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With Americare Physical Therapy, you can accelerate your recovery, enhance your strength and flexibility, and reduce the risk of future injuries.

How are sports injuries treated?

Call a doctor when:

The Injury Causes Severe Pain, Swelling, Or Numbness

You Can’t Put Any Weight On The Area

An Old Injury Hurts Or Aches

An Old Injury Swells

The Joint Doesn’t Feel Normal Or Feels Unstable.

If You Don’t Have Any Of These Signs, It May Be Safe To Treat The Injury At Home. If The Pain Or Other Symptoms Get Worse, You Should Call Your Doctor. Use The RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, And Elevation) Method To Relieve Pain, Reduce Swelling, And Speed Healing. Follow These Four Steps Right After The Injury Occurs And Do So For At Least 48 Hours.

Here are some other things your doctor may do to treat your sports injury.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Your doctor will suggest that you take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen sodium. These drugs reduce swelling and pain. You can buy them at a drug store. Another common drug is acetaminophen. It may relieve pain, but it will not reduce swelling.

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From injury recovery to chronic pain relief, Americare Physical Therapy is here to support you every step of the way. Sports Injuries Physical Therapy” are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. Some are from accidents. Others can result from poor training practices or improper gear. Some people get injured when they are not in proper condition. Not warming up or stretching enough before you play or exercise can also lead to injuries. The most common sports injuries are. There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Sprained ankles, strained backs, and fractured hands are acute injuries. Request an appointment for physical therapy techniques Call US: (908) 389-9100/(732) 504-3232.

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Get back to the sport you love as soon as possible with Americare Physical Therapy.

Sports Injuries

We don't play around with the right treatment so that you can get right back into the game.

“Sports injuries” are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. Some are from accidents. Others can result from poor training practices or improper gear. Some people get injured when they are not in proper condition. Not warming up or stretching enough before you play or exercise can also lead to injuries. The most common sports injuries are:

Sprains And Strains

Knee Injuries

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Shin Splints

Fractures

Dislocations

What’s the Difference Between an Acute and a Chronic Injury?

There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Sprained ankles, strained backs, and fractured hands are acute injuries.

Signs of an acute injury include:

Sudden, Severe Pain

Swelling

Not Being Able To Place Weight On A Leg, Knee, Ankle, Or Foot

An Arm, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Or Finger That Is Very Tender

Not Being Able To Move A Joint As Normal

Extreme Leg Or Arm Weakness

A Bone Or Joint That Is Visibly Out Of Place.

Chronic injuries happen after you play a sport or exercise for a long time. Signs of a chronic injury include:

Pain When You Play

Pain When You Exercise

A Dull Ache When You Rest

Swelling.

How are sports injuries treated?

Call a doctor when:

The Injury Causes Severe Pain, Swelling, Or Numbness

You Can’t Put Any Weight On The Area

An Old Injury Hurts Or Aches

An Old Injury Swells

The Joint Doesn’t Feel Normal Or Feels Unstable.

If You Don’t Have Any Of These Signs, It May Be Safe To Treat The Injury At Home. If The Pain Or Other Symptoms Get Worse, You Should Call Your Doctor. Use The RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, And Elevation) Method To Relieve Pain, Reduce Swelling, And Speed Healing. Follow These Four Steps Right After The Injury Occurs And Do So For At Least 48 Hours.

Here are some other things your doctor may do to treat your sports injury.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Your doctor will suggest that you take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen sodium. These drugs reduce swelling and pain. You can buy them at a drug store. Another common drug is acetaminophen. It may relieve pain, but it will not reduce swelling.

Immobilization:

Immobilization is a common treatment for sports injuries. It keeps the injured area from moving and prevents more damage. Slings, splints, casts, and leg immobilizers are used to immobilize sports injuries.

Surgery:

In some cases, surgery is needed to fix sports injuries. Surgery can fix torn tendons and ligaments or put broken bones back in place. Most sports injuries don’t need surgery.

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation (Exercise):

Rehabilitation is a key part of treatment. It involves exercises that step by step get the injured area back to normal. Moving the injured area helps it to heal. The sooner this is done, the better. Exercises start by gently moving the injured body part through a range of motions. The next step is to stretch. After a while, weights may be used to strengthen the injured area.

As injury heals, scar tissue forms. After a while, the scar tissue shrinks. This shrinking brings the injured tissues back together. When this happens, the injured area becomes tight or stiff. This is when you are at greatest risk of injuring the area again. You should stretch the muscles every day. You should always stretch as a warmup before you play or exercise.

Don’t play your sport until you are sure you can stretch the injured area without pain, swelling, or stiffness. When you start playing again, start slowly. Build up step by step to full speed.

Rest:

Although it is good to start moving the injured area as soon as possible, you must also take time to rest after an injury. All injuries need time to heal; proper rest helps the process. Your doctor can guide you on the proper balance between rest and rehabilitation.

Other Therapies:

Other common therapies that help with the healing process include mild electrical currents (electrostimulation), cold packs (cryotherapy), heat packs (thermotherapy), sound waves (ultrasound), and massage.

What Can People Do to Prevent Sports Injuries?

Don’t bend your knees more than half way when doing knee bends.

Don’t twist your knees when you stretch. Keep your feet as flat as you can.

When jumping, land with your knees bent.

Do warmup exercises before you play any sport.

Always stretch before you play or exercise.

Don’t overdo it.

