Sports Injury Maplewood, MO. A sports injury can occur when you are playing a sport competitively, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other kinds of physical activity. Professional athletes aren’t the only people who can experience a sports injury. In truth, the majority of sports injuries occur in recreational athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Maplewood, 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 participating in physical activities, our team can treat your sports injury and safely get you back to the activities you enjoy. Learn more about the Maplewood, MO sports injury treatment location most convenient for you, learn more about Axes and what makes us the leader in sports injury care in the Maplewood, 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 differ immensely in terms of seriousness, required treatment and impact on the body and ability to stay active. Our Maplewood, MO physical and occupational therapists specialize 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 deft hands when you trust your sports injury treatment to the Maplewood, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your rehabilitation and make certain that you are able to return to the sports and activities you love soon.

As skillful sports therapists serving all of Maplewood, 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 are sometimes mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon is overused, it can cause inflammation and become sore, prohibiting 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 – 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 sports injury can force a bone out of its socket, dislocating it.
• Knee injuries – The knee is an important but potentially at-risk joint that can suffer from a number of different sports injuries bringing about torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and fracture.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The muscles responsible for allowing your shoulder to move in all directions while keeping it in place make up the rotator cuff. For the rotator cuff, the highest sports injury risks come from impingement and/or rotator cuff tear.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is an especially 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 inflamed, causing pain.

If you suffer a sports injury, our sports injury treatment team can help. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Maplewood, MO sports therapist will apply their experience and expertise toward your recovery. Employing evidence-based practices, we will implement 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 protecting against future injury.

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

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anyone. That is why 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’ve been inactive. And if you do suffer a sports injury, reach out to the Maplewood, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will guide you in 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 not being active for a while or poor level of fitness
• Do not stretch or warm up before playing
• Play a contact sport with an inherently higher chance 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 in increased danger of a sports injury, whether they are strapping on cleats for the first time or getting active again by tearing up the recreation center’s pickleball court, review the basic strategies for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Maplewood, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or someone you you know suffers a sports injury while being active, turn to the skilled Maplewood, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy immediately for a complimentary injury screening or assessment of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anyone who is active, a sports injury can disrupt your entire routine and your daily life. As physical activity is such a crucial facet of your health and well-being, sports injury physical therapists advocate for the viewpoint that all of us are safer with the appropriate sports injury prevention knowledge. Discover more about sports injury prevention by reaching out to one of our Maplewood, MO physical therapists and reduce the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Stiff 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 easily and shield themselves better against jarring, sudden motions that can otherwise result in injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries often occur when you attempt to do an activity without any experience or training. Any athlete requires a lot of practice to perfect the technical skills of any sport, but be sure to learn the basics of appropriate movement technique before participating 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 crucial that you use the correct equipment when you are active. The equipment should not only be correct for the sport, but also be working properly 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 a safe environment

  Other than having the proper equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Maplewood, MO location where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can occur 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, dangerous 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 practicing 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 replace the fluids you have lost through perspiration.

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

As an athlete, one of your priorities should be eating a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods and consuming the right number of calories. Even when you take all the proper precautions and always exercise good judgment when playing a sport or physical activity, from time to time an injury is unavoidable. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are going to happen. If you suffer a serious sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Maplewood, MO sports therapists right away. 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 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 had before, you must receive the right sports injury care. When you suffer a sports injury, the knowledgeable Maplewood, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work with you step-by-step to formulate an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Maplewood, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Maplewood, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recovery from your sports injury. When handling a sports injury, it is important to get proper treatment from a qualified professional immediately. After you have been injured while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Maplewood, MO sports therapy team is ready to help get you back to full strength and get you back to doing the activities you love. Learn more about our sports injury treatment services by selecting the Maplewood, MO location nearest you.