After a sports injury or corrective surgery therapists at Scott Physical Therapy develop individualized recovery programs to address a host of orthopedic problems including those affecting the shoulder, back, neck, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, or foot.Sports physical therapy promote healing, restores range of motion, increases endurance, and helps athletes get back in to the game. It combines exercise, strength training, gait training, manual therapy techniques, and education to promote optimum health and maximize function.
Some of the more common sports injuries are:
- Fractures
- Sprains & Strains
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Tennis or Golfer’s elbow
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Meniscus Tear
- Achilles Tendon Tear
The goal of sports injury physical therapy is to treat, rehabilitate, recondition, and return the physically active population to their prior activity level. We emphasize the importance of early injury recognition and treatment. Our focus is for a quick and safe return to activities.
