Sports Injury Crescent, 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, most sports injuries occur in non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Crescent, 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. If you are injured while being physically active, our team can treat your sports injury and safely get you back to the sports you love. Find out more about the Crescent, 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 Crescent, MO area or contact us now to schedule an analysis of your sports injury with a certified physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries differ widely in terms of seriousness, necessary treatment and impact on the body and ability to keep active. Our Crescent, MO physical and occupational therapists are specialists in treating all forms 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 Crescent, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your recovery and make sure that you will be back to the sports and activities you enjoy quickly.

As experienced sports therapists serving all of Crescent, MO, we have seen and successfully treated almost every type of sports injury. The following are some of the some of the sports injuries we see the most of.

• 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 is overused, it can become swollen and painful, limiting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can bring about degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, causing 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 force from accidents can cause fractures, for example 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 major but potentially vulnerable joint that can be affected by many different sports injuries causing torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a network of muscles and tendons that impedes 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 which connects 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 motion and movement disorders, your Crescent, MO sports therapist will apply their experience and expertise toward your recovery. Applying 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 have a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to restore you to favorable physical health and get you back to to your peak performance level. Work with a qualified Crescent, MO physical therapist to rehabilitate from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

A sports injury happen to anyone who is being active or playing. For that reason it is vital to protect our bodies both on and off the field and to take the necessary precautions while participating in sports or working out. Warming up is always an important first step, and never overexert yourself, particularly if you haven’t been active. And if you do experience a sports injury, call the Crescent, 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 physical activities you love as soon as possible.

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

• Play after not being active for a while 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 more susceptible to sports injury, whether they are just now learning how to dribble or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, consider the basic strategies for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Crescent, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or a loved one suffers a sports injury while playing a sport, turn to the skilled Crescent, 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 anybody who is active, a sports injury can interrupt your entire schedule and your day-to-day life. Due to physical activity being such a critical element of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists advocate for the view that all of us are safer with the right sports injury prevention knowledge. Learn more about sports injury prevention by reaching out to one of our Crescent, MO physical therapists and lower the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles are at a higher chance of tearing, while warmed up muscles are more flexible. As you warm up your muscles, the flexibility allows them to absorb impacts more easily and be more resilient against harsh, sudden movements that can otherwise cause injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries frequently happen when you attempt to do an activity 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 basics of appropriate movement technique before taking part in 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 vital that you use the appropriate equipment while you are active. The equipment should not only be correct for the sport, but also be functioning 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 right for the activity
• Play in a safe environment

  In addition to using the proper gear to play the sport, it is important that the Crescent, MO setting where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can occur when the surface your are playing on is wet, slippery, or muddy. Even if you are conscientious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, unsafe conditions around you can lead to a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking adequate water is a fundamental health practice that everyone should do. If you are participating in in physical activity, drink plenty 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 sweating.

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

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and balancing 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, sometimes an injury is not preventable. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you have an acute sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Crescent, MO sports therapists immediately. We will perform 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 activity-limiting injury is frustrating to say the least. 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 suffer a sports injury, the knowledgeable Crescent, 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 Crescent, MO jog route as soon as possible.

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