For athletes, minimal downtime after injuries is important to prevent losing strength and skill. Because of this, having an experienced sports medicine expert is crucial. Residents who live or work in Toms River, NJ, should feel confident in trusting Twin Boro Physical Therapy with their sports medicine and rehabilitation needs.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been voted the best private physical therapy practice in the state of New Jersey, and many of our skilled experts have been providing residents with high-quality care for over 25 years. When we work with athletes, we know that specific areas of the body must suffer increased repetition and strain that is not typically found in daily life. Because of this, functional training and individual training plans ensure our patients are on the most effective and efficient road to recovery are of the utmost importance.
Take Advantage of Direct Access
When it comes to sports, injuries always seem to happen at the worst times. Maybe there’s a big competition coming up, or you’re on the brink of a new skill, or you just felt like you were getting into a consistent training routine. Whatever the situation, getting into rehabilitation quickly can be the difference between a quick recovery or prolonged rehabilitation.
To help our sports medicine patients come into the office quickly, we recommend taking advantage of Direct Access. With Direct Access, you don’t need a physician’s referral to come for a Free Injury Screen. Our skilled sports medicine professionals will assess your condition and recommend the best course of treatment. We look at everything from the severity of the injury to your complete body history to curate a training routine that meets your needs. If your injury is outside the scope of our care, we will recommend your next step so you don’t miss a beat in your recovery journey.
Why is Stretching Important?
Stretching is a step of your daily workout that is perhaps the most integral part of avoiding injuries. Stretching before exercise allows your muscles to loosen and prepares them to be resistant to the harsh impacts of training. When your muscles can withstand impact, you reduce the likelihood of tears or other injuries. Stretching before exercise also releases tension and relaxes the body, allowing for freer movement and better coordination.
Stretching after exercise is equally important. Stretching after exercise improves circulation and helps torn muscle fibers repair and heal. This helps to alleviate or prevent any soreness of the muscles and speeds the recovery of any minor sprains or strains.
Stretching tips:
- Hold stretches for 10 to 15 seconds
- Breathe deeply as you stretch, deepening the stretch on exhales
- Don’t bounce in your stretches
- Don’t stretch too far, aim for a slight stretch then gradually go deeper over time
- Don’t stretch in areas you feel your range of motion is limited
- Don’t stretch too quickly after an injury, seek the advice of one of our trained sports medicine experts
- Vary your stretches to target different muscles
If you feel sports medicine may be right for you, and you live or work in Toms River, NJ, contact our Twin Boro Physical Therapy office to be connected with a sports medicine and rehabilitation expert. We can be contacted by calling 732-255-7888.
