Sports Injury Preston Woods, MO. A sports injury can take place when you are playing a sport competitively, training, working out, playing recreationally or participating in other types of physical activity. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience a sports injury. In fact, most sports injuries occur in recreational athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Preston Woods, 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 being physically active, our team can treat your sports injury and safely get you back to the activities you love. Learn more about the Preston Woods, MO sports injury treatment location closest you, learn more about Axes and why we are the leader in sports injury care in the Preston Woods, MO area or contact us now to schedule an assessment of your sports injury with a professional physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries differ widely in terms of seriousness, required treatment and effect on the body and ability to keep active. Our Preston Woods, MO physical and occupational therapists are experts in treating all forms of sports injuries. With decades of experience, extensive 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 Preston Woods, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will lead you through your rehabilitation and make certain that you will be back to the sports and activities you love in no time.

As accomplished sports therapists serving all of Preston Woods, 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 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 inflamed and sore, prohibiting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can result in degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, leading to tendonitis.
• Swollen joints or tissue – Inflammation is a common reaction to a lot of sports injuries and can cause soreness 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 vulnerable joint that can experience a variety of different sports injuries leading to torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a network of muscles and tendons that disallows your arm from popping out of the shoulder socket while still allowing your shoulder to move in all directions. 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 extremely 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 movement and movement disorders, your Preston Woods, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and knowledge toward your recovery. Utilizing evidence-based practices, we will implement a tailored treatment plan that will let you safely rehabilitate from your sports injury and restore your strength and mobility so that you can get back to the activities you love while preventing future injury.

If you have a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to return you to favorable physical health and get you back to to your highest performance level. Work with a qualified Preston Woods, MO physical therapist to heal from your sports injury today.

Sports Injury Risk Factors

A sports injury happen to anyone who is being active or participating in a sport. That is why it is vital to protect our bodies both on and off the field and to take the requisite precautions while participating in sports or training. Warming up is always an important first step, and never overwork your body, particularly if you haven’t been active. And if you do experience a sports injury, reach out to the Preston Woods, 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 have 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

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 in increased danger of a sports injury, whether they are just starting out in t-ball or getting active again by joining the community pickleball league, review the basic instructions for sports injury prevention to help keep yourself and your Preston Woods, MO family safe from serious sports injuries. If you or someone you love suffers a sports injury while being active, turn to the talented Preston Woods, 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 anybody who is active, a sports injury can interrupt your entire routine and your day-to-day life. Because physical activity is such a important part of your health and wellness, sports injury physical therapists champion the view that we all are safer with the right sports injury prevention knowledge. Learn more about sports injury prevention by contacting one of our Preston Woods, MO physical therapists and reduce the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Inactive muscles have a heightened chance of tearing, while warm muscles are more flexible. As your muscles warm up, the flexibility allows them to absorb force more easily and protect themselves better against harsh, sudden movements that can otherwise leads to injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries often occur when you try to participate in a sport without any experience or training. You need a great deal of practice to perfect the technical skills 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 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 suitable equipment when being active. The equipment should not only be suitable for the sport, but also be in good condition and safe to use. Some examples of equipment are:

  • Safety gear such as helmets, pads, or safety glasses
  • Clothing that fits you well and is designed for physical activity
  • Footwear that is appropriate for the activity
• Play in a safe environment

  Other than using the correct equipment to play the sport, it is crucial that the Preston Woods, 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 cautious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, hazardous conditions where you play can cause a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking enough 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 that you lost through perspiration.

  In addition to staying hydrated, practicing good nutrition also decreases your risk of a sports injury.

As an athlete, one of your first concerns should be eating a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods and getting the right number of calories. Even with precautionary measures and practicing good judgement when participating in a sport or physical activity, sometimes an injury is not preventable. Many things are outside of our control, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you suffer a severe sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Preston Woods, 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 restore you to health as soon as possible.

Therapy for Your Sports Injury: Axes Physical Therapy

As an athlete, we know that living with an activity-limiting injury is frustrating to say the least. In order to be able to get back to optimal performance, mobility and strength you had before, you must receive the right sports injury treatment. When you experience a sports injury, the qualified Preston Woods, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work closely with you to create an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Preston Woods, MO jog route as soon as possible.

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