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Sports Injuries

  • Bill E.

    Before MDM I could only limp with pain in my hip. Now I can walk, play pickleball again and other activities without pain! Equally important, you have given me lifetime stretches and exercises to improve and maintain hip, leg, and back health

  • Phil T.

    Working with Mark and his staff, and a lot of hard work, I got my knee better enough to start playing golf again! With their help, I went on to strengthen my legs and back. After two years, at the age of 78, I am in the best shape I have ever been in my life. With what I’ve learned, I plan to keep in good shape. Thank you, MDM!

  • Teena V.

    My experience at MDM has been amazing!! I am a runner who runs 4 days per week and works out 2 days a week. I was experiencing pain on the right side of my lower back with the pain traveling down my right leg. He prescribed a daily routine. After my appointment, I was instructed to complete the routine of stretches and exercises 2-3 times a day. I did this routine daily. Happy to report, I am pain free!! As a runner this is excellent!! My running form has improved and my pace has increased!! Staff at MDM are exceptional! Thank you!

  • Sarah S.

    I can finally do full workouts at gymnastics after two years of a variety of injuries! I’m so excited to be able to compete this spring. Everyone worked together to help me along the way and made a great team. Thank you

  • Landon L.

    I was in a skiing accident last year and it messed up my shoulder. I came in to see what MDM could do to help. They did an assessment and found that my hips were misaligned. I didn’t know that my hips could affect my shoulder but they do! After a few weeks of treatment I feel much better; no pain at all!

  • Michael B.

    After a bicycle accident, I was referred to MDM PT. The staff was understanding, caring, and genuinely concerned about the issue I faced. I heard popping sounds in my shoulder as I had separated it. After the treatment, I’m back to full motion with no pain.

  • Walt B.

    I sprained my ankle two years ago playing tennis. The ankle had arthritis buildup and this caused my left hip to react when walking. The sessions that I spent at PT have helped my left hip pain. I still strengthen my right ankle at home and that pain is finally gone.

  • Melissa K.

    All of the stuff was wonderful and helped me get back to playing sports with no pain. Thank you for all the help and some brutal exercises to get me better.



Ready to Get Back in the Game? Physical Therapy Has You Covered

A sports injury can happen to anyone participating in physical activity, whether you’re training for an athletic trial or simply working to enhance your skills. At MDM Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to effectively treating your sports injury so you can get back to doing what matters most – returning to your sport!

For more information on how we can help you recover from your sports injury and prevent future injuries from occurring, contact our Mesa, AZ physical therapy office to schedule your consultation!

Physical therapy and sports injuries

Our Mesa, AZ physical therapists are movement specialists, fully equipped in creating the best-personalized treatment plan for your needs. At your initial appointment, you will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to assess your injury. This helps us decide the best course of action for treatment.

Some diagnostic tests, such as an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI may be recommended, in order to determine the root cause of your pain, so we can come to the best possible solution for your recovery.

Treatment plans take into account the nature of your injury, your lifestyle, your fitness level, and any health risks you may have. You will receive hands-on manual therapy during every visit. Specific exercises and stretches will be added to your treatment based on your needs. In addition, special equipment may be used to reduce pain and inflammation. This may include deep tissue laser therapy, ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, electrical stimulation, percussion/vibration and heat or ice applications.

As you improve throughout your treatment program, your exercises and stretches will progress. You will also be provided with a home exercise program to increase your flexibility and strength on a daily basis.

These are all done in order to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injury from occurring in the future.

Do you have any of these injuries?

It is possible for any number of injuries to occur during athletic activity. However, the 4 most common sports injuries include:

Strains or pulled muscles

Your muscles and bones are connected by tendons. When a tendon is stretched beyond its limit, a strain or “pulled muscle” can occur. Once the tendon is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be strained again in the future.

Sprains

Your bones are connected to one another by ligaments. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be sprained again in the future.

Knee injuries

Did you know your knee is the most complex joint in your body? While this means that it has the ability to accomplish numerous physical feats, it also means that it is one of the most commonly injured body parts. Knee injuries may include a dull ache that runs from your hip to your knee, repetitive-use injuries that make it difficult to move your knee, or more severe injuries such as an ACL tear that may require intensive rehabilitation or surgical correction.

Shin splints

Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, is a pain that can be felt within the shin bones, which are located at the front of your leg. This pain occurs when excessive stress is placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues surrounding it. Shin splints often leave you feeling debilitated and limited; however, they can be avoided by wearing proper footwear, strengthening your core and leg muscles, and warming up before exercise.

How did my sports injury develop?

“Sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing some sort of athletic activity. There are two ways in which sports injuries can occur: suddenly, such as one football player colliding with another, or over time, through repetitive motions, such as improperly lifting heavy weights at the gym or running in ill-fitted shoes. Simply put, anything that results in pain while performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury.

Whether you rolled your ankle on the soccer field, swung your bat too aggressively on the baseball diamond, or strained your back while hiking your favorite trail, MDM Physical Therapy can help you find relief. Your treatment plan will be dependent upon the nature of your injury, your health history, and whether or not the injury requires surgical intervention. If you’ve sustained a sports injury, please contact us as soon as possible. Any injury left untreated can become more severe over time.

Return to your sport with us

If your injury is preventing you from performing your sport the way you want, Contact MDM Physical Therapy today at Mesa, AZ Center! We’ll get you started on the first steps toward recovery so you can get back in the game!