Sports Injury Arnold, MO. A sports injury can take place when you are playing a competitive sport, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other types of physical activity. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience a sports injury. Actually, the majority of sports injuries happen to non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Arnold, MO sports therapists can help you recuperate. Axes Physical Therapy has has fourteen locally owned and operated facilities, each with its own group of physical and occupational therapists. When you are injured while participating in physical activities, our team can treat your sports injury and safely return you to the sports you love. Learn more about the Arnold, MO sports injury treatment location closest you, learn more about Axes and why we are the leader in sports injury care in the Arnold, MO area or contact us now to schedule an analysis of your sports injury with a certified physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries vary widely in terms of seriousness, necessary treatment and effect on the body and ability to remain active. Our Arnold, MO physical and occupational therapists specialize in treating all sorts of sports injuries. With decades of experience, extensive clinical training and education and specialization in various areas of sports injury treatment, you are in capable hands when you trust your sports injury treatment to the Arnold, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your rehabilitation and make certain that you will be back to the sports and activities you enjoy in no time.

As skillful sports therapists serving all of Arnold, MO, we have seen and successfully treated almost every type of sports injury. Listed below are some of the most common sports injury conditions we work with.

• Sprains – A sprain occurs when a ligament is torn or overstretched.
• Strains – When a muscle or tendon is torn or overstretched, you experience a strain, which are sometimes mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon suffers from overuse, it can become inflamed and sore, restricting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can result in degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, causing tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Swelling is a common outcome of a lot of sports injuries and can cause pain and weakness.
• Broken bones – Overuse and force from accidents can cause fractures, such as 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 suffer from a lot of different sports injuries resulting in torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• 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. For the rotator cuff, the highest sports injury risks come from impingement and/or rotator cuff tear.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is a significantly strong and flexible tendon which connects your calf to your heel. Tendonitis and ruptures are typical 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 pain.

If you suffer a sports injury, our sports injury treatment team can help. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Arnold, MO sports therapist will apply their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Using evidence-based practices, we will create a tailored treatment plan that will allow you to safely recover from your sports injury and bring back your strength and movement so that you can get back to the sports you love while safeguarding against future injury.

If you have a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to return you to optimal physical health and restore you to your optimum performance level. Work with a qualified Arnold, MO physical therapist to heal from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anybody can experience a sports injury while being active. That is why it is so important to protect our bodies both on and off the field and to take the needed precautions while participating in sports or working out. Warming up is always an important first step, and never overwork your body, especially if you’ve been inactive. And if you do suffer a sports injury, call the Arnold, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will guide you in you in your recovery and return you to the activities you love as soon as possible.

You are at an increased risk of a sports injury if you:

• Play 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 a predictably higher prospect of injury

Young children and older adults are also at a higher risk of experiencing a sports injury. As someone who enjoys being active and who has family members that are in increased danger of a sports injury, whether they are strapping on cleats for the first time or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, review the basic instructions for sports injury prevention to help keep yourself and your Arnold, MO family safe from severe sports injuries. If you or someone you care about suffers a sports injury while playing a sport, trust in the skilled Arnold, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy immediately for a complimentary injury screening or analysis of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anybody who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can interrupt your entire routine and your daily life. As physical activity is such a important part of your health and well-being, sports injury physical therapists espouse the view that each one of us is safer with the appropriate sports injury prevention knowledge. Learn more about sports injury prevention by reaching out to one of our Arnold, MO physical therapists and lower the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles are at a higher chance of tearing, while warmed up muscles are more flexible. As your muscles warm up, the flexibility allows them to absorb impacts more effectively and defend themselves better against jarring, sudden motions that can otherwise cause injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries commonly happen when you try to participate in a sport without any experience or training. Any athlete requires a large amount of practice to perfect the technical aspects of any sport, but be sure to learn the basics of proper movement technique before participating in a sport or activity. For example, knowing to bend your knees as 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 appropriate equipment when being active. The equipment should not only be appropriate for the sport, but also be working properly and safe to use. Some examples of equipment are:

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

  In addition to having the correct equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Arnold, MO location where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can occur when the surface of the court is wet and slippery or the turf is muddy. Even if you are cautious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, unsafe conditions around you can result in a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking adequate water is a fundamental health practice that everyone should do. When participating in in physical activity, drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. It is crucial to constantly hydrate during physical activity and afterward to replace the fluids you have lost through perspiring.

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

As an athlete, one of your first concerns should be eating a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods and eating the correct number of calories. Even when you take all the proper precautions and always exercise good judgment when participating in a sport or physical activity, every now and then an injury is inevitable. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are going to happen. If you experience a serious sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Arnold, MO sports therapists right away. We will take you through an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and develop a tailored treatment plan to return you to health as soon as possible.

Therapy for Your Sports Injury: Axes Physical Therapy

As an athlete, we know that living with an injury that prohibits you from physical activity is more than frustrating. In order to be able to get back to the level of performance, mobility and strength you are used to, you must receive the right sports injury care. When you suffer a sports injury, the experienced Arnold, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work with you step-by-step to implement an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Arnold, MO jog route as soon as possible.

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