Cool down after hard sports or workouts.

Wear shoes that fit properly, are stable, and absorb shock.

Use the softest exercise surface you can find; don’t run on asphalt or concrete.

Run on flat surfaces.

For adults:

Don’t be a “weekend warrior.” Don’t try to do a week’s worth of activity in a day or two.

Learn to do your sport right. Use proper form to reduce your risk of “overuse” injuries.

Use safety gear.

Know your body’s limits.

Build up your exercise level gradually.

Strive for a total body workout of cardiovascular, strength-training, and flexibility exercises.

For parents and coaches:

Group children by their skill level and body size, not by their age, especially for contact sports.

Match the child to the sport. Don’t push the child too hard to play a sport that she or he may not like or be able to do.

Try to find sports programs that have certified athletic trainers.

See that all children get a physical exam before playing.

Don’t play a child who is injured.

Get the child to a doctor, if needed.

Provide a safe environment for sports.

For children:

Be in proper condition to play the sport.

Get a physical exam before you start playing sports.

Follow the rules of the game.

Wear gear that protects, fits well, and is right for the sport.

Know how to use athletic gear.

Don’t play when you are very tired or in pain.

Always warm up before you play.

Always cool down after you play.

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Kinesio Taping is the use of Kinesio tex tape to support muscles and joints as they heal. It is a method that helps the body’s natural healing process by lifting the affected area and thereby reducing inflammation, allowing the body to heal itself more easily. It also can reduce pain in the injured area. Kinesio Tape is made of breathable material and has the elasticity of human muscle fibers. Kinesio Taping is used in conjunction with manual therapy and other techniques. It can be used on a wide range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric.

A Kinesio Tape practitioner will first evaluate your condition and manually treat you. After, he or she may apply kinesio tape to your skin in order to help you heal while not at therapy. The tape is applied directly to the skin and can stay on during all activities, including bathing. It can stay on for about 3 to 5 days, in most cases, or from one therapy treatment to the next.

Kinesio Taping should not be confused with other taping techniques, such as White Athletic Taping, and Kinesio Tape can often be recognized by its bright colors. These colors have nothing to do with different effects of the tape, but are a matter of individual preference.

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Using Kinesio tape to support the healing of muscles and joints.

Kinesio Taping is the use of Kinesio tex tape to support muscles and joints as they heal. It is a method that helps the body’s natural healing process by lifting the affected area and thereby reducing inflammation, allowing the body to heal itself more easily. It also can reduce pain in the injured area. Kinesio Tape is made of breathable material and has the elasticity of human muscle fibers. Kinesio Taping is used in conjunction with manual therapy and other techniques. It can be used on a wide range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric.

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Sports injuries in East Brunswick, NJ are an unfortunate reality for athletes of all levels, from recreational enthusiasts to professional competitors. Whether it's a sprained ankle, torn ligament, or stress fracture, these injuries can sideline athletes, disrupt training regimens, and jeopardize their athletic careers. However, with the right approach to rehabilitation, athletes can effectively recover from sports injuries and return to their chosen sports stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to prevent future injuries. Orthopedic rehabilitation in Mountainside, NJ plays a pivotal role in this process, providing specialized care tailored to the unique demands of sports-related injuries.

Physical Therapy Mountainside, NJ - AmeriCare Physical Therapy - is conveniently located for Mountainside, and East Brunswick, NJ call (908) 389-9100 and (732) 504-3232. We’re more than just physical therapy.

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Orthopedic physical therapists are skilled in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. AmrThese structures provide stability to the body and enable our ability to flex, bend, and move. There are a variety of illnesses and injuries that can cause damage to the tissues of the musculoskeletal system. They are experts in the assessment of movement and can help individuals move better, often with less pain, through skilled manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and patient education. Reach out at (732) 504-3232 / (908) 741-8404 to schedule an appointment.

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Get back to playing at your best with our PT's at AmeriCare Physical Therapy.

We don't play around with the right treatment so that you can get right back into the game.

Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. Some are from accidents. Others can result from poor training practices or improper gear. Some people get injured when they are not in proper condition. Not warming up or stretching enough before you play or exercise can also lead to injuries.

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Kickstart your journey to springtime wellness at AmeriCare Physical Therapy.

Our skilled orthopedic specialists provide you with care for your bones and muscles.

Orthopedic physical therapy is the provision of care for those individuals of all ages with disorders or dysfunction of the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons that comprise the musculoskeletal system.

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Dont Let Pain Haunt You! Pain Doesn't have to Control Your life. With the right support, strategies & resources, you can manage and overcome it. Orthopedic clinic in East Brunswick, NJ for pain management is a comprehensive approach that addresses the physical, psychological, and functional aspects of pain.

Don't hesitate to reach out for help and take steps towards a pain-free life. Give us a call at (908) 460-5201 or comment below to speak with our team today.

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This Super Bowl season, don't let a sports injury keep you on the bench!

We don't play around with the right treatment so that you can get right back into the game.

“Sports injuries” are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. Some are from accidents. Others can result from poor training practices or improper gear. Some people get injured when they are not in proper condition. Not warming up or stretching enough before you play or exercise can also lead to injuries. The most common sports injuries are.

Sprains And Strains

Knee Injuries

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Shin Splints

Fractures

Dislocations

What’s the Difference Between an Acute and a Chronic Injury?

There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Sprained ankles, strained backs, and fractured hands are acute injuries learn more...

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