Sports Injury All Saints Village, MO. A sports injury can happen when you are playing a competitive sport, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other varieties of physical activity. Professional athletes aren’t the only people who can experience a sports injury. In truth, the majority of sports injuries happen to non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our All Saints Village, MO sports therapists can help you heal. Axes Physical Therapy has a network of physical and occupational therapists treating sports injuries at any of our fourteen locally owned and operated facilities. When you are injured while playing a sport, our team can treat your sports injury and safely get you back to the sports you enjoy. Find out more about the All Saints Village, MO sports injury treatment location most convenient for you, learn more about Axes and why we are the leader in sports injury care in the All Saints Village, MO area or contact us now to schedule an analysis of your sports injury with a professional physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries differ greatly in terms of severity, required treatment and impact on the body and ability to stay active. Our All Saints Village, MO physical and occupational therapists are specialists in treating all varieties of sports injuries. With decades of experience, exhaustive clinical training and education and specialization in various areas of sports injury treatment, you are in able hands when you trust your sports injury treatment to the All Saints Village, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your recuperation and ensure that you are able to return to the sports and activities you love in no time.

As skilled sports therapists serving all of All Saints Village, MO, we have seen and successfully treated almost every type of sports injury. The following are some of the some of the sports injuries we see the most of.

• Sprains – A sprain happens when a ligament is torn or overstretched.
• Strains – When a tendon or muscle is torn or overstretched, you have a strain, which can often be mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon is overused, it can become swollen and painful, limiting activity. Long term or chronic swelling of a tendon can bring about degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, resulting in tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Swelling is a common consequence of a lot of sports injuries and can cause pain and weakness.
• Broken bones – Fractures are caused by overuse or trauma caused by an outside force, and can include stress fractures or a broken bone.
• Dislocations – A sports injury can force a bone out of its socket, dislocating it.
• Knee injuries – The knee is a vital but potentially at-risk joint that can experience a lot of different sports injuries leading to torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and fracture.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The muscles responsible for allowing your shoulder to move in all directions while keeping it in place make up the rotator cuff. Impingement and/ or tears are the most common rotator cuff sports injuries.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is an extremely strong and flexible tendon which connects your calf to your heel. Tendonitis and ruptures are common Achilles tendon injuries in active individuals.
• Shin splints – Shin splints are a sports injury that is most common in runners and basketball players. The muscles and tendons around the shin become inflamed, causing soreness.

Our sports injury treatment team can help you recover from your sports injury. As an expert in movement and movement disorders, your All Saints Village, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Using evidence-based practices, we will implement a tailored treatment plan that will permit you to safely rehabilitate from your sports injury and return your strength and movement so that you can get back to the sports you love while protecting against future injury.

If you experience a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to return you to optimal physical health and restore you to your maximum performance level. Work with a qualified All Saints Village, MO physical therapist to rehabilitate from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anyone. That is why it is key to look after our bodies both on and off the field and to take the necessary precautions while participating in sports or working out. Remember to warm up before physical activity and do not overwork your body, particularly if you’ve been inactive. And if you do experience a sports injury, contact the All Saints Village, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will guide you in you in your rehabilitation and return you to the physical activities you love as soon as possible.

You have an increased risk of a sports injury if you:

• Participate after not being active for a while or poor level of fitness
• Do not stretch or warm up before playing
• Play a contact sport with an inherently higher risk of injury

Age also plays a factor in sports injuries, as younger children and the elderly are at higher risk. As someone who enjoys being active and who has family members that are in increased danger of a sports injury, whether they are just now learning how to dribble or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, keep in mind the basic strategies for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your All Saints Village, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or a family member suffers a sports injury while being active, trust in the talented All Saints Village, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy immediately for a free injury screening or evaluation of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anyone who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can interrupt your whole routine and your day-to-day life. Due to physical activity being such a critical element of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists champion the view that all of us are safer with the correct sports injury prevention knowledge. Learn more about sports injury prevention by contacting one of our All Saints Village, MO physical therapists and lessen the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles have a heightened chance of tearing, while warm muscles are more flexible. As you warm up your muscles, the flexibility helps them absorb force more easily and protect themselves better against jarring, sudden motions that can otherwise leads to injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries frequently happen when you attempt to participate in a sport without any experience or training. Any athlete requires a great deal of practice to perfect the technical aspects of any sport, but be sure to learn the foundations of proper movement technique before taking part in a sport or activity. For example, knowing to bend your knees while you land from a jump can protect you from certain sports injuries to the ankle, knee, hip, and spine.

• Use the necessary equipment

  It is vital that you use the correct equipment when you are active. The equipment should not only be correct for the sport, but also be functioning properly and safe to use. This includes the following:

  • Safety gear such as helmets, pads, or safety glasses
  • Clothing that fits you well and is designed for physical activity
  • Footwear that is right for the activity
• Play in a safe environment

  In addition to having the proper equipment to play the sport, it is important that the All Saints Village, MO location where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can happen when the surface of the court is wet and slippery or the turf is muddy. Even if you are alert, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, hazardous conditions where you play can lead to a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking enough water is a basic health practice that everyone should do. When engaging in physical activity, drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. It is vital to constantly hydrate while you are being active and afterward to replenish the water that you lost through perspiration.

  In addition to staying hydrated, practicing good nutrition also decreases your chances of experiencing a sports injury.

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and balancing your caloric intake is a priority for any athlete. Even when you take all the proper precautions and always exercise good judgment when playing a sport or physical activity, from time to time an injury is unavoidable. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you suffer a severe sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ All Saints Village, MO sports therapists today. We will take you through an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and develop a custom treatment plan to get you back to health as soon as possible.

Therapy for Your Sports Injury: Axes Physical Therapy

As an athlete, we know that living with an activity-limiting injury is incredibly frustrating. In order to be able to get back to optimal performance, mobility and strength you previously had, you must receive the right sports injury care. When you experience a sports injury, the skilled All Saints Village, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work closely with you to draw up an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning All Saints Village, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized All Saints Village, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recuperation from your sports injury. When managing a sports injury, it is crucial to get proper care from a qualified professional straight away. After you have been hurt while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our All Saints Village, MO sports therapy team is ready to help return you to full strength and get you back to playing the sports you love. Discover more about our sports injury treatment services by selecting the All Saints Village, MO location nearest you.