Sports Injury Rehabilitation with Physical Therapy
If you’re active in sports, exercise, or other physically challenging activities, you’ve most likely experienced an injury at some point in your life. These sprains, strains, pulls, and tears can keep you off your feet for weeks while your body heals—but they don’t have to. By choosing physical therapy for rehabilitation after a sports injury, you can get back into the game faster and reduce your chance of re-injury.
Our team of expert physical therapists is dedicated to helping you heal from sports injuries, improve your health, and change your life. With our support, you can heal faster from injuries and get back to the activities you love. Call us at (929) 647-3721 or click the link below to get started on your road to recovery today.
Why Is Rehab Necessary After a Sports Injury?
If you get a sports injury, you want to make sure you can get back to doing the physical activities you enjoy without hurting your body even more. Getting treatment as soon as possible after your injury gives you the best chance to heal fast and prevent re-injury so you can lift, swim, dance, hike, golf, climb, and play to your heart’s content.
Physical therapists are experts in the body’s strength, flexibility, balance, and other movement mechanics necessary for any kind of sport. Our team can help you regain your strength through simple exercises, stretches, and techniques that help alleviate pain and swelling post-injury so your body can heal. Plus, you’ll have our support to ensure you regain your strength and movement at a good pace, which reduces your risk of re-injury.
What Types of Injuries Can Physical Therapy Rehab?
Physical therapy is fantastic for rehabilitation after many types of sports injuries, such as:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Bone fractures
- Dislocated joints
- Contusions (bruising)
- Tendonitis
- Rotator cuff tears or strains
- Shin splints
- Meniscus tears
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ligament tears
- Bursitis
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
What Can Happen if I Don’t Get Physical Therapy After a Sports Injury?
By forgoing physical therapy after a sports injury, you can end up “kicking the can down the road” in terms of your mobility and function. For example, say you injured your shoulder due to poor form when lifting weights or swinging a golf club. You can rest and give your shoulder time to heal on its own, but what happens when you go back to lifting or golfing? You’ll end up re-injuring the area eventually because you haven’t fixed the poor form—likely because you aren’t even aware of it.
Eventually, many injuries can lead to scar tissue, which can limit your strength and range of motion. It can also lead to other pains and injuries nearby which can keep you out of the game for even longer. Or, if you don’t give your body enough time to heal and go right back into the same level of activity you had before your injury, you can end up in even more pain. Physical therapy prevents all of these issues by pairing you with an expert who can help you heal faster and learn how to move correctly so you can enjoy your favorite physical activities.
Why Choose Hands-On Physical Therapy for Sports Injury Rehab?
Even if you’ve tried physical therapy before, you’ve never experienced it like this. At Hands-On Physical Therapy, we take a different approach to helping our patients recover their strength, range of motion, and balance after a sports injury. Our expert therapists use advanced diagnostic technology to truly see your pain. Then we utilize proven, hands-on physical therapy techniques to alleviate your pain and get you moving confidently again.
Our Advanced Diagnostic Technology
Some of the advanced diagnostic technology we use to help pinpoint the root causes of your pain for customized treatments include:
- Electromyography (EMG) – a simple test that evaluates the condition of your muscles by measuring their electrical activity both while contracting and at rest.
- Nerve conduction studies (NCS) – a test that measures electrical activity through your nerves to determine if they are healthy and functioning well.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) – a diagnostic tool to see inside your body to determine what effects your muscles and joints are having on your pain levels.
What to Expect When Starting Sports Injury Rehab with a Physical Therapist
We believe that education is vital if you want to be active in sports or other physical activities and take care of your body. The more you know, the better you can handle your recovery and prevent re-injury when you get back to your game. Our team will work with you on your customized therapy plan, answer your questions, and advise you on how to alleviate your pain and improve your healing.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Myofascial release
- Ice and/or heat
- Joint mobilization
- Trigger point therapy
- Kinesio taping
- Manual therapy
- Massage
- Laser therapy
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Many patients worry that doing any amount of exercise—including physical therapy exercises—will only make their pain worse. But it’s actually inactivity that worsens your pain by weakening your muscles and reducing your range of motion over time. By doing simple exercises with our physical therapists, you can:
- Reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation
- Improve muscle strength
- Build range of motion in the affected area
- Regain your ability to move with confidence
- Get back to your favorite sport or physical activity faster
Plus, you don’t have to do it alone! Our expert physical therapists will be with you every step of the way, not only to encourage you but to ensure you approach your treatment safely and effectively.
What Our Patients Have to Say
“Hand-On Physical Therapy helped me through my 2022 TCS NYC Marathon training and recovery. My knees didn’t hurt at all during the race and I know I owe it to Alec! Thanks so much again!” –E.R. [link]
“Hands On Physical Therapy was a great experience that helped get me back on track after a sports related injury. Emily and the entire team did a great job looking at my individual issue and helping develop a plan for reducing pain and helping me. Very professional staff and well equipped facility. Highly recommend!” –J.P. [link]
“I’m not one to typically leave reviews but this business has dramatically changed my rehabilitation process and overall athleticism! Highly recommend going here if you have recently been injured. They truly care about your well being!” –J.O. [link]
Schedule Your Appointment with Hands-On Physical Therapy
You don’t have to tough out a sports injury on your own. No matter if you’re a professional athlete, a member of a team, or just trying to be more physically active, Hands-On Physical Therapy is here to make your journey easier. Our expert physical therapists will help you regain your strength, alleviate your pain, and live the active life you deserve. Call us at (929) 647-3721 or click the link below to schedule your physical therapy evaluation today.