Sports Injury Washington, MO. A sports injury can happen when you are playing a competitive sport, 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. In reality, most sports injuries occur in recreational athletes. When you are injured in a sports or athletic-related event, our Washington, 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 get you back to the sports you love. Find out more about the Washington, MO sports injury treatment location closest you, learn more about Axes and what makes us the leader in sports injury treatment in the Washington, MO area or contact us now to schedule an evaluation of your sports injury with a certified physical or occupational therapist today.

Common Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries differ widely in terms of severity, necessary treatment and effect on the body and ability to remain active. Our Washington, MO physical and occupational therapists are specialists in treating all varieties of sports injuries. With decades of experience, exhaustive 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 Washington, MO physical therapists of Axes Physical Therapy. We will guide you in your recovery and make sure that you are able to return to the sports and activities you love quickly.

As skilled sports therapists serving all of Washington, MO, there are not many 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 are sometimes mistaken for a sprain. Both are common sports injuries.
• Tendonitis/Tendonosis – When a tendon is overused, it can become swollen and sore, prohibiting activity. Long term or chronic inflammation of a tendon can result in degradation and breakdown of the tendon tissue, causing tendonitis.
• Swollen joints or tissue – Inflammation is a common outcome of a lot of sports injuries and can lead to 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 suffer from many different sports injuries causing torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, muscle strains, and broken bones.
• Rotator cuff injuries – The rotator cuff is a network of muscles and tendons that impedes 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 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 soreness.

Our sports injury treatment team can help you recover from your sports injury. As an expert in motion and movement disorders, your Washington, MO sports therapist will employ their experience and expertise toward your recovery. Utilizing evidence-based practices, we will design a tailored treatment plan that will let you safely recuperate 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 experience a sports injury, Axes Physical Therapy will work with you to return you to favorable physical health and return you to your highest performance level. Work with a qualified Washington, MO physical therapist to rehabilitate 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 look after our bodies both on and off the field and to take the needed precautions while participating in sports or working out. Warming up is always an important first step, and never overexert yourself, especially if you haven’t been active. And if you do experience a sports injury, reach out to the Washington, MO sports therapy team at Axes Physical Therapy right away. We will lead you through you in your rehabilitation and get you back to the activities you love as soon as possible.

You have an increased 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 a predictably 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 just now learning how to dribble or getting active again by tearing up the recreation center’s pickleball court, keep in mind the basic instructions for preventing sports injury to help keep yourself and your Washington, MO family safe from severe sports injuries. If you or a loved one suffers a sports injury while participating in a sport, turn to the skilled Washington, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy immediately for a free injury screening or evaluation of your injury.

Sports Injury Prevention

As an athlete or anyone who engages in physical activity, a sports injury can upset your entire routine and your daily life. Due to physical activity being such a important element of your health and well-being, sports injury physical therapists espouse the viewpoint that every one of us is safer with the appropriate sports injury prevention knowledge. Learn more about sports injury prevention by reaching out to one of our Washington, MO physical therapists and lessen the risk of a sports injury by doing the following:

• Warm up

  Stiff muscles have a heightened risk of tearing, while warmed up muscles are more flexible. As you warm up your muscles, the flexibility lets them absorb movement more easily and protect themselves better against jarring, sudden movements that can otherwise cause injury.

• Use proper technique

  Sports injuries commonly occur when you attempt to participate in a sport 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 appropriate movement technique before playing a sport or activity. For example, understanding how to bend your knees when 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 right equipment when being active. The equipment should not only be suitable 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 appropriate for the activity
• Play in a safe environment

  Other than having the appropriate gear to play the sport, it is crucial that the Washington, MO location where you are playing is safe. A sports injury can happen when the playing surface is wet, slippery, or muddy. Even if you are conscientious, warming up and stretching adequately before activity, unsafe conditions where you play can cause a serious sports injury.

• Stay hydrated

  Drinking sufficient water is a fundamental health practice that everyone should do. When 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 replenish the fluids that you lost through perspiration.

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

Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and monitoring your caloric intake is a priority for any athlete. Even when you take all the proper precautions and always exercise good judgment when participating in a sport or being active, occasionally an injury is not preventable. We cannot always control the world around us, and injuries are part of being an athlete. If you have a severe sports injury or notice pain from an overuse injury, contact Axes’ Washington, MO sports therapists right away. We will take you through an injury screening to understand the extent and severity of your condition and put together a tailored 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 injury that prohibits you from physical activity is incredibly frustrating. 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 experience a sports injury, the skilled Washington, MO sports therapists of Axes Physical Therapy will work with you step-by-step to draw up an individualized treatment plan that will get you back on the court, in the gym or on your morning Washington, MO jog route as soon as possible.

Axes’ team of specialized Washington, 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 knowledgeable professional immediately. After you have been injured while playing sports, contact Axes Physical Therapy right away. Our Washington, 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 Washington, MO location nearest you.