Sports Injuries
At Park Rehab, we focus on diagnosing the root cause of the injury, understanding what’s causing the inflammation or pain, and then using advanced methods to relieve those symptoms, restore function, and help athletes return to their sport.
What Are Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries are common among athletes and active individuals, and they can affect anyone participating in physical activities, from weekend warriors to professional athletes. These injuries often result from overuse, improper technique, or trauma, and they can involve muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, or bones. One of the most frequent issues we see in our clinic involves tendonitis, especially in the hamstring and quadriceps muscles. These muscles play crucial roles in athletic performance, and when they become inflamed or injured, they can severely limit movement and performance.
At Park Rehab, we focus on diagnosing the root cause of the injury, understanding what’s causing the inflammation or pain, and then using advanced methods to relieve those symptoms, restore function, and help athletes return to their sport.
What are the symptoms of Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries can vary in severity, but common symptoms include:
- Pain: Pain can range from a dull ache to sharp, intense discomfort, especially when moving or exerting pressure on the injured area. In cases like tendonitis, the pain is often localized and worsens with activity.
- Swelling: Inflammation is a hallmark symptom of sports injuries, particularly those affecting muscles or joints. Swelling may occur around the injured area, making movement difficult or painful.
- Stiffness: Limited range of motion is common with many sports injuries, particularly in muscles, joints, or tendons. This stiffness can prevent athletes from performing their usual activities.
- Weakness: The affected muscles or joints may become weaker, leading to difficulty supporting body weight or engaging in physical tasks.
- Instability: In some cases, sports injuries can cause joints to feel unstable, like when a shoulder or knee feels loose or prone to dislocation. For instance, an athlete with a subluxing shoulder might feel like the joint is slipping out of place.
As an athlete, you may try to manage these symptoms with rest, over-the-counter medications, or self-care techniques, but these approaches may not address the root cause of the problem or providing long-term relief.
What Is Our Approach To Treating Sports Injuries?
At Park Rehab, we use a combination of advanced therapies and personalized treatment plans to address the underlying causes of sports injuries and help athletes get back to their activities quickly and safely. Our approach focuses on calming inflammation, improving biomechanics, and restoring the body’s ability to function properly.
Some of the treatments we use include:
- Cold Laser Therapy: This non-invasive treatment reduces inflammation and promotes healing by stimulating the tissue at a cellular level. Cold laser therapy can be particularly effective in managing muscle and tendon injuries.
- Shockwave Therapy: Shockwave therapy uses high-frequency sound waves to promote healing, reduce pain, and break up scar tissue or adhesions in injured muscles and tendons. It’s commonly used for tendonitis and muscle strains.
- Trigger Point Dry Needling: Trigger point dry needling targets tight, painful knots in muscles that often develop after a sports injury. By releasing these trigger points, we help alleviate muscle pain, reduce stiffness, and restore mobility.
- Heated Scraping (Gua Sha): This technique involves using a specialized tool to gently scrape the skin, helping to increase blood flow, release muscle tension, and promote healing in injured areas.
- Red Cord Neuromuscular Activation: This innovative technique uses suspension therapy to activate the nervous system, restore proper movement patterns, and improve strength and stability. It’s particularly useful for treating muscle imbalances and joint instability.
We understand that every athlete’s body is different, which is why we tailor our treatments to the individual. Once we identify the specific cause of the injury, we work on improving the biomechanics of the body, ensuring that the muscles and joints are functioning correctly. Whether it’s stabilizing a joint (such as a shoulder) or rehabilitating a muscle, we take a comprehensive approach to restoring optimal performance.
Athletes We’ve Helped
Over the years, we’ve helped many athletes – from track and field competitors to golfers – recover from sports injuries and return to doing what they love. One example includes helping a pole vaulter with a subluxing shoulder regain stability and strength so they can safely continue competing. With the right treatment plan, athletes can often get back to their sport faster and with fewer setbacks.
At Park Rehab, we are committed to helping athletes and active individuals return to their full potential. If you’re dealing with a sports injury that is affecting your performance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’ll develop a personalized plan to address the root cause of the injury, reduce your pain, and help you get back to your sport stronger than before.
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