What Is Sports Therapy?
Sports therapy is a branch of rehabilitation focused on the prevention, assessment, and treatment of injuries specific to athletes. With an emphasis on the foot and ankle, therapists employ evidence-based interventions to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and facilitate timely recovery.
Benefits of Manual Sports Therapy:
Manual physical therapy focuses on restoring joint mobility, soft tissue flexibility, and neuromuscular control through targeted hands-on interventions.
Injury Prevention
Prevention is important in sports therapy. Physical therapists assess biomechanical factors, such as foot structure, gait mechanics, and muscle imbalances, to look for potential risk factors. They implement targeted techniques, such as strengthening exercises, neuromuscular training, and footwear recommendations, to mitigate the risk of injury.
Performance Enhancement
In addition to injury management and rehabilitation, sports therapy for the foot and ankle also optimizes athletic performance. Your physical therapists work closely with athletes to address movement inefficiencies, enhance strength, and agility through targeted exercise selections.
Common Foot & Ankle Sports Injures
- Ankle Sprains
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Stress Fractures
