Are you interested in seeing whether physical therapy can help improve your quality of life? Our highly skilled physical therapists, hand therapists, and occupational therapists can assess your current condition and create a roadmap to recovery. If you live or work in Weehawken, New Jersey, and are ready to get started, check out our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Hoboken to get started today.
For over 40 years, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been providing residents of New Jersey with state-of-the-art rehabilitation and functional training services. We are committed to our patient success and are determined to help everyone reach levels of mobility they didn’t believe possible.
Every patient is unique, and we recognize that there is a continuum between the patient who has full dependence at home and the patient training for ultra-athletic goals. We are determined to help move our patients along this continuum and do just that with our trademarked One2FourTM program.
In addition to our One2FourTM program, each patient is connected one-on-one with their physical therapist. This helps to deepen the relationship between the patient and the provider. It also allows for the incorporation of manual therapy techniques such as joint manipulation, massage, and manual strengthening and stretching exercises.
Skateboarding Injury FAQ
What are the biggest risk factors for a skateboarding injury?
First-time skateboarders who have been practices for less than one week account for 1/3 of all skateboarding injuries that are seen in emergency rooms. These injuries tend to be more common with boys, specifically under the age of 15.
In addition to this, these risk factors increase the likelihood of an injury:
- Being taller and having a high center of gravity
- Balance, reaction, and coordination difficulties
- Overestimating danger or difficulty of the skill
- Misjudging barriers and ramps
- Not looking out for traffic
What are common skateboarding injuries?
Common skateboarding injuries include head injuries, hand/wrist/shoulder injuries, and ankle injuries.
Concussions are the most dangerous and commonly seen skateboarding injury, landing many skateboarders in the hospital. It is important to wear a helmet when skating to minimize the likelihood of this.
Hand, wrist, and shoulder injuries often happen when losing balance on the board and falling off, often at fast speeds. Ankle injuries generally happen in the same fashion, losing balance on the board when moving quickly or trying new tricks.
What are the main causes of severe injury?
Most severe injuries in skateboarding come from one of the following causes:
- Losing control at a high speed
- Running into the road or another skater
- Not properly building up to skills
- Skating on hazardous surfaces
How to prevent skating injuries?
The best thing you can do to prevent skating injuries is to wear the proper safety equipment. This includes helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. Wearing slip-resistant shoes is also important.
Beyond this, properly warming up and improving skill-level at a slow pace is important to prevent injuries. Overestimating skill level or difficulty of a new move is a top cause of injury.
Contact Us Today
Whether you’re a physical therapy veteran or this would be your first session, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is here to help. Residents of Weehawken, New Jersey, should check out our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Hoboken to get started. We can be reached by visiting our website or by calling 201-963-8808.
