Sports Injuries

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Return to Your Sport Faster with Effective Sports Injury Treatment!

Get Back in the Game with a Specialized Treatment Plan!

Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, it is important to stay safe while performing your sport, but sports injuries should not stop you.

Any injury sustained during physical activity can be categorized as a sports injury – and at Physical Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation, we’re here to get you off the sidelines and back in the game!

Don’t simply wait around for your injury to heal – get back to the sport you love quicker with the help of one of our dedicated physical therapists in Silver Spring and Riverdale Park.

Contact us today to schedule your first session!

Common Sports Injuries

Sprain
A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn, often due to sudden twisting or impact, leading to pain, swelling, and limited mobility.
Knee Injuries
Knee injuries, such as ACL tears or meniscus damage, often result from sudden stops, twists, or direct impacts during sports activities.
Strain or "Pulled Muscle"
A strain involves overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons, commonly caused by overuse or improper lifting, resulting in pain and stiffness.
Shin Splints
Shin splints cause pain along the shinbone, typically due to repetitive stress from running or jumping, especially on hard surfaces.

What Caused My Sports Injury?

One of the most important aspects of sports injury rehabilitation is treating it as soon as possible. The term “sports injury” is all-encompassing, including any type of injury that occurs while performing an athletic activity.

It can happen just the same by lifting heavy weights at the gym or running in ill-fitted shoes, as it can by swinging a bat too aggressively or rolling your ankle on the soccer field.

Your treatment plan and duration of recovery will vary depending on how severe the injury is, your health history, and whether or not the injury requires surgical intervention.

How Will Physical Therapy Help Me Get Back in the Game?

Our therapists are movement experts who can help you reach your physical goals.

They will prescribe an individualized treatment plan for you based on your specific needs, in order to help get you back in the game as quickly as possible.

Your plan will likely include manual therapy to increase your range of motion and reduce scar tissue, stretches to improve balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises to enhance the injured area, as well as its surrounding areas.

This will be done after first performing a diagnostic exam, and our physical therapist may also review diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound. Treatment plans will take into account the nature of your injury, your fitness level, and your lifestyle.

These are all done to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injuries from occurring in the future.

Ready to Return to Your Sport?

At Physical Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation, we’ll help you recover as quickly as possible so you can return to the sport you love!

Contact us today at Silver Spring and Riverdale Park Centers to schedule an appointment!

Your Next Steps…

  • Request an appointment
  • Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
  • Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
  • Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
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