What is sports physical therapy? How its benefits athletes Sports Physical Therapy is a specialized practice focusing on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement of the physically-active individual.
Sports Injury Prevention The practice of sports physical therapy includes those interventions that assist the athletically-active individual in preventing injuries and then, if an injury occurs, continuing their pursuits with minimal disruptions. Areas of this practice include pre-participation screening, equipment recommendations, and cardiovascular fitness programs designed to assist in a safe and unremarkable return to activity.
What are the conditions/sports injuries that can be treated using sports therapy? Muscle Strain Muscle strain or pulled muscle is one of the most common sports injuries that often occur when a muscle is overstretched and torn. Muscle strains mainly affect the quadriceps, calves, quadriceps, groin, lower back, and shoulder.
Tendonitis Inflammation of the tendon is referred to as tendonitis, associated with overuse, but can also be developed when a traumatic injury creates micro-tears in the muscle fibers.
Stress Fracture Stress fractures are also a form of overuse injury. It occurs when the muscles can no longer absorb the pressure, thus resulting in a fracture. Stress fractures usually affect the lower legs and feet, and women athletes are more prone to such injuries than men. Sports physical therapy in Bellevue provides specialized treatment for active people experiencing physical difficulties caused by musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.