Common Sports Injuries We Treat at Health Plus Physical Therapy
When you love being active—whether you’re a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or someone who enjoys staying fit—sports injuries can be an unwelcome but real risk. At Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, we specialize in helping you recover from and prevent a wide variety of sports-related injuries so you can return to the activities you love safely and confidently. Here are some of the most common sports injuries we treat, how they happen, and how we help.
1. Sprains & Strains
What they are:
– A sprain is an injury to a ligament, often from sudden twists or awkward landings.
– A strain involves muscles or tendons, typically due to overstretching or overuse.
How they happen:
– Contact sports, falls, or sudden changes in direction often lead to sprains.
– Repetitive motion, overtraining, or poor warm-up practices can cause muscle strains.
Our treatment approach:
– Personalized assessment to understand what structures were injured.
– Tailored exercise programs to restore mobility, strength, and flexibility.
– Manual therapy, bracing or taping, and guidance to prevent future injury.
2. Acute Injuries (Fractures, Dislocations, ACL Tears, etc.)
Types we commonly see:
– Bone fractures
– Joint dislocations
– Ligament tears, such as ACL injuries
– Head injuries, including concussions
Why they happen:
– These injuries usually occur suddenly from direct impact, falls, or high-speed movements.
How PT helps:
– Guided, evidence-based rehabilitation
– Strengthening, mobility restoration, and functional training
– Safe return-to-sport protocols designed for your specific activity level
3. Chronic & Overuse Injuries
What they are:
Injuries that develop slowly over time because of repetitive stress, poor technique, or incomplete recovery from an earlier injury.
Examples:
– Tendinitis (like tennis elbow)
– Stress fractures
– Back pain
– Shin splints
– Runner’s knee / Patellofemoral pain
– Plantar fasciitis
Our approach:
– Movement and gait analysis to understand root causes
– Progressive load management
– Strengthening and mobility work customized to your sport
– Rest planning, cross-training strategies, and ergonomic corrections