Athletes must take every opportunity to excel in their sports if they want to succeed, and whether you are trying to get back on the field after an injury, improve your play on the field or gain an advantage over the competition, engaging in physical therapy sessions from a trained professional can help you be the best athlete you can be.
At FIX Medical Group, we focus on helping our patients hit their health goals through proven and natural methods of care. For local athletes, this means staying on the field longer and playing to the best of your ability, and our team of experts offers a full catalog of treatment options to address your unique needs.
We have worked with many athletes over the years to help them through chiropractic care, massage therapy, wellness care, physical therapy and more. In the sections to follow, we will discuss how physical therapy specifically can help athletes excel.
Injury Recovery/Prevention
An athlete can’t excel if they aren’t on the field, and there is no worse feeling than being sidelined for important matches and/or when your team needs your skills to win a game. Physical therapy can be used to get you back in the game quicker if you were hurt on the field, and it also helps athletes train muscle groups and improve flexibility to prevent injuries from happening in the first place.
Physical therapy uses exercise, stretches and other proven methods to train the body to deal with injuries naturally, and it’s a great solution for athletes of any sport. By training the ligaments, muscles and other tissues which have caused issues in the past and/or strengthening the muscles around an area which has been injured before or is common for athletes in your sport, you can be proactive in staying on the field.
Increased Range of Motion
Flexibility is key to not only staying well as an athlete, but also unlocking your maximum potential on the field. Physical therapy can focus on increased range of motion in the key body parts which most directly impact your performance on the field. The results can be remarkable, and our athletes have reported more agility, better speed and improved results in the unique aspects of their sports after training with our PT team.
Natural Healing and Improvement
Perhaps the best aspect of physical therapy training as an athlete is its non-invasive nature. Physical therapy only uses the body’s natural motion and ability to strengthen and recover key body parts through exercise to facilitate healing and increased performance. We try to heal without the use of medication or surgical intervention, keeping you away from dangerous side effects and getting you back on the field sooner.
If you are an athlete in Scottsdale, Phoenix or the surrounding areas and you want to stay on the field, get back after an injury and/or unlock your full potential, our team is here to help. Book your consultation online or give us a call to get started today.
