Sports Injury Brentwood, MO. A sports injury can occur when you are playing a sport competitively, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other sorts 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 Brentwood, 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. If you are injured while being physically active, our team can treat your sports injury and safely return you to the activities you love. Learn more about the Brentwood, MO sports injury treatment location most convenient for you, learn more about Axes and what makes us the leader in sports injury care in the Brentwood, 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 greatly in terms of seriousness, necessary treatment and impact on the body and ability to remain active. Our Brentwood, MO physical and occupational therapists are specialists in treating all varieties of sports injuries. With decades of experience, extensive clinical training and education and specialization in various areas of sports injury treatment, you are in deft hands when you trust your sports injury treatment to the Brentwood, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your recuperation and make certain that you are able to return to the sports and activities you love quickly.

As experienced sports therapists serving all of Brentwood, MO, there are not many sports injuries we have not seen or successfully treated. Below are some of the some of the sports injuries we see the most of.

• 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 cause inflammation and become sore, restricting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can bring about degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, resulting in tendonitis.
• Swollen joints or tissue – Swelling is a common reaction to many 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 dislocation sports injury happens when a bone is forced out of its socket.
• Knee injuries – The knee is a significant but potentially vulnerable joint that can suffer from a number 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. Impingement and/ or tears are the most common rotator cuff sports injuries.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is an especially strong and flexible tendon connecting 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 pain.

Our sports injury treatment team can help you recover from your sports injury. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Brentwood, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and expertise toward your recovery. Employing evidence-based practices, we will implement a tailored treatment plan that will let you safely rehabilitate from your sports injury and return your strength and movement so that you can get back to the activities you love while safeguarding against future injury.

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

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anyone. For that reason it is so important to look after our bodies both on and off the field and to take the needed precautions while participating in sports or training. Remember to warm up before physical activity and never overexert yourself, particularly if you’ve been inactive. And if you do experience a sports injury, get in touch with the Brentwood, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will guide you in you in your recovery and get you back to the activities you love as soon as possible.

You are at 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 chance 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 loved ones that are at a higher risk of sports injury, whether they are just starting out in t-ball or getting active again by tearing up the recreation center’s pickleball court, review the basic instructions for sports injury prevention to help keep yourself and your Brentwood, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or someone you you know suffers a sports injury while participating in a sport, trust in the talented Brentwood, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy today for a complimentary injury screening or evaluation of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or someone who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can disrupt your entire routine and your daily life. As physical activity is such a vital aspect of your health and well-being, sports injury physical therapists promote the viewpoint that each one of us is safer with the appropriate sports injury prevention knowledge. Discover more about sports injury prevention by contacting one of our Brentwood, MO physical therapists and minimize the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

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

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries frequently happen when you try to participate in a sport without any experience or training. Any athlete requires a lot of practice to perfect the technical skills of any sport, but be sure to learn the basics of proper movement technique before playing 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 crucial that you use the appropriate equipment when being active. The equipment should not only be right for the sport, but also be functioning 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 safe conditions

  In addition to having the correct gear to play the sport, it is crucial that the Brentwood, MO location where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can happen when the surface your are playing on is wet, slippery, or muddy. Even if you are very careful, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, dangerous conditions around you can result in a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking sufficient water is a basic 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 vital to regularly hydrate while you are being active and afterward to replenish the water that you lost through perspiring.

  In addition to drinking sufficient water, practicing good nutrition also reduces your chances of suffering 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, at times an injury is unavoidable. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you experience an acute sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Brentwood, MO sports therapists today. We will perform an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and formulate a personalized treatment plan to restore you 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 activity-limiting injury is frustrating to say the least. In order to be able to get back to peak performance, mobility and strength you had before, you must receive the right sports injury treatment. When you experience a sports injury, the qualified Brentwood, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work closely with you to formulate an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Brentwood, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Brentwood, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recuperation from your sports injury. When managing a sports injury, it is vital to get proper treatment from a skilled professional right away. When you have been injured while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Brentwood, MO sports therapy team is ready to help get you back to full strength and get you back to playing the sports you love. Find out more about our sports injury treatment services by selecting the Brentwood, MO location nearest you.