Sports Injury Champ, MO. A sports injury can happen when you are playing a competitive sport, 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 fact, the majority of sports injuries occur in recreational athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Champ, MO sports therapists can help you recover. Axes Physical Therapy has has fourteen locally owned and operated facilities, each with its own group of physical and occupational therapists. After you are injured while being physically active, our team can treat your sports injury and safely return you to the activities you love. Find out more about the Champ, 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 Champ, MO area or contact us now to schedule an evaluation of your sports injury with a professional physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries differ widely in terms of seriousness, needed treatment and impact on the body and ability to stay active. Our Champ, MO physical and occupational therapists are specialists in treating all types of sports injuries. With decades of experience, exhaustive 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 Champ, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will guide you in your rehabilitation and make sure that you will be back to the sports and activities you enjoy quickly.

As experienced sports therapists serving all of Champ, MO, we have seen and successfully treated almost every kind 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 tendon or muscle is torn or overstretched, you suffer a strain, which can often be mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon is overused, it can cause inflammation and become painful, restricting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can bring about degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, leading to tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Inflammation is a common reaction to a lot of sports injuries and can result in 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 significant but potentially vulnerable joint that can suffer from a lot of different sports injuries causing torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and fracture.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that prevents shoulder dislocations while still allowing full range of motion. 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 very 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 is most common in runners and basketball players. The muscles and tendons around the shin become inflamed, causing soreness.

If you suffer a sports injury, our sports injury treatment team can help. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Champ, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and expertise toward your recovery. Applying evidence-based practices, we will create a tailored treatment plan that will permit you to safely rehabilitate from your sports injury and return your strength and mobility so that you can get back to the activities you love while safeguarding against future injury.

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

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anyone. That is why it is of utmost importance to protect 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 haven’t been active. And if you do experience a sports injury, call the Champ, 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:

• 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 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 at a higher risk of sports injury, whether they are just starting out in t-ball or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, keep in mind the basic guidelines for sports injury prevention to help keep yourself and your Champ, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or a family member suffers a sports injury while participating in a sport, turn to the skilled Champ, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy now for a complimentary injury screening or analysis of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or someone who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can disrupt your whole routine and your day-to-day life. Due to physical activity being such a important part 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. Learn more about sports injury prevention by speaking to one of our Champ, MO physical therapists and minimize the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles are at an increased risk of tearing, while warm muscles have more flexibility. As you warm up your muscles, the flexibility helps them absorb force more effectively and defend themselves better against jarring, sudden movements that can otherwise result in injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries commonly happen when you try to participate in a sport without any experience or training. You need a lot of practice to perfect the technical skills of any sport, but be sure to learn the fundamentals of proper movement technique before taking part in a sport or activity. For example, knowing 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 vital that you use the correct equipment when being active. The equipment should not only be correct 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 suitable for the activity
• Play in a safe environment

  In addition to having the correct equipment to play the sport, it is important that the Champ, MO site 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 cautious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, unsafe conditions where you play 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 plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. It is important to consistently hydrate during physical activity and afterward to replace the fluids that you lost through sweat.

  In addition to drinking sufficient water, practicing good nutrition also lowers your risk of a sports injury.

As an athlete, one of your priorities should be eating a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods and eating the appropriate number of calories. Even when you take all the proper precautions and always exercise good judgment when participating in a sport or being active, from time to time an injury is inevitable. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you have a serious sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Champ, MO sports therapists today. We will perform an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and create a custom treatment plan to restore 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 frustrating to say the least. In order to be able to get back to peak performance, mobility and strength you are accustomed to, you must receive the right sports injury treatment. When you suffer a sports injury, the qualified Champ, 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 Champ, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Champ, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recovery from your sports injury. When handling a sports injury, it is crucial to get proper treatment from a experienced professional straight away. After you have been hurt while playing sports, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Champ, MO sports therapy team is ready to help return you 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 Champ, MO location nearest you.