Sports Injury Boles, MO. A sports injury can happen when you are playing a competitive sport, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other kinds of physical activity. Professional athletes aren’t the only people who can experience a sports injury. In fact, most sports injuries occur in non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Boles, MO sports therapists can help you recover. Axes Physical Therapy has a network of physical and occupational therapists treating sports injuries at any of our fourteen locally owned and operated facilities. If you are injured while playing a sport, our team can treat your sports injury and safely return you to the activities you enjoy. Discover the Boles, 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 Boles, MO area or contact us now to schedule an assessment of your sports injury with a professional physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries vary widely in terms of severity, necessary treatment and effect on the body and ability to remain active. Our Boles, MO physical and occupational therapists specialize in treating all forms of sports injuries. With decades of experience, extensive 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 Boles, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your recovery and ensure that you are able to return to the sports and activities you love soon.

As accomplished sports therapists serving all of Boles, MO, there are hardly any sports injuries we have not seen or successfully treated. Listed below are some of the most common sports injury conditions we work with.

• Sprains – A sprain happens when a ligament is torn or overstretched.
• Strains – When a muscle or tendon is torn or overstretched, you experience a strain, which can often be mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon suffers from overuse, it can become inflamed and painful, prohibiting activity. Long term or chronic swelling of a tendon can cause degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, resulting in tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Swelling is a common reaction to many sports injuries and can lead to soreness 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 vulnerable joint that can experience a lot of different sports injuries leading to 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 tremendously strong and flexible tendon connecting 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 typically affects runners and basketball players. The muscles and tendons around the shin become swollen, causing soreness.

If you experience a sports injury, our sports injury treatment team can help. As an expert in movement and movement disorders, your Boles, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Employing evidence-based practices, we will develop a tailored treatment plan that will let you safely recuperate from your sports injury and return your strength and movement so that you can get back to the sports you love while preventing future injury.

If you experience a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to restore you to optimal physical health and get you back to to your maximum performance level. Work with a qualified Boles, MO physical therapist to heal from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anybody can experience a sports injury while being active. For that reason it is key to take care of our bodies both on and off the field and to take the requisite precautions while playing sports or working out. Remember to warm up before physical activity and never overwork your body, particularly if you’ve been inactive. And if you do experience a sports injury, get in touch with the Boles, 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 have a heightened risk of a sports injury if you:

• Participate after not being active for a while or poor level of fitness
• Neglect to stretch or warm up before playing
• Play a contact sport with a predictably higher prospect 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 more susceptible to sports injury, whether they are strapping on cleats for the first time or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, keep in mind the basic strategies for sports injury prevention to help keep yourself and your Boles, MO family safe from severe sports injuries. If you or someone you love suffers a sports injury while being active, trust in the experienced Boles, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy now for a complimentary injury screening or evaluation of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anyone who is active, a sports injury can disrupt your whole schedule and your day-to-day life. Due to physical activity being such a important aspect of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists espouse the belief that all of us are safer with the right sports injury prevention knowledge. Find out more about sports injury prevention by speaking to one of our Boles, MO physical therapists and lessen the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles have a higher risk of tearing, while warm muscles have more flexibility. As you warm up your muscles, the flexibility allows them to absorb movement more effectively and be more resilient against harsh, sudden movements that can otherwise leads to injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries often happen when you attempt to participate in a sport without any experience or training. Any athlete requires a large amount of practice to perfect the technical skills of any sport, but be sure to learn the basics of appropriate movement technique before playing a sport or activity. For example, understanding how to bend your knees when 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 crucial that you use the right equipment while you are active. The equipment should not only be appropriate for the sport, but also be working properly and safe to use. This includes the following:

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

  In addition to having the proper equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Boles, MO setting where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can happen when the playing surface is wet, slippery, or muddy. Even if you are alert, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, hazardous conditions where you play can result in a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking enough water is a fundamental health practice that everyone should do. If you are engaging in physical activity, drink a lot of of water before, during, and after your workout. It is important to consistently hydrate while you are being active and afterward to replenish the fluids that you lost through sweat.

  In addition to drinking sufficient water, practicing good nutrition also lowers your chances of getting 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, every now and then an injury is inevitable. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are going to happen. If you have an acute sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Boles, MO sports therapists immediately. We will take you through an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and put together a custom treatment plan to get you back to health as soon as possible.

Therapy for Your Sports Injury: Axes Physical Therapy

As someone who is active, 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 optimal performance, mobility and strength you previously had, you must receive the right sports injury treatment. When you experience a sports injury, the experienced Boles, 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 Boles, MO jog route as soon as possible.

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