Sports Injury Otto, 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. Professional athletes aren’t the only people who can experience a sports injury. Actually, the majority of sports injuries occur in recreational athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Otto, MO sports therapists can help you recuperate. 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 return you to the activities you love. Learn more about the Otto, 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 Otto, 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 immensely in terms of seriousness, needed treatment and impact on the body and ability to keep active. Our Otto, 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 trustworthy hands when you trust your sports injury treatment to the Otto, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will guide you in your rehabilitation and ensure that you will be back to the sports and activities you love quickly.

As accomplished sports therapists serving all of Otto, MO, we have seen and successfully treated almost every kind of sports injury. 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 tendon or muscle 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 inflamed and sore, prohibiting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can result in degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, causing tendonitis.
• Inflamed joints or tissue – Inflammation is a common consequence of a lot of 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 a vital but potentially at-risk joint that can experience a number of different sports injuries resulting in torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a network of muscles and tendons that prohibits shoulder dislocations while still allowing full range of motion. Impingement and/ or tears are the most common rotator cuff sports injuries.
• Achilles tendon injuries – The Achilles tendon is a significantly strong and flexible tendon connecting 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 inflamed, causing soreness.

If you suffer a sports injury, our sports injury treatment team can help. As an expert in movement and movement disorders, your Otto, MO sports therapist will use their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Employing evidence-based practices, we will develop a tailored treatment plan that will let you safely rehabilitate from your sports injury and bring back 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 get you back to optimal physical health and get you back to to your highest performance level. Work with a qualified Otto, MO physical therapist to recuperate from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

Anybody can experience a sports injury while participating in physical activities. For that reason it is so important to protect our bodies both on and off the field and to take the needed precautions while playing sports or training. Remember to warm up before physical activity and do not overwork your body, particularly if you haven’t been active. And if you do experience a sports injury, call the Otto, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will lead you through you in your rehabilitation and return you to the sports you love as soon as possible.

You have a heightened risk of a sports injury if you:

• Participate after an extended period of inactivity or poor level of fitness
• Neglect to stretch or warm up before playing
• Play a contact sport with an inherently higher risk 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 loved ones that are more susceptible to sports injury, whether they are just starting out in t-ball or getting active again by tearing up the recreation center’s pickleball court, consider the basic recommendations for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Otto, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or someone you care about suffers a sports injury while playing a sport, turn to the talented Otto, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy right away for a free injury screening or assessment of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anyone who is active, a sports injury can upset your whole routine and your daily life. Due to physical activity being such a crucial facet of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists advocate for the belief that we all are safer with the right sports injury prevention knowledge. Learn more about sports injury prevention by reaching out to one of our Otto, MO physical therapists and lower the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Cold muscles have a heightened chance of tearing, while warm muscles are more flexible. As you warm up your muscles, the flexibility allows them to absorb force more effectively and be more resilient against harsh, sudden motions that can otherwise leads to injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries often happen when you attempt to do an activity without any experience or training. You need a lot of practice to perfect the technical skills of any sport, but be sure to learn the fundamentals of appropriate movement technique before playing a sport or activity. For example, understanding how 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 vital that you use the correct equipment while being active. The equipment should not only be appropriate for the sport, but also be in good condition 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 appropriate for the activity
• Play in safe conditions

  In addition to having the correct equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Otto, MO setting 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 alert, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, unsafe conditions around you can cause a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking sufficient water is a basic health practice that everyone should do. If you are engaging in physical activity, drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout. It is important to constantly hydrate while you are being active and afterward to replace the fluids that you lost through sweating.

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

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and monitoring your caloric intake is a priority for any athlete. Even with precautionary measures and practicing good judgement when participating in a sport or physical activity, occasionally an injury is unavoidable. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you suffer a serious sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Otto, MO sports therapists immediately. We will perform an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and formulate a tailored treatment plan to restore you 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 incredibly frustrating. In order to be able to get back to optimal performance, mobility and strength you previously had, you must receive the right sports injury care. When you experience a sports injury, the knowledgeable Otto, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work closely with you to formulate an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Otto, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Otto, MO sports therapists will successfully guide you in your recovery from your sports injury. When managing a sports injury, it is important to get proper care from a knowledgeable professional right away. After you have been injured while being active, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Otto, 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 Otto, MO location nearest you.