Hockey is notorious for being a high-impact sport. Gliding across the ice on skates, players can reach high speeds very quickly. The maneuvers it takes to come to a stop are enough to pull a muscle, and hitting the boards or other players can result in traumatic...
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Four common sports injuries that physical therapists offer treatment for
A risk for injury always accompanies participation in sports. Collision sports such as football or hockey have a high rate of injury. But sports injuries are still common in low-impact sports such as basketball and soccer. Children are at a higher risk for sports...
Common sports injuries in Plainwell, MI
If you live in Plainwell, Michigan, and participate in high-impact sports like football, baseball or hockey, it is common to sustain sports injuries. A sports injury can stop you in your tracks and put you out for an entire season if not taken care of immediately. At...
Sports therapy experts in Plainwell, MI
Suffering from a sports-related injury can be incredibly frustrating. Depending on the specific nature of the injury, not only are you dealing with pain, limited mobility and other symptoms, but you also have to manage the frustration of missing out on your favorite...
Treatment for hamstring injuries
The hamstrings are muscles on the back of each leg that run between the hips and knees. These long muscles are very susceptible to injury, especially due to muscle imbalances between the hamstrings and other muscles such as the quadriceps. Hamstring injuries can be...
Four signs you need physical therapy for a sports injury
Athletes are tough and known for pushing their bodies to the limits. Because of this, it can be hard to know when you’ve pushed it too far and need professional treatment for an injury. No, we’re not talking about the obvious like broken bones or sprains, but the slow...
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