Sports Rehabilitation

Sports Rehab Program 

Our team offers sports rehabilitation to get you back on the court or field. A specialized practice that focuses on the prevention, evaluation and treatment of physical activity, as well as rehabilitation and performance enhancement, is our sports physical therapy program. These include pre-participation screenings and equipment recommendations. To help you get your strength and confidence back, sports physical therapists use the latest research in their athlete therapy.

These are the intervention methods that our sports medicine physical therapists offer:

• Performance enhancement
• Prevention of injury
• Acute sports injuries can be managed and treated on-site
• Rehabilitation and treatment

Patients of all ages and medical conditions can suffer from a variety of health problems and injuries. There are many options for pain reduction depending on the severity and type of condition. Athletes can take steps to ensure their safety by becoming familiar with the potential injuries they may sustain in their sport and taking preventative steps with manual therapy even before an injury occurs. They can also practice helpful stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscle strength and stability. Even with the best protection tips, athletes still have the potential to be injured. Targeted physical therapy can help heal even the most severe injuries. An awkward landing, overtraining or improper stretching can all lead to sports injuries. Athletes need to be supported by physical therapists. They can help them prioritize an exercise program that educates them on self-care tips and how to avoid injuries.

Most common injuries to sports are:

•  Minor bruises and sprains.
• Concussions
• Back strains
• Herniated disks
• Tendonitis and other overuse injuries
• Ligament, tendon and muscle tears

These facts can help you to address your injuries:

Many injuries can be prevented by properly stretching before engaging in strenuous activity.

To strengthen their muscles and joints, every athlete should exercise daily. Stretching should be done before and after each practice, game, or workout. This will increase blood flow, flexibility, and stretch muscles.

Some injuries can be treated at-home and should resolve on their own. After about one month of at-home treatment, your swelling should decrease and your bruising should improve. But if you are an athlete, why would you wait 4-6 weeks to recover from something that could resolve with skilled and targeted physical therapy in 1-2 weeks? It’s a no brainer most of the time.

Your range of motion, flexibility and strength will be tested at your first appointment for physical therapy. This will help determine the cause of your injury. Your therapist and you will develop a plan together to improve your strength and muscles and prevent future injury.

Without the help of a physical therapist, sports injuries can be a daunting concern. You will not only be able to recover faster and more efficiently but also you can avoid further injury by following self-proclaimed treatment plans. ReNew PT is proud to have a team of therapists who are experts in treating athletic injuries. No limitations, we can help you get back in your ring.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat 

Whether it’s an immediate, dramatic break or damage that accumulates over time, sports can do some serious damage. The workout-related problems we frequently treat include:

Repetitive stress conditions. Arthritis and tendonitis often stem from sports moves like swinging a racket or throwing a ball. Joints and muscles can become inflamed in vulnerable areas, including shoulders, elbows, hips, ankles, and knees.

Torn tendons and ligaments. Those dramatic jumps, twists, and stretches can result in equally dramatic “snapped” tissues, especially in the knees, shoulders, and groin. Surgery followed by physical therapy is often the prescription.

Strained back. Sometimes that sore lower back pain just won’t go away with basic home care. In such cases, we’ll do the manual treatment necessary to reduce your pain then work with you to rebuild strength and flexibility.

Fractures and breaks. When you have a bone injury during a game or workout, a trip to the emergency room usually results in a cast to promote healing. But as your bone is recovering, the muscles around it are weakening. Physical therapy helps to strengthen the affected area following a fracture. We can also make a large impact on all that swelling treating your injury with manual techniques like Fascial Counterstrain.

Sports Injury Therapy and Prevention 

Some sports injuries require surgery or other medical procedures as the first line of defense. In fact, postoperative physical therapy is key for transitioning back to normalcy. Similarly, when your injury requires a cast or some form of bracing, our team will help you rebound from the diminished strength and range of movement that happens while the limb is out of commission.

Athletes know that the best way to avoid injury or reinjury is to build up strength and flexibility. Working out at the gym is great, but our physical therapists will guide you through specific moves that help you avoid future injuries based on your sport and your specific build. We’ll also talk you through strategies you can implement when you’re back on the field while performing the manual therapy techniques to optimize your resilience.

Start Your Recovery

Don’t wait to begin your sports injury recovery or prevention program. Our dedicated team of physical therapists is trained to work with sports injuries in athletes and weekend warriors alike. We’ll have you back to fighting form in no time! Contact us to schedule an appointment to get back to the sport you love as soon as possible.