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5 Common Sports Injuries and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Understanding sports-related injuries and why physical therapy is the answer
Have you recently experienced a sports injury? Is your performance suffering because of persistent pain? Our The Fitness LAB physical therapists have proven results in helping athletes recover after injury and return safely to training and competition!
Millions of children, teenagers, and adults endure sports-related injuries each year. Although serious injuries are rare, some injuries can cause long-term effects if untreated.
Read full blogHow Runners Can Resolve Plantar Fasciitis With Physical Therapy
Are you a runner dealing with a bad case of plantar fasciitis? If you need clarification about resolving it, our The Fitness LAB physical therapists can help. Our sports physical therapists understand that results matter for any runner. We’ll get to the root cause(s) of your issues and get back running pain-free!
Plantar fasciitis is often an excruciating condition that makes walking more than a few steps a struggle and running impossible. It’s common with all types of runners, whether elite or novice and accounts for up to 10 percent of all running injuries yearly.
Read full blogHow Sports Physical Therapy Can Help an ACL Tear
Understanding an ACL tear and how our physical therapists at The Fitness LAB help
It is estimated that about 200,000 ACL injuries are diagnosed in the United States each year. An anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL tear) is a common injury to the knee that affects athletes such as soccer players, gymnasts, and basketball players. While ACL tears are frequently seen among athletes, people who don’t participate in sports can also experience the injury.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy and Runner’s Knee
What is runner’s knee, and how does physical therapy help?
If you’re experiencing pain around the kneecap that won’t go away or worsens with activity, you may have a common condition called runner’s knee. The condition is used to describe pain in and around the kneecap caused by different injuries or overuse. Runner’s knee can take you out of athletics because of pain, discomfort, and lack in functionality.
Fortunately, at The Fitness LAB in Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Parker, or Rino, CO, our sports therapists know exactly how to treat symptoms and get you back in practice as soon as possible!
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Recovery for Gymnasts
Common gymnastics injuries and how our physical therapists can help
Gymnasts are incredible athletes that focus on both strength and grace. Their bodies require many different capabilities, such as flexibility, resilience, and endurance. While gymnastics is a popular sport, it tends to involve lots of physical injuries such as fractures and sprains.
If you’re a gymnast with a recent injury or dealing with symptoms from a previous injury, give us a call at The Fitness Lab today!
Read full blogProven methods for preventing running-related injuries
Are you confused by all the information out there on how to prevent running-related injuries? Have you heard you should stretch and then heard you don’t need to stretch a few weeks later? What really works?
At The Fitness Lab, our physical therapists are known for their results when it comes to running-related injuries!
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise for overall health and wellness.
Read full blogSports-Related Sciatica and Radiating Pain
What exactly is sciatica, and how will physical therapy help?
If you’ve been struggling with burning, tingling, or aching in your extremities, it may be time to see a physical therapist about sciatica. Sciatica is one of the most common sports-related conditions that can significantly impact your athletic performance.
At The Fitness LAB, we’re experts in sciatica, radiating pain, and other sports-related injuries. Our ultimate goal is to resolve your symptoms and improve your body’s functions, so you can get back to performing as you used to.
Read full blogWhy Off-Season Training is the Key to Sports Injury Prevention
Physical therapy can help you make the most of your downtime
As an athlete, how do you typically spend your off-season? If you’re not maintaining a regular strength and conditioning program, you may be setting yourself up for injury when your sport kicks off again. At The Fitness LAB, our physical therapists will help you develop an off-season training program to help you play your best.
When off-season hits, many athletes feel at a loss, unsure how to approach their workouts without the structure of a sports-specific training schedule.
Read full blogAgility Training Can Help You Gain An Edge In Your Sport!
Are you an athlete looking to gain an edge in your sport and perform at the top of your game? Are you recovering from an injury and struggling to get your quickness back? At The Fitness LAB, our physical therapists are movement specialists and can help you learn to use speed and agility training to gain that edge you’ve been looking for!
Agility is defined as the ability to move quickly and easily.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help With Gymnastics Injuries
Have you struggled to get back on the beam after rolling your ankle? Do you notice your back still hurts after doing a back walkover? At The Fitness LAB, we have physical therapists who specialize in working with gymnasts. We understand the training and commitment needed to compete. Most importantly, we can help you recover from an injury and learn preventative strategies to keep you doing what you love! Gymnasts experience a multitude of injuries.
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