The leaves turning and the cooling of the air brings back the clatter of football and the squeak of sneakers on a basketball court. Along with a return to these dynamic sports subsequently has an uptick in ankle and knee injuries. Let’s talk about how to prevent these injuries!
One of the best things to do for injury prevention is to have a well balanced, dynamic routine for stretching and strengthening to prevent those injuries to our athletes.
Young athletes have a tendency to perform with poor biomechanics which lends to injuries and can be addressed to help prevent it from happening and as well improve performance.
A common injury is an ACL tear which has a tendency to happen to people with weaker hamstrings, core muscles, and decreased endurance for stability muscle groups. Working with and in skilled Physical Therapy can be a powerful tool for return to sport as well as injury prevention.
Attending physical therapy can help educate young athletes as to how proper fitness and a well balanced approach to strengthening can help reduce incidence of setbacks and a successful career.
Want to schedule an evaluation?
Call us today at (703) 450-4300 and find out if physical therapy could benefit you! Our evaluations are an hour one on one with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy. They will assess your injury or discomfort, then get you started on your personalized plan of care.
Let us help you live pain free!
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