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Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a serious athlete, sports injuries are a fact of life. A twisted ankle or an aching back can usually be treated at home. But for those breaks and tears that call for immediate medical attention, or those pains that just aren’t going away, physiotherapy is often a critical part of the healing process.

Common Sports Injuries

Whether it’s an immediate, dramatic break or damage that accumulates over time, sports can do some serious damage. The workout-related problems our physical therapist frequently treat include:

Repetitive stress conditions

Arthritis and tendonitis often stem from sports moves like swinging a racket or throwing a ball. Joints and muscles can become inflamed in vulnerable areas, including shoulders, elbows, hips, ankles and knees.

Torn tendons and ligaments

Those dramatic jumps, twists and stretches can result in equally dramatic “snapped” tissues, especially in the knees, shoulders and groin. Surgery followed by physiotherapy is often the prescription.

Strained back

Sometimes that sore lower back pain just won’t go away with basic home care. In such cases, our physical therapist will work with you to rebuild strength and flexibility.

Fractures and breaks

When you have a bone injury during a game or workout, a trip to the emergency room usually results in a cast to promote healing. But as your bone is recovering, the muscles around it are weakening. Physiotherapy helps to strengthen the affected area following a fracture.

Rehab Therapy

Some sports injuries require surgery or other medical procedures as the first line of defense. In fact, postoperative physiotherapy is key for transitioning back to normalcy. Similarly, when your injury requires a cast or some form of bracing, our team will help you rebound from the diminished strength and range of movement that happens while the limb is out of commission.

Prevention

Athletes know that the best way to avoid injury or re-injury is to build up strength and flexibility. Working out at the gym is great, but our physical therapists will guide you through specific moves that help you avoid future injuries based on your sport and your specific build. We’ll also talk you through strategies you can implement when you’re back on the field.

Get “Back on Track” ASAP

Don’t wait to begin your sports injury recovery or prevention program. Our physical therapists are trained in the specific art of dealing with sports injuries, and we’ll have you back to fighting form in no time! Contact us at Provo, Lehi & Orem, UT clinics to schedule an appointment to get back to the sport you love as soon as possible.