Recover From an Upper Extremity Sports Injury With Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists
Have you suffered an upper-body sports injury that’s taken you out of the game? If so, you may benefit from occupational therapy.
Upper body injuries are common among athletes who participate in sports like baseball, football, volleyball, and tennis. While they may temporarily put you out of athletics, injuries can be managed and treated with a well-designed and targeted therapy program. Our specialists at Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists in Mountain Home, AR can help you not only determine the nature of your injury and the root source of your pain, but develop a program to address the injury and work toward sports-specific training for optimal recovery and get you back into the game – fast! Our goal is to help you return to the sports you love, and often with improved performance even over levels prior to an injury.
Additionally, we offer sports screenings and full musculoskeletal evaluations for injury prevention assessment. We can help devise a maintenance work out plan or stretching program to address any underlying weaknesses or imbalances to reduce risk of injury and optimize performance.
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Common Upper Body Sports Injuries
Sports injuries that affect your upper extremities include:
Overuse injuries
Rotator cuff injury: A rotator cuff injury occurs when there is a tear in the group of muscles and tendons that allow for rotation in your shoulder joint.
Wrist sprains: Wrist sprains are painful injuries that happen when ligaments stretch or tear to the point of damage.
Tennis elbow: Tennis elbow is an irritation of the tissue that connects the forearm muscle to the elbow.
Bicep tendonitis: Tendinitis is characterized by inflammation in the tendons that connect the biceps to the bones of the shoulder.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel is a condition caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist.
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocations occur when the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket in the shoulder blade.
Fractures
Fractures in the arms, collarbone, or hands are common injuries that can cause severe pain and inhibit movement.
How Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists Can Help You Return to Athletics
If you’ve had an upper extremity sports injury, you can rely on our team at Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists in Mountain Home, AR to help you fully recover and transition back to athletics. We’ll assess your condition and formulate a care plan customized to your lifestyle and recovery goals. Techniques that we use in treatment include:
- Address any swelling and pain with manual techniques, exercises, and customized splints
- Range of motion exercises to restore mobility and joint function
- Strengthening exercises to improve functions and prevent future injuries from occurring
- Education on how to use adaptive equipment such as braces, splints, or casts if necessary
- Lifestyle modifications to help you manage your symptoms and achieve daily tasks
The ultimate goal of physical and occupational therapy for sports injuries is to get you moving again! Call Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists today to learn more about treatment and request an appointment.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!