{"id":214619,"date":"2024-03-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e3232af3e5.nxcli.net\/?p=214619"},"modified":"2024-02-06T05:54:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T10:54:14","slug":"back-in-the-game-guidelines-for-safe-return-to-sports-after-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/back-in-the-game-guidelines-for-safe-return-to-sports-after-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Back in the Game: Guidelines for Safe Return to Sports After Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most athletes agree that an injury is devastating. It takes you out of training and can make you feel you\u2019ve undone years of progress. Worse of all, it prevents you from playing the sport you love! But more often than not, you will be able to return to your sport after an injury\u2013it\u2019s just important to follow safe return to sports guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly constitutes those safe return to sports guidelines? At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MMA &amp; Sports Rehab<\/a><\/strong>, our team of physical therapists has plenty of experience helping athletes get back in the game, and we can help you understand what you need to do to ease back into things without risking reinjury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From rehabilitation to a personalized return-to-sport schedule, our goal is to get you back on the field, on the court, or in the ring as quickly and safely as possible. To learn more about how we help injured athletes in VA, call us to schedule an appointment today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Some of the Most Common Sports Injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most athletes will experience a sports-related injury at some point, although not all will necessarily have a big, dramatic trauma like a broken bone. In fact, many <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-services\/sports-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports injuries <\/a><\/strong>are actually <strong>chronic injuries<\/strong>, meaning they develop over time, and so may sneak up on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those sudden injuries, such as an ankle sprain or twisted knee, are called <strong>acute injuries<\/strong>. However, sometimes a sudden injury isn\u2019t as sudden as it may seem. The damage of an underlying chronic injury could set you up for a big acute injury, so it\u2019s important not to ignore any aches or pains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That said, here are a few of the more common sports injuries:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sprains:<\/strong> This injury results from a damaged ligament, the tissue that connects your bones together. For athletes, they\u2019re generally caused by sudden trauma and typically occur in the ankles, knees, and wrists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strains:<\/strong> A strain results from damage to the muscles or tendons (the tissue that connects muscle to bone). It\u2019s usually caused by twisting, pulling, or tearing the tissue. While strains can be acute, you\u2019re more likely to develop one by repeating the same movement repeatedly (such as swinging a golf club).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tendinitis:<\/strong> This condition develops when your tendons become inflamed and, like a strain, usually results from overuse. Tennis elbow is a classic example of tendinitis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fractures:<\/strong> A fracture is a broken bone. Most of us immediately think of acute fractures, a crack or break in the bone that occurs due to sudden major trauma. However, athletes are also at risk for stress fractures\u2013small cracks in the bone that result from the repetitive impact of running or jumping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Safe Return to Sports: Important Guidelines to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one guideline all injured athletes should follow, it\u2019s this one: Seek treatment! Athletes are notorious for wanting to push through the pain, which may only lead to further injury and more prolonged rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any persistent pain, make an appointment with the physical therapists at MMA &amp; Sports Rehab, even if you haven\u2019t suffered a big, obvious injury. You\u2019ve likely developed some sort of overuse injury. Addressing it will reduce the risk of a more dramatic injury down the road\u2013and probably help improve your performance, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few more tips to keep in mind as you work through your sports injury rehabilitation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Slow and Go in Stages:<\/strong> Your rehabilitation will generally progress in stages. The first stage involves addressing pain, swelling, and inflammation. From there, we\u2019ll work to improve your mobility. Next, you\u2019ll rebuild strength, then day-to-day functionality. Only then can you begin working on sports-specific movements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Sneak in Extra Workouts:<\/strong> We get it. You have a conditioning program to maintain. Unfortunately, most athletes\u2019 typical training sessions are too intense for someone rehabilitating after an injury. Your physical therapist can show you modified exercises to ensure you don\u2019t lose strength and endurance while you recover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>But Don\u2019t Stay Sedentary, Either:<\/strong> At the same time, movement is crucial in injury rehabilitation, so you don\u2019t want to use your injury as an excuse to skip working out altogether. Our therapists will provide an exercise program appropriate to your current recovery phase so that you can stay active without worry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Know When You Can Safely Return To Sport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At MMA &amp; Sports Rehab, we provide injured athletes with customized rehabilitation programs that address their specific injury, symptoms, and recovery goals. We\u2019ll help you manage pain and improve mobility with <strong>manual therapy<\/strong> techniques like joint mobilization or soft tissue manipulation. <strong>Therapeutic exercise<\/strong> will help you restore strength, stamina, and range of motion. And <strong>education<\/strong> about cross-training and proper gear can help prevent future injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we know that at the end of the day, you\u2019re most likely concerned about one thing: when you can get off the sidelines and dive back into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your rehabilitation program, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">physical therapists<\/a><\/strong> will provide you with a return-to-sport program and schedule: a detailed timeline laying out when it\u2019s safe for you to progress, challenge yourself and return to practice and competition. We\u2019ll help you gradually ease into your sports routine with modified training, sports-specific exercises, and advice for particular movements to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These safe return to sports guidelines may feel frustrating, but in the end, they\u2019ll help you come back as a stronger, more resilient athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want More Individual Safe Return to Sports Guidelines? Give Us a Call!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every athlete and every injury is different. If you want to know how the MMA &amp; Sports Rehab physical therapists can help with your particular condition, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">call us<\/a><\/strong> to schedule an initial consultation\u2013and get started on your rehabilitation journey today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/health-topics\/sports-injuries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/health-topics\/sports-injuries<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Return_to_Sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Return_to_Sport<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most athletes agree that an injury is devastating. It takes you out of training and can make you feel you\u2019ve undone years of progress. Worse of all, it prevents you from playing the sport you love! But more often than not, you will be able to return to your sport after an injury\u2013it\u2019s just important&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/back-in-the-game-guidelines-for-safe-return-to-sports-after-injury\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Back in the Game: Guidelines for Safe Return to Sports After Injury<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":214620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[94,159,232],"tags":[93,95,115,146,173],"class_list":["post-214619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-physical-therapy","category-sports-injuries","category-physical-therapist","tag-physical-therapist","tag-physical-therapy","tag-sports-injuries","tag-pain-relief","tag-natural-treatment","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Back in the Game: Guidelines for Safe Return to Sports After Injury<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You will be able to return to your sport after an injury\u2013it\u2019s just important to follow safe return to sports guidelines. 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