{"id":1254,"date":"2019-04-17T13:19:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T13:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldmedalgym.websitepreview.dev\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2019-05-01T15:29:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T15:29:04","slug":"reasons-physical-therapy-is-important-for-sports-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldmedalgyms.com\/reasons-physical-therapy-is-important-for-sports-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Physical Therapy Is Important for Sports Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Importance of Recovery<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From recreational jogging to competitive weightlifting, nearly all types of athletics carry a risk of injury. Sports injuries such as muscle strains, ligament tears, and dislocations have caused athletes to be sidelined for several games or even the rest of their career. Competitive gymnastics is no different. When sports injuries occur, athletes are often referred to physical therapists for rehabilitation to help their bodies recover so they can continue playing the sport they love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy isn\u2019t just for hardcore athletes. In fact, physical therapy helps millions of people to recover from injuries every year. By creating a specialized recovery program for their patients, physical therapists help target and strengthen muscles, improve range of motion, and enhance recovery. If you have a sports-related injury, Gold Medal Gyms suggests you see a physical therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Types of Sports Injuries Can Be Helped By Physical Therapy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy can help boost recovery from a wide range of injuries, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL Tears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankle Sprains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee Meniscus Tears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstring Strains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin Splints<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve received a sports-related injury, physical therapists are trained to identify deficiencies in the biomechanics of the body. Physical therapists can point out the weak areas in an athlete\u2019s body and help relieve physical stress and pain. They can suggest specific procedures and treatment goals tailored to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching Tight Muscles and Joints<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to have a good range of motion and flexibility, stretching is vital. If your muscles are tight, normal activities may become hard to perform such as reaching up high or climbing stairs. A physical therapist will help you stretch these problem areas in a way that will preserve normal functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeing a physical therapist, they\u2019ll most likely ask you to perform some strengthening exercises to improve your muscle function. The goal of these exercises is to improve strength, increase endurance, and improve your overall range of motion. Unless instructed otherwise, do not perform these exercises without the guidance of your physical therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train at a Gymnastics Gym with Amazing Coaches <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Gold Medal Gyms, we are exceptionally proud of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldmedalgyms.com\/staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coaching staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are all highly qualified and up to date on developments in the gymnastics world. Motivating and teaching your child is their highest priority. If you\u2019re looking for a great gym with wonderful coaches, \u00a0go for the gold at Gold Medal Gyms. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.iclasspro.com\/parentportal\/goldmedalgyms\/login\/relogin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in one of our many programs today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance of Recovery From recreational jogging to competitive weightlifting, nearly all types of athletics carry a risk of injury. 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