Sports injuries can really set you back from your favorite activities and competitions. Furthermore, due to the high-speed nature of most sports injuries, the trauma to muscles, tissues, and joints can be severe. Common injuries include ligament sprains, muscle strains, and fractures. Do not wait until you are crippled with pain. The right physical therapy can effectively treat your sports injury to get you back to your activities pain-free and safely.
At Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will evaluate your injury tailoring the treatment plan to your specific sport, style of play, and position. Our attention to detail when it comes to athletes of all ages has powerful results!
For more information, Contact us at our Fremont, NE clinic.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat:
- Pre and Post Operation Rehab
- Post Fracture Rehab
- Sprain/Strain
- Balance and Proprioception Retraining
- Progressive Resistance Exercise
- Sports Specific Training
- Return to Sports Training for a variety of sports/athletics
- Speed, Quickness and Endurance Training
- Core Training
Treatment for sports injuries in Fremont, NE
Injuries are common during any sporting season and are classified as either traumatic or overuse.
A specific incident causes traumatic injuries, such as:
- Sprains (i.e., ankle or ACL)
- Strains, including pulled muscles
- Concussions (i.e., football collisions, soccer ball heading, falls, etc.)
Overuse injuries, however, are caused by repetitive movements and/or poor technique performed over time. Overuse injuries include the following:
- Tendinitis (i.e., shin splints, jumper’s knee)
- Repetitive stress with poor technique (i.e., stress fractures, throwing injuries)
Sprains are a common injury in sports. Ligaments connect your bones. A sprain can occur when a ligament is stretched beyond its limits. When a ligament is stretched, it becomes looser and more prone to being sprained again in the future.
Strains, also known as pulled muscles, are similar to sprains but affect muscles and tendons rather than ligaments. Tendons are the fibrous bands that connect your muscles to your bones. A strain can occur when a tendon is stretched beyond its limit. If the tendon is injured, it must be completely healed or it can lead to chronic overuse.
We will conduct an injury screening to identify any underlying conditions that may result in future injuries. If and when we identify limitations and weaknesses, we will address them head-on in order to resolve them fully.
As you progress through rehabilitation, the intensity and complexity of your program will be increased. To prepare your body for the demands of a competitive sports season, our team will incorporate sports-specific training. We will work hard to get you ready for the start of your season.
Tired of sitting on the bench? To heal sports injuries, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy today!
Sports can improve a person’s health and happiness, but they also carry the risk of injury, whether you’re a weekend warrior or a highly competitive athlete! Our physical therapists at Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in Fremont, NE are highly skilled at treating all types of athletes and their various injuries. We will work with you to get you back on the field as soon as possible!