St. Peters, MO

St. Peters, MO

Sports therapy for your unique needs as an athlete

St. Peters, MO Sports Therapy

Physical activity is an essential part of your life. 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. It’s important for any kind of injury or surgery to seek a safe, complete recovery that prepares you to get back to the physical activities you love. Thus, you need the professional treatment and guidance of a sports therapist.

Axes Physical Therapy is commited to providing all of your sports therapy needs in St. Peters, MO. The team at Axes Physical Therapy is the leader in St. Peters, MO sports therapy and sports injury rehabilitation. Our physical therapy and athletic training team is equipped to return you to the game. As our patient, we will work closely with you to build a treatment plan that helps you acheive your primary objective of returning 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 will return you to the active lifestyle you value. To begin your recovery and to journey towards your highest level of fitness and strength, schedule your first St. Peters, 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, maximizing 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 peak performance level so they can safely get back to their sport. Patients in St. Peters, MO sports therapy usually do so after experiencing an acute injury, after receiving surgery, or when addressing overuse injuries that make it difficult or painful to participate in their usual activities.

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 their knowledge, skills, and abilities in evidence-based therapeutic practices to help athletes of all levels. These professionals have trained and worked extensively in treating athletes, both amateur and professional, and are experts in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Sports therapy places a focus on rehabilitation, treatment, prevention, and education.

Receiving St. Peters, MO Sports Therapy

When you enter a St. Peters, 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
  • Provide the necessary education in on-going strategies for pain reduction, injury prevention, chronic injury management, and performace optimization
  • Administer hands-on mobilization therapies specific to your condition
  • Advise you on the best ways to maintain your ideal fitness level
  • Refer you to additional medical specialists, when appropriate

Your sports therapy program will be personalized – singular to your own unique personal needs and goals as an athlete. You will work very closely with one of our highly-regarded sports therapists, who will play the roles of physical therapist, performance coach, advisor, and occasional drill sergeant. You and your therapist will work as a team to craft your sports therapy program using a combination of specialized treatments and exercises to help you properly heal after an injury, quickly return you to your preferred performance level, and fully prepare you for the mental challenge of returning to the competitive atmosphere of sports.

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

Our experienced, 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?

Sports therapy commonly occurs court-side or in a competitive sports setting, that is not always the case. Sports therapy is for anybody who wants to remain physically active and injury-free. If you would like to improve your physical performance or properly recover for an injury or surgery, you will benefit from sports therapy in St. Peters, 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 St. Peters, 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 risk of injuries like those listed above when one engages in physical activity. However, the risk is more significant for someone who is not in good physical shape or anyone who participates in physical activity without simple precautions. You can reduce the risk of injury by adequately preparing 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. Additionally, using the proper technique and appropriate safety equipment for any sport reduces the chances of serious injury. Even the world’s top athletes are prone to injury when they don’t prepare their bodies for competition, push themselves too far, and don’t allow for proper recovery time.

Despite all precautions, 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. Most of the time, 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 suffering an unexpected injury or having to receive surgery. Proper rehabilitation and sports therapy is the solution for those seeking and a complete and lasting recovery. When you work with Axes for your St. Peters, MO sports therapy needs, we will ensure that you heal correctly and completely according to evidence-based guidelines and that you receive the proven 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. For a swift and successful recovery, begin St. Peters, MO sports therapy as soon as you can. 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
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Work Conditioning/Hardening
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Vestibular Therapy and Post-Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Geriatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTYM)
  • Spine Specialty – Manual Therapy Certified
  • Free Injury Screenings
  • Kinesio Taping®
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Our Team

Sara Crain
PT, CEAS, Astym Cert.
Mitchell Hammack
Clinic Director, PT, DPT, CMPT
Erin Bauer
PT, DPT
Kelly Thornton
Clinic Director, PT, DPT
Candy Willcox
Front Office

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