Sports Injury Chesterfield, MO. A sports injury can occur when you are playing a competitive sport, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other types of physical activity. Professional athletes aren’t the only people who can experience a sports injury. In truth, most sports injuries occur in non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Chesterfield, 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. If 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 Chesterfield, MO sports injury treatment location most convenient for you, learn more about Axes and what makes us the leader in sports injury treatment in the Chesterfield, MO area or contact us now to schedule an assessment of your sports injury with a certified physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries differ immensely in terms of severity, necessary treatment and impact on the body and ability to stay active. Our Chesterfield, MO physical and occupational therapists are experts in treating all kinds 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 Chesterfield, 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 enjoy in no time.

As experienced sports therapists serving all of Chesterfield, 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 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 suffers from overuse, it can become swollen and sore, limiting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can bring about degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, resulting in tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Inflammation is a common consequence of a lot of sports injuries and can cause 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 significant but potentially vulnerable joint that can suffer from a lot of different sports injuries bringing about torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and fracture.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that disallows your arm from popping out of the shoulder socket while still allowing your shoulder to move in all directions. Impingement and/ or tears are the most common rotator cuff sports injuries.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is a very 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 swollen, causing pain.

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

If you experience a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to get you back to excellent physical health and return you to your maximum performance level. Work with a qualified Chesterfield, MO physical therapist to recuperate from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

A sports injury happen to anyone who is being active or playing. That is why it is of utmost importance to protect our bodies both on and off the field and to take the needed precautions while playing sports or training. Warming up is always an important first step, and never overexert yourself, particularly if you’ve been inactive. And if you do suffer a sports injury, get in touch with the Chesterfield, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will lead you through 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 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

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 in increased danger of a sports injury, whether they are just now learning how to dribble or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, review the basic instructions for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Chesterfield, MO family safe from severe sports injuries. If you or a loved one suffers a sports injury while participating in a sport, turn to the skilled Chesterfield, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy right away for a complimentary injury screening or analysis of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or someone who is active, a sports injury can upset your entire schedule and your daily life. Because physical activity is such a vital element of your health and well-being, sports injury physical therapists espouse the belief that each one of us is safer with the proper sports injury prevention knowledge. Discover more about sports injury prevention by speaking to one of our Chesterfield, MO physical therapists and reduce the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles are at a heightened risk of tearing, while warm muscles are more flexible. As your muscles warm up, the flexibility allows them to absorb impacts more easily 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 participate in a sport without any experience or training. You need a lot 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, 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 essential that you use suitable equipment while you are active. The equipment should not only be correct for the sport, but also be in good condition and safe to use. Some examples of equipment are:

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

  Other than using the correct equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Chesterfield, MO site 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 cautious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, unsafe conditions around you can result in 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 crucial to constantly hydrate while you are being active and afterward to replenish the fluids you have lost through perspiration.

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

As an athlete, one of your first concerns 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 physical activity, from time to time an injury is impossible to avoid. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you suffer an acute sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Chesterfield, 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 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 frustrating to say the least. In order to be able to get back to optimal performance, mobility and strength you had before, you must receive the right sports injury treatment. When you experience a sports injury, the knowledgeable Chesterfield, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work closely with you to design an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Chesterfield, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Chesterfield, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recovery from your sports injury. When dealing with a sports injury, it is vital to get proper care from a qualified professional straight away. When you have been hurt while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, MO location nearest you.