One of the most commonly treated conditions by a physical therapist is a sports-related injury. Athletes ranging from toddlers to adults experience sports-related injuries and must be properly treated in order to return to a healthy, active lifestyle. Seven of the most common sports injuries that athletes experience are:
Experts suggest that while some injuries are not preventable, others can be avoided by performing simple warm-up exercises prior to engaging in the main exercise activity. Unfortunately, the unavoidable does sometimes happen and injuries do occur. Following an injury, one should follow the PRICE method:
It is recommended that all injuries be reviewed by a physician. Physical therapy may be suggested as a course of treatment in order to return to stable physical health. Physical therapists often induce rehabilitation courses in order to heal and strengthen patients. Some commonly used exercises for rehabilitation include:
At Park Physical Therapy in Massapequa, we are staffed with licensed professionals who are equipped to treat the most complex sports injuries. Our team of caring, helpful, experienced doctors ensure that they will strengthen the injured area in order to allow patients to continue doing what they love. For more information and to set up an appointment at our Massapequa office, visit www.park-pt.com or call us at 516-798-3789.