Sports Injuries Conditions Treated
What are the most common sports injuries treated with physical therapy? Here is a list of the top 10 injuries treated at The Therapy Network in coastal Virginia:
Tennis and Golf Elbow
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Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Injuries
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Achilles Tendon and Foot Injuries
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Sprains, Strains, and Swollen Muscles
Muscle strain and sprains are the most common cause of lower back pain.
Some sports injuries are treated successfully with physical therapy alone, and some need surgery. Physical therapy is vital in a pre and post-surgery recovery plan.
Recover from a Sports Injury with Physical Therapy
If you have a sports injury, consider physical therapy as the cornerstone of your recovery. Sports injuries happen to professional athletes and weekend sports warriors. All can recover from a sports injury with physical therapy as part of the plan.
Recover from a Sports Injury with Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps you recover physically and mentally from a sports injury. A sports physical therapist is specifically trained to deal with sports injuries and their impact on daily life. Some of the benefits of sports physical therapy include the following:
- → You will regain strength and movement
- → Therapy helps you manage pain
- → PT prevents permanent damage and recurring problems
- → Exercise increases the blood flow around the injured area
- → Physical therapy reduces mental stress
If you need surgery as part of your sports injury recovery, pre-op physical therapy helps you better prepare and recover faster. It may even shorten your time in the hospital. After surgery, your specialized physical therapist will create a customized plan for recovery.
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Recover with The Therapy Network
Appointments are available today at The Therapy Network. Visit us in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, or Chesapeake and start your recovery now. Recover from a sports injury with physical therapy at The Therapy Network.