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Sports Therapy Overton, Mesquite, NV & Hildale, Hurricane, St. George, UT & Scenic, Littlefield, AZ

Sports Therapy

Have you been sidelined by a painful injury? Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, it’s frustrating when an injury keeps you from the activities you love. At Fit Physical Therapy our therapists understand how important it is to you to get back to your sport as quickly and safely as possible. That is why we provide excellent sports therapy. Fit Physical Therapy has helped many patients recover from sports injuries and get back in action.

We Help Our Patients:

Our Overton, Mesquite, NV & Hildale, Hurricane, St. George, UT & Scenic, Littlefield, AZ physical therapists are highly trained movement specialists. Through physical evaluations, they are able to examine the moving body in order to prescribe the best treatment plan for your specific needs. They may also review diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound. Once your diagnosis has been determined, your physical therapist will create a specialized treatment plan for you, taking into account the nature of your injury, your fitness level, and your lifestyle.

Your treatment plan will typically include manual therapy to increase your range of motion and reduce scar tissue, stretches to improve balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises to enhance the injured area, as well as its surrounding areas. These are all done to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injury from occurring in the future. The goal of our Sports Therapy program are to:

  • Improve motion and mobility to perform daily activities
  • Restore strength flexibility and endurance
  • Return to doing desired activities which results in healthier lifestyles and enhance quality of life
  • Avoid the need for costly surgery by helping to regain freedom of motion and freedom from pain
  • Manage or eliminate pain without medication and its side effects
  • Enhance benefits and speed recovery after surgery
  • Prevent Re-injury
  • Develop better health and fitness habits
  • Stay as independent as possible

Common types of sports injuries

There are a number of different injuries that can occur while performing athletic activity; however, the most common forms of sports injury include:

  • Sprains and muscle strains
  • Post-surgical injuries
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Shoulder and elbow injuries
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Back and neck injuries
  • Wrist and hand injuries
  • Overuse injuries

What does Sports Therapy include?

The Sports Therapy Services offered at Fit Physical Therapy include:

  • Evaluation and Assessment
  • Bio-mechanical Analysis
  • Strengthening exercises
  • Flexibility and range of motion exercises
  • Manual Therapy/Massage
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Injury Prevention
  • Sport Performance

We use Specialized Equipment and Techniques to help you recovery quickly, including:

  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue mobilization (IASTM)
  • Dry Needling
  • AlterG
  • Kinesio Taping
  • Ultrasound
  • Laser Therapy
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Hot/Cold Therapy
  • Bracing
  • Orthotics

Get back to your sport today!

If you have recently sustained a sports injury, Contact Fit Physical Therapy today in Overton, Mesquite, NV & Hildale, Hurricane, St. George, UT & Scenic, Littlefield, AZ to find out more about how we can help you return quickly and safely to the activities you love. We can set up an appointment for you and get you started on the road to pain relief and recovery!