What Are Sports Injuries?
Injuries in sports can occur in a variety of ways, often from overuse, direct impact, or improper technique while playing. Common injuries include sprains, strains, and knee injuries, which can vary in severity. Depending on the type of injury, the impact on physical activity can range from mild discomfort to severe pain, potentially sidelining an athlete for weeks or even months. At UMG Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD, our physical therapists specialize in addressing these injuries, helping you recover with a customized treatment plan designed to get you back to your sport as soon as possible.
How Do Physical Therapists Treat Sports Injuries?
At UMG Physical Therapy, our physical therapists take a personalized approach when treating sports injuries. The first step in our treatment plan is to assess the injury thoroughly, considering the type of injury, the athlete's physical activity level, and overall health. For sprains or knee injuries, our treatment plan may include manual therapy, strength exercises, and range-of-motion techniques to promote healing and reduce pain. Depending on the type of injury, we may also incorporate advanced modalities, such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation, to speed up the healing process.
What Are the Benefits of Treatment?
Our treatment plans are carefully crafted to address each athlete's unique needs. Some of the key benefits of our therapy for sports injuries include:
- Faster recovery: A personalized approach ensures efficient healing, helping you recover more quickly.
- Improved mobility and strength: Our physical therapists focus on exercises that enhance strength and flexibility, particularly for areas prone to injury, such as the knees.
- Reduced pain: We use targeted techniques to alleviate pain during recovery, allowing athletes to stay active without discomfort.
- Injury prevention: Our treatment plans also emphasize correcting any imbalances or weaknesses that could lead to further injuries when playing sports.
- Gradual return to sports: Depending on the type of injury, we gradually increase the level of physical activity to ensure a safe return to your sport.
UMG Physical Therapy Reviews
Very relaxing, and family orientated clinic. Good group of guys and got my hip moving and feeling better. Would recommend these guys!
Great atmosphere with educated and professional staff members. They have helped me tremendously with an Achilles tendinitis concern.The Patient Portal is a great tool to use when doing at home exercises (timer included).
I came in for upper back pain that I had been dealing with for a couple of months. Jeffery and Kevin were amazing from day one—knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring. My therapist, Jeff, created a personalized treatment plan that focused on posture correction, strengthening, and mobility. Within just a few sessions, my pain was gone and I felt noticeably stronger. They also provided an excellent home exercise program that I can continue using on my own. I highly recommend this clinic—they truly rock!
This is one of the best physical therapy facility I’ve ever been in. Very professional and caring
On Tuesday, I woke up with a crick in my neck after sleeping wrong on it and through the day it got progressively worse - I had to keep my neck tilted to the right (ear to shoulder) because it was 10/10 pain tilting it to the left or holding it straight. Was thinking Wednesday it was going to get better but it actually got even worse. Just sitting in a car trying to stabilize my neck with turns and bumps in the road was causing sharp jabs of pain in my neck.Went to see Jeffery and Kevin on Thursday and they did a quick diagnosis and began massaging my neck, shoulders and back which provided immediate relief to the pain. Jeffery has miracle hands. They had me do some compound stretches involving multiple muscle groups and strengthening exercises to give me ways to strengthen my back, shoulders, and neck for preventive exercises. For each exercise and stretch, they explained what was being accomplished and why. That really helped me understand how I got into the neck pain and how to prevent it in the future.Lastly, the billing process/dealing with insurance was seamless with them and went without a hitch - that has always been a sore spot for me in dealing with medical stuff - not so with UMG!Jeffery and Kevin provided professional and personalized care that you won't get at the chain physical therapy spots trying to get you in-and-out. I highly recommend seeing them for any acute pain or longstanding issues! I've had back and shoulder issues in the past and have also started to see them to get those addressed so I don't tweak my back in the future!
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Return to Your Sport with Confidence
At UMG Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD, we understand how frustrating sports injuries can be. Our team of experienced physical therapists is committed to helping you recover through personalized treatment plans that focus on your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with knee injuries or any other type of sports injury, our goal is to get you back to playing sports safely and confidently. Contact UMG Physical Therapy today to start your rehabilitation program and return to the physical activity you love.