• About
    • Our Practice
    • Our Locations
    • Our Team
    • Join Our Team
  • What We Treat
    • Sciatica & Back Pain Relief
    • Neck Pain Relief
    • Hip and Knee Pain Relief
    • Foot and Ankle Pain Relief
    • Shoulder Pain Relief
    • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain Relief
    • Pain Relief for Arthritis
    • Balance & Gait Disorder
    • Chronic Pain Relief
    • Dizziness & Vertigo
    • Fall Prevention
    • Headaches
    • Incontinence
    • Lymphedema
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Pediatric Incontinence
    • Pediatric Pain Relief
    • Pelvic Pain Relief
    • Pre-Surgical Rehab
    • Post-Surgical Rehab
    • Sports Injuries
    • Stroke and Brain Injury
    • TMJ Dysfunction
    • Whiplash
    • Work Injuries
    • View More Conditions
  • How We Treat
    • Electrical Stimulation
    • Graston Technique
    • Kinesio Taping
    • Joint Mobilization
    • Lymphatic Therapy
    • Manual Therapy
    • McKenzie Method
    • Myofascial Release
    • Orthotics
    • Therapeutic Exercise
    • Vestibular Therapy
    • Work Hardening
    • Work Conditioning
  • Fitness Center
  • PATIENT INFO
    • Patient Info / Forms
    • Insurance Info
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Refer a Friend
    • FAQs
  • Health Tips
    • Health Blog
    • Workshops
    • Newsletters
  • Contact
  • Palmyra, MO 573-769-6166Florence, SC 843-536-4888
    • Palmyra, MO 573-769-6166 Location Please Select an option below for us to best direct your call

    • New Patient / Inquiries
    • Current Patient
    • Other
    • Florence, SC 843-536-4888 Location Please Select an option below for us to best direct your call

    • New Patient / Inquiries
    • Current Patient
    • Other
  • Call Us
    • Palmyra, MO 573-769-6166
    • Florence, SC 843-536-4888
  • Review Us
    • Review Us - Palmyra
    • Review Us - Florence
  • Request APPOINTMENT
  • About
    • Our Practice
    • Our Locations
    • Our Team
    • Join Our Team
  • What We Treat
    • Sciatica & Back Pain Relief
    • Neck Pain Relief
    • Hip and Knee Pain Relief
    • Foot and Ankle Pain Relief
    • Shoulder Pain Relief
    • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain Relief
    • Pain Relief for Arthritis
    • Balance & Gait Disorder
    • Chronic Pain Relief
    • Dizziness & Vertigo
    • Fall Prevention
    • Headaches
    • Incontinence
    • Lymphedema
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Pediatric Incontinence
    • Pediatric Pain Relief
    • Pelvic Pain Relief
    • Pre-Surgical Rehab
    • Post-Surgical Rehab
    • Sports Injuries
    • Stroke and Brain Injury
    • TMJ Dysfunction
    • Whiplash
    • Work Injuries
    • View More Conditions
  • How We Treat
    • Electrical Stimulation
    • Graston Technique
    • Kinesio Taping
    • Joint Mobilization
    • Lymphatic Therapy
    • Manual Therapy
    • McKenzie Method
    • Myofascial Release
    • Orthotics
    • Therapeutic Exercise
    • Vestibular Therapy
    • Work Hardening
    • Work Conditioning
  • Fitness Center
  • PATIENT INFO
    • Patient Info / Forms
    • Insurance Info
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Refer a Friend
    • FAQs
  • Health Tips
    • Health Blog
    • Workshops
    • Newsletters
  • Contact
Sports Injuries Clinic Florence, SC & Palmyra, MO
Home » What We Treat » Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

Physical Therapy Can Help You Return to the Sport You Love

How to Get Back to Your Peak Physical Form: Treating Sports Injuries With Physical Therapy

You don’t have to be a pro in order to be considered an athlete. Some athletes train to compete while others train simply to progress in a sport and become stronger. Whatever your case may be, our Palmyra or Florence physical therapy clinic can help you in the unfortunate event that you sustain a sports injury.

