Participating in sports puts a lot of physical demand on your body. To keep up with or outshine the competition, you must train hard and compete harder. However, as you push yourself harder and harder, you increase your chances of getting injured.
Injuries for athletes are major setbacks that keep them from doing what they love and overcoming the competition. That’s why many injured athletes choose to work with a sports therapist to improve the recovery process.
Reasons an injured athlete should see a sports therapist
- Reduced pain during recovery — One of the symptoms of most injuries is chronic pain. Sports therapists can help reduce pain while recovering with a variety of techniques.
For example, they may help build the strength and flexibility of the muscles surrounding the injured area to help reduce pressure off of it. Or, they may use electrical stimulation to soothe pain and keep the muscles healthy and active. The exact techniques a sports therapist may use in your treatment will depend on the nature and severity of your injury. - Faster recovery time — A major issue of sports injuries is they keep athletes from enjoying their favorite activities. Sports therapists can identify the ways an injury is affecting your body so they can develop a treatment to help you recover faster. Your recovery is always done at a pace that’s right for you. Sports therapists know your limits and will never push you too hard and cause further harm.
- Better quality of recovery — Recovering from an injury without the assistance of a sports therapist may result in a less-than-optimal condition. Sports therapists can help break down scar tissue that limits your range of motion and affects your ability to compete.
- Reduced chances of future injury — Most sports therapy treatments include an element of improving the strength and flexibility of an athlete. This not only helps treat pain and improve the quality of recovery, but it also helps prevent future similar injuries.
Visit Panther Physical Therapy for sports therapy
Athletes of all levels who have been injured can visit a physical therapist at Panther Physical Therapy for sports therapy. Even if you haven’t been injured, you can still visit a sports therapist to improve your physical condition and lower your chances of getting hurt. Contact our team today to learn more about sports therapy or to schedule an initial appointment.