Sports Injury Campbellton, MO. A sports injury can happen 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. In reality, most sports injuries happen to non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Campbellton, MO sports therapists can help you recuperate. 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 participating in physical activities, our team can treat your sports injury and safely get you back to the activities you love. Find out more about the Campbellton, 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 Campbellton, MO area or contact us now to schedule an analysis of your sports injury with a qualified physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries vary greatly in terms of severity, necessary treatment and impact on the body and ability to stay active. Our Campbellton, MO physical and occupational therapists specialize in treating all sorts 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 Campbellton, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will guide you in your rehabilitation and make sure that you are able to return to the sports and activities you enjoy in no time.

As skilled sports therapists serving all of Campbellton, MO, there are hardly any sports injuries we have not seen or successfully treated. 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 have a strain, which are sometimes mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon is overused, it can cause inflammation and become painful, prohibiting activity. Long term or chronic swelling of a tendon can cause degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, resulting in tendonitis.
• Swollen joints or tissue – Inflammation is a common reaction to a lot of sports injuries and can cause soreness and weakness.
• Broken bones – Overuse and trauma from accidents can cause fractures, such as stress fractures or a broken bone.
• Dislocations – A dislocation sports injury occurs when a bone is forced out of its socket.
• Knee injuries – The knee is a significant but potentially vulnerable joint that can be affected by 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 have full range of motion 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 a significantly 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 inflamed, causing pain.

Our sports injury treatment team can help you recover from your sports injury. As an expert in movement and movement disorders, your Campbellton, MO sports therapist will apply their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Applying evidence-based practices, we will develop a tailored treatment plan that will allow you to safely recuperate from your sports injury and return your strength and movement so that you can get back to the activities you love while preventing future injury.

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

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anybody can experience a sports injury while participating in physical activities. That is why it is key to look after 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 do not overexert yourself, particularly if you haven’t been active. And if you do experience a sports injury, get in touch with the Campbellton, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will guide you in you in your recovery and return you to the sports you love as soon as possible.

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

• Participate after an extended period of inactivity or poor level of fitness
• Do not stretch or warm up before playing
• Play a contact sport with an inherently higher risk 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 at a higher risk of sports injury, whether they are just now learning how to dribble or getting active again by tearing up the recreation center’s pickleball court, consider the basic recommendations for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Campbellton, MO family safe from severe sports injuries. If you or someone you care about suffers a sports injury while being active, turn to the experienced Campbellton, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy right away for a free injury screening or evaluation 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 day-to-day life. Due to physical activity being such a critical aspect of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists promote the view that we all are safer with the appropriate sports injury prevention knowledge. Discover more about sports injury prevention by calling one of our Campbellton, MO physical therapists and minimize the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Stiff muscles have an increased chance of tearing, while warmed up muscles have more flexibility. As your muscles warm up, the flexibility allows them to absorb movement more effectively and shield themselves better against jarring, sudden movements that can otherwise leads to injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries often happen when you try to do an activity without any experience or training. It takes a great deal of practice to perfect the technical aspects of any sport, but be sure to learn the foundations of appropriate movement technique before taking part in a sport or activity. For example, understanding how 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 essential that you use suitable equipment while being active. The equipment should not only be correct for the sport, but also be in good condition 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 safe conditions

  Other than using the proper equipment to play the sport, it is important that the Campbellton, MO setting 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 conscientious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, hazardous conditions around you can lead to a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking sufficient water is a basic health practice that everyone should do. When participating in 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 sweating.

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

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and monitoring your caloric intake is a priority for any athlete. Even with precautionary measures and practicing good judgement when participating in a sport or being active, every now and then an injury is impossible to avoid. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are going to happen. If you have a serious sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Campbellton, MO sports therapists today. We will take you through an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and create a tailor-made 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 peak performance, mobility and strength you are used to, you must receive the right sports injury care. When you experience a sports injury, the qualified Campbellton, 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 Campbellton, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Campbellton, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recovery from your sports injury. When handling a sports injury, it is vital to get proper treatment from a experienced professional straight away. When you have been injured while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Campbellton, 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 Campbellton, MO location nearest you.