Fractures, Sprains & Strains
What is a fracture?
Fractures refer to tiny cracks in the bone that typically develop as a result of excessive, repetitive activity. They most commonly occur in the lower extremities (legs and feet) but it is also possible for them to occur in the upper extremities (arms and hands). Over time, repetitive activities can impact the bone by altering the ways in which it breaks down and reforms.
What is a strain?
A strain, on the other hand, is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon, the tissue that connects muscles to bones. A strain is caused by twisting or pulling a muscle or tendon. Strains can be acute or chronic. An acute strain is caused by trauma or an injury such as a blow to the body; it can also be caused by improperly lifting heavy objects or over-stressing the muscles.
Chronic strains are usually the result of overuse—prolonged, repetitive movement of the muscles and tendons.
What is a Sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing of this tissue. A sprain typically occurs when people fall and land on an outstretched arm, slide into base, land on the side of their foot, or twist a knee with the foot planted firmly on the ground. This results in an overstretch or tear of the ligament(s) supporting that joint.
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Our HealthQuest Physical Therapists are movement experts and will put you on a program to improve your strength and flexibility to reduce and avoid further injury and get you back to a pain-free life.
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GOALS & STRATEGIES
for treating fractures, sprains & strains
eliminate/reduce
pain & swelling
improved
mobility & flexibility
increased
strength & endurance
education & preventative tools
return to
normal function
proper
alignment
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COMMON CONDITIONS
we treat of fractures, sprains & strains
Fractures
- If you have suffered a broken bone, also known as a fracture, then you may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist.
- Your physical therapist can help you regain normal range of motion, strength, and functional mobility after a fracture.
- The most common fractures we treat are: elbow/arm fractures, but you can fracture
Sprains
- Ligaments are what is hurt when one sprains something.
- Wrists, knees and ankles are the most common sprains we see, but you can get a sprain anywhere.
Strain
- Muscles are what is hurt in a strain.
- Often considered a "strain". Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon).
- The most common strains we see are: calf, quad and back strains.
TREATMENT PLAN
for fractures, sprains & strains
We treat the individual…not just the pain or dysfunction. Your physical therapy treatment may include:
Personalized Evaluation
& Treatment Plan
customized therapeutic
exercise program
hands-on
manual therapy
biofeedback
techniques
soft tissue mobilization
& myofascial release
joint
mobilization
relaxation
techniques
biomechanical & functional retraining & education
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fractures, sprains & strains
If you are feeling pain or discomfort from stress fractures, Sprains, and Strains. Contact HealthQuest Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with a Southeast Michigan physical therapist.