Sports Injury Oakland, 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. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience a sports injury. In truth, the majority of sports injuries occur in non-professional athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Oakland, MO sports therapists can help you recover. Axes Physical Therapy has a network of physical and occupational therapists treating sports injuries at any of our fourteen locally owned and operated facilities. If you are injured while playing a sport, our team can treat your sports injury and safely get you back to the sports you love. Find out more about the Oakland, MO sports injury treatment location most convenient for you, learn more about Axes and why we are the leader in sports injury treatment in the Oakland, 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 vary greatly in terms of severity, required treatment and effect on the body and ability to remain active. Our Oakland, MO physical and occupational therapists are experts in treating all types of sports injuries. With decades of experience, extensive clinical training and education and specialization in various areas of sports injury treatment, you are in trustworthy hands when you trust your sports injury treatment to the Oakland, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will guide you in your recuperation and ensure that you are able to return to the sports and activities you love in no time.

As accomplished sports therapists serving all of Oakland, 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 muscle or tendon is torn or overstretched, you have 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 lead to degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, resulting in tendonitis.
• Swollen joints or tissue – Swelling is a common reaction to many sports injuries and can result in pain 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 suffer from a variety of different sports injuries leading to torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• 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. Impingement and/ or tears are the most common rotator cuff sports injuries.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is an especially strong and flexible tendon which connects 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 swollen, causing soreness.

Our sports injury treatment team can help you recover from your sports injury. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Oakland, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Using evidence-based practices, we will create a tailored treatment plan that will allow you to safely recover from your sports injury and restore your strength and movement so that you can get back to the activities you love while safeguarding against future injury.

If you suffer a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to restore you to excellent physical health and restore you to your optimum performance level. Work with a qualified Oakland, MO physical therapist to recuperate from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anyone. That is why it is key to look after our bodies both on and off the field and to take the necessary precautions while playing sports or training. Warming up is always an important first step, and never overexert yourself, especially if you haven’t been active. And if you do suffer a sports injury, reach out to the Oakland, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will guide you in you in your recovery and return you to the sports 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
• Do not stretch or warm up before playing
• Play a contact sport with an inherently 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 in increased danger of a sports injury, whether they are strapping on cleats for the first time or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, review the basic recommendations for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Oakland, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or someone you care about suffers a sports injury while being active, turn to the skilled Oakland, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy now for a free injury screening or analysis of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anybody who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can upset your entire schedule and your daily life. As physical activity is such a vital element of your health and well-being, sports injury physical therapists promote the viewpoint that all of us are safer with the right sports injury prevention knowledge. Discover more about sports injury prevention by speaking to one of our Oakland, MO physical therapists and minimize the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Cold muscles are at a higher risk of tearing, while warmed up muscles have more flexibility. As your muscles warm up, the flexibility allows them to absorb movement more effectively and be more resilient against jarring, sudden movements that can otherwise cause injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries commonly occur when you attempt to do an activity without any experience or training. It takes a great deal of practice to perfect the technical skills of any sport, but be sure to learn the fundamentals of proper movement technique before participating 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 correct equipment when you are active. The equipment should not only be appropriate 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 correct gear to play the sport, it is important that the Oakland, MO site 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 very careful, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, dangerous conditions where you play can result in a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking sufficient 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 crucial to consistently hydrate during physical activity and afterward to replenish the water that you lost through sweat.

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

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and balancing your caloric intake is a priority for any athlete. Even when you take all the proper precautions and always exercise good judgment when playing a sport or physical activity, at times an injury is impossible to avoid. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are going to happen. If you suffer a severe sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Oakland, MO sports therapists immediately. We will take you through an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and design a personalized treatment plan to return 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 care. When you experience a sports injury, the experienced Oakland, 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 Oakland, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Oakland, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recuperation from your sports injury. When handling a sports injury, it is vital to get proper care from a experienced professional straight away. When you have been hurt while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Oakland, MO sports therapy team is ready to help return you to full strength and get you back to playing the sports you love. Discover more about our sports injury treatment services by selecting the Oakland, MO location nearest you.