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HowtoAvoid SurgeryAfter a Sports Injury
Exercise isan importantpartofahealthy 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, those most susceptible to sports injuries are people who have just started exercising or participate on a recreational level. Sports injuries in this article will be defined as injuries to themusculoskeletalsystem, including muscles,bonesandtissuessuchascartilage.The most common sports injuries include: SPRAINS: A sprain occurs when the connective tissue that joins theendof thebonewithanother 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,neckandshouldersprainsareverycommon too. STRAINS: A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon ispulled, tornor twisted. Strainsarenon- 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. KNEEINJURIES: AccordingtotheU.S.Department ofHealthandHumanServices,theknee isthemost commonly injured joint. Orthopedicsurgeonssee more than 5.5 million people annually for knee injuries, which can include runner’s knee (pain or tenderness close to the knee cap at the front side of the knee), tendonitis and iliotibial band syndrome (pain on the outer side of the knee). Severe knee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments. SHINSPLINTS: Shinsplintsoccurwhen there isa painalong the largebone in the frontof the lower leg, known as the tibia or shin bone. Shin splints mostcommonlyoccur inrunners,especiallythose
who are just starting a running program. This is usually due to poor alignment of the body, or weakness in the leg muscles. The team at Priority Physical Therapy can treat many orthopedic and 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 Priority Physical Therapy 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. Ifyouhavesportsororthopedic injuries like tendonitis, arthritis, a stress fracture or low back pain, our therapists can design a treatment plan topromote improved function,wellnessand minimize the risk of re-injury.
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