Get Back to Your Game Quicker with Physical Therapy Treatments
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend enthusiast, staying safe and active is key to performing your best. Sports injuries can happen to anyone engaged in physical activity—and when they do, Snyder Physical Therapy is here to help you recover and return to doing what you love.
Don’t wait on the sidelines hoping the pain will go away on its own. With the support of our skilled physical therapists in Tower City, PA, you can speed up your recovery, rebuild strength, and safely get back in the game faster than you thought possible.
Request an AppointmentHow did my sports injury occur?
The term “sports injury” covers any injury that happens during physical or athletic activity. This could result from a variety of situations—whether it’s lifting heavy weights at the gym, running in poorly fitted shoes, swinging a bat too hard, or rolling your ankle while playing soccer.
One of the most important factors in recovering from a sports injury is starting treatment as soon as possible. Your recovery plan and timeline will depend on the injury’s severity, your medical history, and whether surgery is needed. Early care can make a significant difference in how quickly and fully you heal.
What sports injury do I have?
There are a number of different injuries that can occur while performing an athletic activity; however, the most common forms of sports injury include:
Shin splints
The medical term for shin splints is “medial tibial stress syndrome,” referring to pain that is felt in the shin bones. This pain is typically caused by stress placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it. Shin splints are painful and often debilitating; however, they can be avoided by wearing proper footwear, warming up before exercise, and strengthening your core and leg muscles.
Strain or “pulled muscle”
A strain, also referred to as a “pulled muscle,” occurs when a tendon connecting your muscle to bone is stretched beyond its limits. Once the tendon is overstretched, it is more likely that it will be strained once again.
Sprain
A sprain occurs when a ligament connecting one bone to another is stretched beyond its limits. Much like a strain, once a sprain occurs and a ligament is overstretched, it is more likely that it’ll occur again.
Knee injuries
Your knee is the most complex joint in your body and is, therefore, one of the most commonly injured body parts. Knee injuries may include dull aches that run from your hip to your knee, repetitive use injuries making it difficult to move the knee, or more severe injuries such as an ACL tear.
Get back in the game today!
Our physical therapists are experts in movement and recovery, dedicated to helping you heal quickly and achieve your physical goals. After a thorough diagnostic exam and review of any relevant imaging—such as X-rays, MRIs, or ultrasounds—we’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your injury, fitness level, and lifestyle.
Your customized plan may include manual therapy to improve range of motion and reduce scar tissue, targeted stretches to enhance balance and mobility, and strengthening exercises focused on the injured area and surrounding muscles. These treatments work together to speed your recovery and help prevent future injuries.
Have you recently suffered a sports injury? Contact us today to schedule an appointment at Snyder Physical Therapy in Tower City, PA. We’re here to support your fast and safe return to the sport you love. We also provide expert physical therapy services in nearby Williamstown, Dayton, and Elizabethville, PA.