Sports Injury Imperial, MO. A sports injury can happen when you are playing a sport competitively, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other forms of physical activity. Professional athletes aren’t the only people who can experience a sports injury. Actually, most sports injuries happen to non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Imperial, 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. After you are injured while playing a sport, our team can treat your sports injury and safely return you to the activities you love. Find out more about the Imperial, 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 Imperial, MO area or contact us now to schedule an assessment 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, required treatment and effect on the body and ability to remain active. Our Imperial, MO physical and occupational therapists are specialists in treating all sorts of sports injuries. With decades of experience, extensive 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 Imperial, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your recovery and make sure that you are able to return to the sports and activities you enjoy quickly.

As accomplished sports therapists serving all of Imperial, MO, there are hardly any sports injuries we have not seen or successfully treated. The following 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 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, restricting activity. Long term or chronic swelling of a tendon can result in degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, leading to tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Swelling is a common consequence of many 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 dislocation sports injury occurs when a bone is pushed out of its socket.
• Knee injuries – The knee is a significant but potentially at-risk joint that can be affected by a variety of different sports injuries bringing about torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a network of muscles and tendons that impedes shoulder dislocations 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.

If you suffer a sports injury, our sports injury treatment team can help. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Imperial, MO sports therapist will use their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Using evidence-based practices, we will implement a tailored treatment plan that will permit you to safely recover 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 have a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to restore you to optimal physical health and return you to your optimum performance level. Work with a qualified Imperial, MO physical therapist to rehabilitate from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

A sports injury happen to anybody who is being active or playing. That is why it is key to look after our bodies both on and off the field and to take the requisite 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 suffer a sports injury, call the Imperial, 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:

• Play 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 an inherently higher risk 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 more susceptible to sports injury, whether they are strapping on cleats for the first time or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, consider the basic guidelines for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Imperial, MO family safe from severe sports injuries. If you or a loved one suffers a sports injury while being active, turn to the experienced Imperial, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy now for a free injury screening or evaluation of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or someone who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can interrupt your whole schedule and your daily life. Due to physical activity being such a important facet of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists advocate for the belief that we all are safer with the proper sports injury prevention knowledge. Discover more about sports injury prevention by speaking to one of our Imperial, MO physical therapists and lower the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles have a higher risk of tearing, while warmed up muscles have more flexibility. As your muscles warm up, the flexibility lets them absorb impacts more effectively and be more resilient against jarring, sudden motions that can otherwise leads to injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries frequently occur when you try to do an activity without any experience or training. It takes a large amount of practice to perfect the technical aspects of any sport, but be sure to learn the foundations of proper 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 crucial that you use suitable equipment when being active. The equipment should not only be correct 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 right for the activity
• Play in safe conditions

  In addition to having the proper equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Imperial, 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 lead to a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking adequate water is a fundamental 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 consistently hydrate during physical activity and afterward to replace the water that you lost through perspiring.

  In addition to drinking enough water, practicing good nutrition also lowers your chances of getting a sports injury.

As an athlete, one of your first concerns should be eating a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods and getting the correct 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 impossible to avoid. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are going to happen. If you have a severe sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Imperial, MO sports therapists immediately. We will perform an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and design 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 the level of performance, mobility and strength you previously had, you must receive the right sports injury treatment. When you suffer a sports injury, the qualified Imperial, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work closely with you to draw up an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Imperial, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Imperial, 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 skilled professional straight away. When you have been hurt while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Imperial, MO sports therapy team is ready to help return you to full strength and get you back to doing the activities you love. Learn more about our sports injury treatment services by selecting the Imperial, MO location nearest you.