Professional Physical Therapy NJ Aids in Recovery from Common Summer Sports Injuries
NJ summers are synonymous with active lifestyles and athletes of all ages and skill levels. From competitive baseball tournaments to weekend pick-up games of basketball, summer sports are officially in full swing for both children and adults. Unfortunately, any activity comes with a risk for injury that may require professional physical therapy.
Some of the most common sports that lead to injuries in the summer, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, include:
- Basketball
- Bike riding
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Trampolines
- Inline skating
- Horseback riding
- Weightlifting
- Volleyball
How Professional Physical Therapy NJ Can Aid in Recovery from Common Summer Sports Injuries
Over the summer months at Twin Boro, Professional Physical Therapy NJ, we see a lot of different sports injuries. Here are a few of the most common:
Ligament or Tendon Tear
Some of the most painful injuries stem from muscle tears in the shoulder, knee, hip or groin. Sometimes surgery is necessary to repair the tear, followed by professional physical therapy to recondition the damaged tissues.
But, often professional physical therapy alone can help individuals recover from these soft tissue injuries or at least prepare the individual for surgical intervention. Pre-surgery professional physical therapy has been found to achieve greater outcomes.
Fractures
From walking the trails to water skiing, fractures can happen any time. Young or old, a fracture must be immobilized but during this time, the muscles can weaken. Professional physical therapy can help return muscle tissue back to a healthy state, but even then, physical therapy can be started for those joints that are still mobile. Once the all the joints are allowed to move again, professional physical therapy is needed for those joints and muscles to learn to move normally once again.
Dislocations
Dislocations are often caused by a fall or a blow during a contact sport. They can occur in any large joint such as the shoulder or knee, or small joint such as the fingers or toes.
Tendinitis
Commonly at tendons at the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, or wrist, tendinitis involves inflammation of those tendons generally due to repetitive minor impact. Professional physical therapy involves exercises and stretches to help the athlete minimize pain and improve mobility.
Arthritis
While many think of arthritis as a condition that only affects the elderly, young athletes who suffer from ligament tears, fractures that go through the joints or bruised cartilage become more susceptible to arthritis. Many athletes deal with the effects of arthritis, such as stiff joints, due to irregular or repetitive motion such as throwing a ball. Professional physical therapy can help to maintain mobility and strengthen the affected joint(s).
Get Back in the Game with Twin Boro Professional Physical Therapy NJ
Regardless of the sport an individual is playing the key to a quick and full recovery is to address the injury quickly. Many sports injuries end up getting worse if not treated right away and long-term damage, both physically and financially, can skyrocket if the athlete ignores the pain for too long. While every injury may not always require professional physical therapy, at Twin Boro in NJ, the goal of our experienced rehabilitation experts is to evaluate the athlete and help them get back in the game – pain free.
While many injuries are preventable, we also know sports are also unpredictable and we are here for you if they happen. At Twin Boro professional physical therapy in NJ, we work with patients to develop their individualized treatment plans covering pain management rehabilitation and prevention of sports-related injuries.
If you think you’ve sustained an injury that requires attention or have questions, contact us online or search the nearest NJ location near you to speak with someone directly.
Why Choose Twin Boro
Voted Readers’ Choice Best of New Jersey in 2013, Twin Boro has provided NJ residents with high quality physical therapy and rehab for over 38 years! It’s our award winning approach, proven results and reputation that sets us apart. By incorporating the latest and most reliable scientific research and techniques into an effective evidence-based practice, we deliver only the highest standard of care with a unique one-on-one approach.
It’s no surprise that Twin Boro Physical Therapy has also been voted the best physical therapy practice in New Jersey by the readers of mycentraljersey.com.
