Why you should see a physical therapist for sports injuries

Sports Injuries

You may be the toughest person in the field, but you’re still at risk of an injury if you participate in sports. Whether at a professional level, amateur level or recreational level, sports injuries can affect the best of us no matter how much we prepare. Injured players want to recover quickly and completely so they can get back to doing what they love. To do this, you need sports injury therapy from a physical therapist.

Why choose a physical therapist for sports injury therapy?

Physical therapists are health care professionals who are experts in treating the human musculoskeletal system. That is, treating your muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones and joints. They’re also experts at using multiple therapy techniques. Some techniques commonly used in sports injury therapy plans include: 

These treatments can help your body heal faster. They can also strengthen your muscles, which allows them to provide increased support. In turn, this can help reduce pain and reduce nerve pressure. If you’re an athlete, you can see why a physical therapist is vital to any sports injury treatment. 

Who can benefit from sports injury therapy from a physical therapist?

Anyone who has been injured or is suffering from pain or loss of strength and mobility can benefit from physical therapy treatment. This is especially true of athletes.

Physical therapists are skilled in treating a variety of conditions with sports injury therapy. Some of the most common injuries they see in athletes include:

  • Sprained ankle — If you twist or roll your ankle too far, the ligaments can stretch or tear, resulting in a sprained ankle. This injury is common because it can occur in just about any kind of athletic setting.
  • Pulled muscle — Overexertion, particularly in the groin and hamstring, can cause muscles to stretch or form microtears. These are painful and require time and treatment to heal.
  • Knee injury — Your knee is a complicated joint composed of many small bones and ligaments. Severe impact, twisting or bending in the wrong direction can cause an injury to your knee.
  • Elbow pain — Overuse from repetitive motions like swinging a tennis racket or golf club can cause tendinitis in the elbow. This is a form of pain related to inflammation in the tissues connecting your muscles to your elbow. Tendinitis can affect other joints as well if they’re used too frequently.

Excel Sports & Physical Therapy offers sports injury therapy

Need effective sports injury therapy to get back on the field fast? Our Excel Sports & Physical Therapy team is ready and willing to help you get the care you need to meet this goal. We offer free screenings that can reveal the type of sports injury you’re dealing with. Additionally, our physical therapists excel at creating personalized therapy plans designed to treat a wide range of sports-related injuries. 

Can’t leave home to get the help you need? No worries! We offer several services that you can use without leaving home, including at-home therapy and virtual care sessions. 

Contact our team today for more information about how we can help your sports injury or to schedule an initial appointment.