, wellness and minimize the risk of re-injury.
Discussing Sports Injuries with Matthew Derrick, PTA.
Dear Valued Client,
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For many people, playing sports is a fun way to burn extra calories, socialize, and get fit. Unfortunately, this also means the occasional sports injury or a flare up of an old injury or condition. You don’t have to be a professional or even an amateur athlete to suffer a sports injury. In fact, many times, thosemostsusceptible tosports injuriesarepeoplewhohave
MATT DERRICK PTA
juststartedexercisingorparticipateona recreational level.Sports injuries in thisarticle will be defined as injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, bones and tissues such as cartilage. The most common sports injuries 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. Ankles, knees and wrists are most vulnerable to sprains. However, back, neck and shoulder sprains are very common too. 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. A common example of a strain is a muscle spasm. A back or neck strain is a very common injury treated in physical therapy.
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