Sports medicine is an important way for athletes to ensure they are recovering properly from injuries and preventing future injuries from occurring. If you are experiencing pain or instability while performing a desired athletic activity, sports medicine may be right for you. Residents of Parlin, NJ, should look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Sayreville/Parlin.
As the largest private physical therapy practice in the state of New Jersey, we are committed to providing evidence-based, outcome-driven care to New Jersey residents. Our skilled experts continually research the latest science in sports medicine to be able to provide our athletes with the most effective, time-sensitive path to recovery.
What Sports Commonly Require Sports Medicine?
Any physical activity can result in the need for sports medicine, regardless of the level. However, common sports that our patients participate in are:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
How to Recover from a Muscle Strain
A muscle strain refers to damage where the muscle connects with the tendon. This muscle damage can also result in damage to surrounding blood vessels, causing bruising and nerve pain.
A muscle strain can be identified by our trained professionals, who will look for symptoms such as swelling, bruising, discoloration, pain at rest or in motion, muscle weakness, and inability to engage the muscle. If you feel you have experienced a muscle strain, it is advised that you follow these guidelines while waiting for a consultation with one of our sports medicine experts:
- Take an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (if on blood-thinning medication, take acetaminophen)
- Protect the strained muscle from further use or injury by resting it
- Ice the area for 20 minutes every hour
- Compress the area gently with an elastic bandage
- Elevate the injured area
Once our sports medicine therapists have performed a diagnostic assessment, they will work with you to develop a treatment plan and milestones along the way to your recovery. This often involves exercises, gentle stretching, endurance and strength work, ice/heat, compression, and soft tissue mobilization. Soft tissue mobilization prevents scar tissue from being formed or reduces fibrous tissue that inhibits range-of-motion.
Healing a muscle strain generally takes between 3 to 6 weeks, however, more severe strains may take longer. It is our priority to help you get back to your sport in the least amount of time possible with the highest level of fitness. We will discuss your goals and training needs, as well as how physical therapy will fit into your schedule. It is important to completely heal a strain before returning to strenuous activity or the muscle damage may worsen and take an increased amount of time to heal.
Contact Us Today
Athletes of all levels can benefit from sports medicine, and Twin Boro Physical Therapy is here to deliver the best care available. If you live or work in Parlin, NJ, and would like to see how sports medicine can improve your performance, visit Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Sayreville/Parlin. We can be reached by calling 732-238-8484.
