Whether you’ve been playing the game your whole life, or you just picked up a new sport, all athletes run the risk of injury. If you live or work in Fair Lawn, NJ, and are looking for the best sports rehabilitation, look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been serving New Jersey residents with high-quality care since 1980. Many of our experts are trained specifically in sports medicine, and we understand that minimal recovery time is especially important for our athlete clientele. We utilize the latest evidence-based methods, state-of-the-art equipment, and many years of experience to ensure we are providing our patients with the most effective and efficient road to recovery.
Many of our experts have over 25 years of experience, and this experience has led us to be voted as the best private physical therapy practice in the state of New Jersey. With 51 convenient locations across 16 counties, you are never far from high-quality care.
Sports Therapy FAQ
How common are sports injuries in children?
Very common! In fact, 3.5 million injuries occur every year for children ages 5-14 participating in organized sports. These injuries are most common in contact and collision sports, such as football.
When do most sports injuries occur?
Most injuries occur during practice (62% of all sports injuries). This makes sense because athletes spend a much higher percentage of their time in practice rather than at competitive events. Beyond this, practice is often a time to try new skills, which can lead to injury when not spotted correctly or performed with the correct form.
What is treated by a sports medicine expert?
Typically, injuries that commonly occur during sports or team physical activity are treated by sports medicine professionals. These primarily include musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, including but not limited to:
- Bone fractures
- Overuse injuries
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand injuries (commonly sprains)
- Hip, knee, ankle, foot injuries (commonly sprains)
- Strains
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Injury prevention
- Sports-related concussions.
Do you need to be an athlete to use sports medicine services?
While most of our sports medicine patients are involved in athletics in some capacity, sports medicine can also be helpful for those looking to begin a sport or up their physical activity. Our sports medicine experts can help provide strength and flexibility exercises designed to prepare your body for an increase in physical activity.
Depending on the sport you are interested in learning, specific parts of the body may require more fitness than others. Our sports medicine physical therapists can provide functional training, which is training designed around specific movements that mimic those you will perform in the sport. This can significantly help reduce the likelihood of injury.
Do sports medicine therapists provide counseling?
While rehabilitation services are generally limited to physical rehabilitation, sports medicine experts often provide insights focused on decisions about whether to return to your sport. After a significant injury, athletes often face an uphill battle to return to the same level of expertise. While it can be (and often is!) done, our therapists can provide a realistic road to recovery and let you know what to expect when returning to athletics.
Ready to get started?
If you feel sports medicine may be right for you, and you live or work in Fair Lawn, NJ, contact our Twin Boro Physical Therapy Fair Lawn location to get started. We can be reached by calling 201-794-4417 or by visiting our website.
