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
Kevin was amazing! Alway flexible with scheduling. The facility was clean and welcoming. I will be back, if needed. Thank you for all you did to get me back on my feet.
I arrived with sciatica pain 4 weeks ago, and Dr. Ung immediately knew a plan that would properly diagnose and treat. The exercise plan was gradual but very effective with the added dry needling and heating. My sciatica pain and lower back has felt the best it had all year, and now I can roll in to 2026 with a healthy start.
Knowledgeable and friendly! Thank you for helping me get back to 100%!
Going to Umg PT was a great experience! They were very understanding, answered all my questions, alleviated my pain and taught me stretches to help prevent future discomfort.
Okay, so, a long time ago in August 2025, I woke up with excruciating neck pain. I was unable to turn my head and sleeping it off didn’t fix the issue. I went to UMG Urgent Care (also an amazing experience) and Stephanie told me that I would benefit from physical therapy to work through the neck pain. She recommended the physical therapy they had on site, and the rest is history.I cannot emphasize this enough; if there is an even an inkling that you might need physical therapy, please go to UMG Physical Therapy. Jeffery and Kevin are both so kind, funny, knowledgeable, and really help you work through and understand what’s causing the pain and how their exercises will help resolve the issue. Also, did you know that flat-footedness is fixable? No? Just me? Well, I learned that while I was here!I originally went in for neck pain, and then went to them for knee strength training so I was there for a good, long while. And let me tell you, I am not an early bird whatsoever. But the environment and staff are so amazing that I was always happy and ready to go to my morning sessions that I attended *before* work— that’s how great they are. And the routines they teach you really make a difference; if my neck or legs start acting up, I do the stretches and I’m good to go!Kevin and Jeffery are both super easy to talk to and they really pay attention to the patients on both the medical side and the personal side. They’d ask followup questions about my weekend outings or physical discomfort I had been experiencing the week prior. Considering that I was doing new stretches in front of essentially strangers every week, they make you feel right at home as you do it.TL;DR: if you e v e r need to go to Physical Therapy, no question, you have to go here. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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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.