Sports Injuries

What is considered a sports injury?

“Sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing some sort of athletic activity. There are two ways in which sports injuries can occur: suddenly, such as one football player colliding with another, or over time, through repetitive motions, such as improperly lifting heavy weights at the gym, running in ill-fitted shoes, or kicking a soccer ball with excess force on the knee. Simply put, anything that results in pain while performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury. HealthQuest Physical Therapy has vast experience treating sports injuries thanks to the knowledge of our world-class team of highly trained physical therapists.

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GOALS & STRATEGIES

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eliminate/reduce
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improved
mobility & flexibility

education & preventative tools

increased
strength & endurance

return to sports
& normal function

proper
alignment

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COMMON CONDITIONS

we treat of sports injuries

It is possible for any number of injuries to occur during athletic activity. However, the 6 most common sports injuries include:

Knee injuries

  • Your knee is the most complex joint in your body, this means that it has the ability to accomplish numerous physical feats, it also means that it is one of the most commonly injured body parts.
  • Knee injuries may include a dull ache that runs from your hip to your knee, repetitive-use injuries that make it difficult to move your knee, or more severe injuries such as an ACL tear that may require intensive rehabilitation or surgical correction.

Sprains

  • Your bones are connected to one another by ligaments.
  • When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur.
  • Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be sprained again in the future.

Strains or pulled muscles

  • Your muscles and bones are connected by tendons.
  • When a tendon is stretched beyond its limit, a strain or “pulled muscle” can occur.
  • Once the tendon is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be strained again in the future.

Shin splints

  • Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, is a pain that can be felt within the shin bones, which are located at the front of your leg.
  • This pain occurs when excessive stress is placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it.
  • Shin splints often leave you feeling debilitated and limited; however, they can be avoided by wearing proper footwear, strengthening your core and leg muscles, and warming up before exercise.

Overuse Injuries

  • Known officially as tendinitis, which occurs when the muscles and connective tissue around your joint become inflamed from repetitive motions.
  • Common areas include knee, shoulder, hip and elbow, but tendonitis can occur in other joints in your body.

Concussion

  • A concussion occurs when your brain crashes against your skull due to sudden impact.
  • In contact sports, like football or hockey, you are more at risk for a concussion.

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TREATMENT PLAN

for sports injuries

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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