Oakville, MO

Oakville, MO

Sports therapy for your unique needs as an athlete

Oakville, MO Sports Therapy

Physical activity something you value immensely. Whether it’s through playing ball with friends from work, practicing catch with your youngest child, going for a morning jog, competing for scholarships and recruitment, or are a professional athlete by trade, you love to move. When you’re an athlete, sustaining any bodily injury is difficult. In order to safely recover from any injury or surgery and swiftly return to the sports and activities you love, you need the professional treatment and guidance of a sports therapist.

Axes Physical Therapy is here for all of your sports therapy needs in Oakville, MO. The team at Axes Physical Therapy is the leader in Oakville, MO sports therapy and sports injury rehabilitation. Our physical therapy and athletic training team is ready to get you back in the game. We work closely with each of our patients to align your treatment plan with your goals for getting back to an physical lifestyle. Combined with your active participation in your treatment plan, your sports therapist will guide, educate, and develop a treatment plan that can once again make you the active athlete you turly are. To begin your recovery and to journey towards your highest level of fitness and strength, schedule your first Oakville, MO sports therapy appointment today or learn more about our capabilities by sending us a message or requesting an appointment now.

What is Sports Therapy?

Sports therapy is a physical therapy sub-speciality built around the objective of preventing injuries, acheiving optimal fitness and performance, and rehabilitation athletes following an acute or chronic injury. The sports therapist works closely with the athlete to return the patient to their normal level of peformance so they can safely get back to their sport. Patients participating in Oakville, MO a sports therapy program usually do so after experiencing an acute injury, while recovering from a surgery, or when suffering from overuse injuries that limit their ability to participate in activities or cause pain.

Sports therapy is the convergence of the principles of sport and exercise science with the primary objectives of optimizing movement, improving athletic performance, and recovering from injury. It is practiced and administered by physical therapists and certified strength and conditioning specialists who apply evidence-based therapeutic practices to help athletes of all levels. These professionals have specialized their careers in treating athletes, both amateur and professional, and are authorities in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Sports therapy places a focus on rehabilitation, treatment, prevention, and education.

Receiving Oakville, MO Sports Therapy

When you enter a Oakville, MO sports therapy program, your certified sports therapist will:

  • Take an extensive medical history and understand your goals for recovery
  • Assess and diagnose any injuries
  • Build a personalized treatment plan by consulting and discussing with you, your medical team, and sports experts
  • Prescribe and implement an effective rehabilitation program
  • Educate you in on-going strategies for pain reduction, injury prevention, chronic injury management, and performace optimization
  • Administer hands-on mobilization therapies specific to your condition
  • Make recommendations to help you maintain your ideal fitness level
  • When necessary, make referals to additional medical specialty providers

Your sports therapy program will be personalized – singular to your own unique personal needs and goals as an athlete. Our highly-skilled sports therapists will work closely with you, assuming the roles of physical therapist, performance coach, advisor, and occasional drill sergeant. You and your therapist will work as a team to design your sports therapy program using a combination of specialized treatments, exercises, and movements that will most effectively and safely assist in your recovery from an injury, return you to your ideal level of physical performance, and mentally prepare you to return to the competitive air of sports.

Patients receive a number of different treatment techniques in Oakville, MO sports therapy, some of which include:

Our seasoned, certified sports therapists and support team are attuned to your specific needs and challenges as an athlete in recovery. Whether you are a young athlete just beginning your introduction to sports, a casual athlete who simply enjoys being active, or are involved in the highest level of competition available, we are familiar with the impact an injury can have on your life. The struggle of physical pain, discomfort, and restricted mobility, coupled with the fear and anxiety of an uncertain future, is commonly seen and is completely normal. When a naturally active, driven individual grapples with an injury that limits their ability to participate in their sport, it is natural to experience feelings of anger, fear, doubt, or anxiety about returning to your previous ability level. A skilled sports therapist and a positive, encouraging healing environment is all you need to work through these psychological challenges and overcome any obstacle you face, both physical and mental.

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Who Can Benefit From Sports Therapy?

While sports therapy is often administered in a competitive sports setting, but that is not always the case. Anyone who desires to remain physically active and injury-free or seeks to safely recover from an injury or surgery can and should receive sports therapy in Oakville, MO. It will prepare you for a strong, safe, and quick return to the sports or physical activities that are so important to you.

We treat Oakville, MO sports therapy patients for many different reasons. The most common sports-related injuries, according to the National Institute of Health are:

  • Sprains and strains
  • Knee injuries
  • Swollen muscles
  • Sort tissue injuries
  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Shin splints and shin pain
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Broken bones (simple and compound fractures)
  • Joint dislocations

There is always a possibility of getting hurt when one engages in physical activity. However, the risk increases for those who are not in good physical shape or anyone who participates in physical activity without simple precautions. The risk of injury is dramatically less when you properly prepare before playing. Prior to engaging in strenuous physical activity or playing a sport, always stretch and warm up. Ongoing strength and flexibility training also helps you avoid getting hurt. Use the proper technique and appropriate safety equipment for any sport, and allow your body time to rest. Even the world’s top athletes are prone to injury when they push themselves too far, playing without the proper rest or before allowing their current injuries the necessary recovery time.

Still, sometimes injuries happen even in the most careful situations. When this happens, you can mitigate the impact and severity of any injuries you suffer by responding appropriately. It’s important to know what to do immediately after an acute injury. Usually, the best thing to do is to stop playing. Do not try to play through it, even if you believe the injury to be minor. For many kinds of injuries, the first step in treatment is the RICE method, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. It will alleviate pain, minimize swelling, and speed up the healing process. Above all, the best action is accessing the medical resources to help you manage your condition. After you become injured, receive medical care right away and contact Axes Physical Therapy to begin sports therapy.

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We know that you value your active lifestyle, and returning to the sports you love is one of your top concerns after you’ve been injured or have had to undergo surgery. Sports therapy is the solution for complete rehabilitation and a successful and effective recovery. When you work with Axes for your Oakville, MO sports therapy needs, we will ensure that you heal according to research-based timelines specific to your injury and that you receive the proper therapeutic interventions, and we are committed to working with you to prevent further injury. Let us share our extensive knowledge and years of experience with you to help you get back to the physical activity you love. As a locally owned and operated physical therapy practice, we center our practice on the needs of our patients and clients. You will receive individualized care from sports therapists who know what it means to be an athlete. Don’t take our word for it; see our five-star Google reviews from previous patients.

When you are an athlete who needs to recover from an injury or surgery, time is of the essence. A good Oakville, MO sports therapy practice will guide you in the timely and complete recovery you seek. For more information on our sports therapy program and other services, contact us online, visit our locations page for the office nearest you, or select your area from the list below.

Services Offered

Services Offered
  • Physical Therapy
    • Pre/Post Surgical Rehabilitation
    • Acute Injury Management
    • Chronic Injury Management
  • Work Conditioning/Hardening
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Spine Specialty – Certified Manual Therapy
  • Free Injury Screenings
  • Kinesio Taping®
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Our Team

Stephen Brunjes
OTR/L, CEAS
Greg Nicholas
Clinic Director, MPT, CMPT
Jamie Davis
Front Office
Grace Gualtieri
Physical Therapist

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