Sports Physical Therapy in Merrick, NY helps athletes deal with pain caused by sports, whether from an accident or normal wear and tear of the body during play. A professional sport therapist will have extensive knowledge in all sport injuries and not a little bit of knowledge in many therapy conditions. You want a therapist that knows sports injuries above anything else. They will treat several different sport injuries using specific techniques.
Jumper’s Knee
Jumper’s Knee is a common sport injury caused by repeated use of the knee. Symptoms begin as pain right below the kneecap. This pain will appear during exercise but disappear quickly once you stop using the knee. This is the first sign of Jumper’s Knee and you should start taking care of the problem right away. If it progresses, you’ll feel pain whenever you use your knee. Sport therapists will use laser treatment and ultrasound treatments for the injury. It reduces pain and helps speed up the healing process.
Hamstring Strain
Another common sport injury is hamstring strain. It is recognized by a sharp pain that shoots down the back of the thigh. It is often caused by overuse, especially from running. The pain is so bad that athletes can’t continue to play. Hamstring strain is treated with a rehabilitation program that involves pulling, bending, and stretching the leg to help strengthen the muscles. Massage is also used to help increase blood flow that will speed up the healing process.
Rotator Cuff Injury
There are four rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. Injury to any one of them is painful. It is often caused by overuse, such as from throwing a tennis ball into the air repeatedly. An injury might happen once, and with proper care might never happen again. Chronic rotator cuff injuries happen frequently and required stronger rehabilitation and possible surgery. Sport therapists will use massage technique on acute injuries and rely on stronger stretching and strengthening techniques if the injury is bad.
Any athlete can experience sport injuries on many parts of the body. Sport therapists can work with you to ease the pain and speed up the healing process. With a rehabilitation regiment, there is much less chance of surgery. Click Here for more information on sport therapy.
