Sports Injuries Treatment in California

A sports injury occurs when a part of your body is damaged due to exercise, sports, or athletic activities. They may manifest as acute or chronic conditions, and often require physical therapy or other specialized treatments to restore functionality to the body.
 
While sports injuries can happen to anyone, people can become more prone to injury if they are:
 
– Out of shape.
– Aren’t wearing the proper protective gear.
– Exercising without a proper warm-up and/or cool-down.
– Participating in sports that have a lot of physical contact, such as tackling or collisions.
– Participating in high-impact activities such as jumping, running, pivoting, etc. 

Sports injuries come in many different shapes and sizes. They can be categorized as follows:
 
– Broken bones
– Cartilage tears
– Concussions
– Dislocations
– Fractures
– Ruptured tendons
– Sprains
– Strains
– Tendinitis
 
If you’ve sustained a sports injury, it’s important to get it assessed by a medical professional so that it can be diagnosed and treated appropriately. Improper treatment,  can lead to acute injuries becoming chronic.

What it takes to heal a sports injury vary according to the kind and extent of the injury. While some sports injuries can heal after a few days with at-home treatments, others may require more serious medical intervention.
 
Below are some common ways in which sports injuries are treated and healed:
 
– At-home remedies such as rest, icing, using heat packs, and elevation.
– Utilizing a cast, splint, sling, or other medical devices.
– Using injections to reduce pain and swelling.
– Being prescribed anti-inflammatory medications.
– Having surgery to correct fractures or repair ligament, tendon, or cartilage tissue.
– Physical therapy (also called physical rehabilitation) is to strengthen and repair affected areas.
 
It’s always recommended that you consult with a sports injury specialist when it comes to treating your injury so that it can heal properly and efficiently.

While there is no quick fix to muscle recovery, there are many easy practices that you can use to help speed up the process. These include:
 
– Consume foods high in anti-inflammatory properties, such as fish, nuts, seeds, and fruits and vegetables.
– Doing the exercises as prescribed by your physical and/or sports therapist.
– Eating plenty of protein-rich foods, leafy greens, and complex carbohydrates for optimal muscle repair. This is especially important before and after your workouts.
– Ensure you’re keeping hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day.
– Have active recovery days where you do very low-intensity types of exercise instead of your usual workout routine.
– Stretch thoroughly, before and after any physical activity. 
– Utilize cold immersion to help reduce inflammation and reduce muscle soreness.
– Utilize different therapies such as physio, massage, and sports therapy.
 
If you’ve suffered a sports injury and are unsure what your next steps should be, contact our team of experienced professionals at Bay Area Foot and Ankle Associates. We offer the highest quality treatment that is customized to fit your unique needs. We are committed to helping you get back on track to looking and feeling your best by improving and optimizing your body’s functionality and mobility. Contact us today for more information about our sports therapy services or, if you’re ready to see one of our specialists, you can book online to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.
 
Dr. John W. Scivally, DPM, and Robin K. Lie, DPM provide efficient and high-quality treatments to recover from a sports injury, relieving pain and helping prevent the injury from recurring. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Walnut Creek, CA, and Brentwood, CA. We serve