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Tired of Injuries? Your Quickest Recovery and Prevention Plan

Injuries can occur in any sporting activity. The right exercise program to maintain strength, flexibility and stability can help athletes recover quickly after an injury, empowering them to resume athletic activities.

Sports injuries, by definition, include injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, tissues, muscles, and cartilage. Every injury is different and every person heals differently. The purpose of rehabilitation is to help the injured tissues recover in a controlled and supervised manner, providing the fastest and strongest recovery possible. 

Physical Therapy - The Right Choice

A physical therapist is a healthcare professional with extensive training in the musculoskeletal system. The therapist works closely with athletes to assess muscle imbalance, range of motion and functional requirements of that particular sport. For example, a baseball pitcher may need a shoulder stabilization program and a basketball player may need a speed and plyometric (explosive strength) training program. The physical therapist can evaluate, identify, and plan a sport-specific injury prevention program.

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As part of the treatment process, a therapist will prescribe an exercise program consisting of stretching (to improve mobility) and exercises (to improve strength). The goal of physical therapy is to reduce pain and improve function as quickly as possible. Along with exercise, rest is an important part of the recovery process. The physical therapist will help you to balance rest and exercise to recover in an optimal manner.

Don't Wait For an Injury… Prevent One!

An injury is the last thing anyone wants. In fact, did you know that physcial therapy helps not only with treatment, but also with prevention of athletic injuries? -whether you play professional sports or are a weekend warrior! Working with a physical therapist requires time and patience, but the reward is a confident and faster return to your sport activity, while minimizing the chances of re-injury.

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A preventive, proactive approach is important. After all, prevention is better than a cure. Don't wait till you get hurt, a physical therapist can help save you the pain and inconvenience. Schedule an evaluation with us, and we will design the right program and get you great results. We look forward to helping you surpass your goals.

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