Sports Injuries
Being an athlete is often a rewarding experience. But it does come with challenges and risks, including potentially serious injuries that may keep you out of sports for a long time. Our physical therapists in Knoxville, TN, provide treatment for sports injuries, from minor sprains and pulled muscles to more severe damage, such as recovering from a torn ACL.
You may not be able to avoid being hurt, but we can make sure you recover — and prevent you from dealing with ongoing pain.
What Kinds of Injuries Do We Treat?
Whether you compete in marathons or play football, your body goes through a lot during sports activities. Our services can target the affected area, relieving inflammation and stopping scar tissue from forming and restricting your movements. Some of the sports-related injuries we treat here include:
- Strains and sprains (ankle, shoulder, hamstring, etc.)
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries (like tennis elbow)
- Knee injuries (torn ACL, meniscus damage, etc.)
- Shoulder injuries (like rotator cuff tears or dislocation)
- Stress fractures
- Shin splints
- Foot and ankle injuries (like a sprained ankle)
Why Choose Physical Therapy for Your Recovery?
Getting better on your own may happen — but it can also put you at risk of having chronic pain and/or stiffness. That happens when scar tissue forms or when the injury doesn’t heal properly.
Physical therapy helps you avoid these problems: you regain your full range of motion while experiencing pain relief. But our services go beyond these benefits. We also help you improve your coordination and build up strength in the injured area.
How Do We Approach Sports Injury Rehab?
Our treatment for sports injuries in Knoxville, TN, begins with a visit for a full one-on-one evaluation. That involves physically examining your injury and taking digital images if we need more detail, like seeing how extensive or severe the damage is.
When we have the info we need, we can give you a treatment plan tailored to your needs. That often includes services for immediate relief, along with services that have more long-term results, helping you return to sports without any issues.
What Kinds of Techniques Help With Sports Injuries?
Hands-on care and targeted exercises can put you on the path to a full (and healthy) recovery, allowing you to get back on the field or track. Some of our services that help athletes with injuries include:
- Physical therapy exercises
- Therapeutic massage
- Kinesio taping
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Laser therapy
How Do You Return Safely to Sports After an Injury?
That takes careful planning and the right treatment approach. Our PT team offers services to help you improve your performance, not just recover, like functional testing and gradual return-to-activity plans. These services help you avoid diving back into sports too soon and risking more injuries.
Why Choose Us for Your Care?
Our clinics in Hardin Valley and Bearden offer a comfortable environment and expert care for your recovery. We’ve treated athletes from all kinds of sports and all skill levels, allowing us to provide the right care for different injury types. Our emphasis is long-term performance and injury prevention — so you can feel your best!
Visit Our Physical Therapists for Sports Injuries
Have you been hurt while playing baseball, running, golfing, or participating in other athletic activities? Your injury doesn’t have to keep you on the sidelines! At Tennessee Sports Medicine Group, we offer effective care for sports injuries in Knoxville, TN, at two locations: Bearden and Hardin Valley. We can help you recover and improve your performance while reducing the risk of chronic pain.