How do sports injuries occur?

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.

One of the most important aspects to rehabilitating a sports injury is treating it as soon as possible. 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.

What type of injury do I have?

There are a number of different injuries that can occur while performing athletic activity; however, the most common forms of sports injury include:

Strain or “pulled muscle”

A strain, also referred to as a “pulled muscle,” occurs when a tendon connecting your muscle to bone is stretched beyond its limits. Once the tendon is stretched, it is more likely that it will be strained once again.

Sprain

A sprain is similar to a strain, but they are not quite the same. A sprain occurs when a ligament connecting one bone to another is stretched beyond its limits. Much like a strain, once a sprain occurs and a ligament is stretched, it is more likely that it’ll occur again.

Shin splints

The medical term for shin splint is “medial tibial stress syndrome,” referring to pain that is felt in the shin bones. This pain is typically caused by stress placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it. Shin splints are painful and often debilitating; however, they can be avoided by wearing proper footwear, warming up before exercise, and strengthening your core and leg muscles.

Knee injuries

Your knee is the most complex joint in your body and is therefore one of the most commonly injured body parts. Knee injuries may include dull aches that run from your hip to your knee, repetitive use injuries making it difficult to move the knee, or more severe injuries such as an ACL tear.

How does physical therapy help?

Our Palmyra and Florence physical therapists are highly trained movement specialists. Through physical evaluations, they are able to examine the moving body in order to prescribe the best treatment plan for your specific needs. They may also review diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound. Once your diagnosis has been determined, your physical therapist will create a specialized treatment plan for you, taking into account the nature of your injury, your fitness level, and your lifestyle.

Your treatment plan will typically 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. These are all done to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injury from occurring in the future.

If you have recently sustained a sports injury, call Priority Physical Therapy today to find out more about how we can help you return quickly and safely to the activities you love. We can set up a consultation for you and get you started on the road to pain relief and recovery!

  • Quick Links

    • Patient Info / forms
    • Our Locations
    • FAQs
    • View more Conditions
  • Are You Ready To Live Pain-Free?

    Request APPOINTMENT
  • Latest Health Posts

    Back Pain

    Back Pain Can Have Many Causes – Could Yours Be From a Herniated Disc?

    Read More

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR HEALTH BLOG

Priority Physical Therapy

Priority Physical Therapy in Palmyra, MO

ADDRESS

1219 S. Main St.
Palmyra, MO 63461

PHONE

P: (573) 769-6166

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon: 7 AM – 5 PM
Tues: 7 AM – 5 PM
Wed: 7 AM – 5 PM
Thurs: 7 AM – 5 PM
Fri: 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

VIEW ON MAP

Priority Physical Therapy in Florence, SC

ADDRESS

2521 S. Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501

PHONE

P: (843) 536-4888

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon: 7 AM – 5 PM
Tues: 7 AM – 5 PM
Wed: 7 AM – 5 PM
Thurs: 7 AM – 5 PM
Fri: 7 AM – 12 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

VIEW ON MAP

What We Treat

  • Sciatica & Back Pain Relief
  • Neck Pain Relief
  • Hip and Knee Pain Relief
  • Foot and Ankle Pain Relief
  • Shoulder Pain Relief
  • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain Relief
  • Pain Relief for Arthritis
  • Balance & Gait Disorder
  • Chronic Pain Relief
  • Dizziness & Vertigo
  • Fall Prevention
  • Headaches
  • Incontinence
  • Lymphedema
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Pediatric Pain Relief
  • Pelvic Pain Relief
  • Post-Surgical Rehab
  • Pre-Surgical Rehab
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stroke and Brain Injury
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Whiplash
  • Work Injuries
  • View More Conditions

Services We Provide

  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Graston Technique
  • Kinesio Taping
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Lymphatic Therapy
  • Manual Therapy
  • McKenzie Method
  • Myofascial Release
  • Orthotics
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Work Hardening
  • Work Conditioning
© Priority Physical Therapy 2021 | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Business Center
Practice Promotions