Injury Rehabilitation: Returning to Sports Stronger with Physical Therapy

Take Your Victory Lap With Physical Therapy for Athletes

No athlete wants to sit out of the game or season for any reason, especially an injury. And when it happens, it can seem like all is lost because the road to recovery stretches far into the horizon. Fortunately, physical therapy for athletes with injuries offers a natural rehabilitation option that can do more than just get you back in the game–it can help you come back stronger.

Here at Active Sport & Spine Therapy, we know how to help you get the comeback story you’re looking for. Our specialized programs are designed to improve your physical capabilities, prevent surgery, and give you a competitive edge on the field, court, or wherever your sport takes you.

Call Active Sport & Spine Therapy today to get started on the right track to injury rehabilitation.

What Is Physical Therapy for Athletes in Injury Rehabilitation?

Sports-related injuries can happen whether you’re competing on a team, at practice, or training too much without proper recovery. Physical therapy for athletes can help you recover faster, reduce pain, and have you feeling better than before. And while the physical aspects of strength are important in recovery, emotional strength, rest/recovery, and proper nutrition play a huge part, too.

The sports injury rehabilitation team at Active Sport & Spine Therapy has a variety of top-tier exercises, drills, and techniques that can be tailored to your specific needs.

Physical Therapy Exercises and Techniques

Manual Therapy

• Targeted hands-on techniques designed to alleviate pain and enhance movement.

Stretching and Mobility Training

• Mobility drills and exercises designed to make your body work for you.

Strength Strengthening

• Exercises that may include weights, exercise bands, sport-specific resistance training, and other cutting-edge techniques.

Proper Form

• Correct any form, errors in movement patterns, and posture imperfections to prevent overuse and compensation from injury.

Recovery

• Rest–including getting enough sleep at night–to ensure your body has time to build and repair.

Nutrition

• Diet plays a vital role in muscle recovery during and between physical therapy sessions.

Your best offense is a good defense with Active Sport & Spine Therapy’s physical therapy for injury rehabilitation techniques.

Case Study: Wrestling Injury Recover

A competitive wrestler in his early 20s came to our clinic with a lingering shoulder injury. During a recent match, an opponent’s takedown maneuver had caused a painful partial dislocation and subsequent strain to his rotator cuff. Our initial evaluation revealed muscle weakness, limited range of motion, and a sense of instability in the shoulder joint.

Treatment began with manual therapy to alleviate and manage his pain and inflammation. As his acute symptoms improved, we implemented a tailored exercise program. Gradual range of motion exercises helped restore his shoulder mobility. Strengthening exercises targeted the rotator cuff to build essential support for the joint. Proprioceptive training and sport-specific exercises were introduced to allow him to re-establish the movement patterns vital for dynamic movements of wrestling safely and effectively.

With consistent physical therapy and a progressive program, he regained strength, stability, and full function in his injured shoulder to return to wrestling.

What to Expect at Your Physical Therapy Sessions

Our skilled team of physical therapists has a winning game plan for sports injury rehabilitation. We’ll begin with a thorough review of your health history, dive into your goals and concerns, and learn all there is to know about your injury.

The sooner you come in for evaluation after injury, the better. We’ll evaluate your injury to determine the severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations it may have caused to other parts of the body.

Our experienced team has a playbook full of cutting-edge techniques to aid you in a speedy recovery, avoid surgery, prevent reinjury, and get you back in the game.

Call Active Sport & Spine Therapy today, and we’ll coach you through sports injury rehabilitation to keep you in peak performance mode.