Sports Injury Physician Austin, TX

Sports Injury Physician Austin, TXSport Injuries

Finding a good sports injury physician in Austin, Texas is important for not just athletes, but for anyone who is currently staying active. There is a risk for injury any time you exercise, so it is important to have a dependable physical therapist to get you back on track to doing the things you love.

Common types of sport injuries

According to healthline.com, the most common types of sport injuries include:

Sprains – stretching or tearing of ligaments – the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints. 

Strains – injury to a tendon (the tissues that connect your muscles and bones) or muscle.One of the ways that strain can happen, is when people put too much stress on their muscles, when they are exercising.  For example; if someone wants to exercise, using 100 pound weights, they should ensure that their body is strong enough to handle that amount of pounds.  If not, strain will happen. 

Knee injuries – any injury that limits the function of the knee. common injuries include dislocations, sprains, and tears of soft tissues like ligaments. When one has a knee injury, it is important to be cautious of how to proceed, in relation to physical activity.  For example; if one enjoys jogging, and they end up getting a knee injury, it would be important to ask a doctor, if it would be okay to jog again, how far one should jog, etc.  Moreover, the same also applies to knee injuries, in relation to if one wanted to get back into football.  This is why it would be essential to assess the severity of the knee injury. 

Swollen muscles – also known as myositis, which is any condition that causes inflammation in muscles. Different causes including infection, autoimmune conditions, or injury.

Achilles tendon rupture – the Achilles tendon is the tough fibrous connective tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Although it is strong, a complete or partial tear is possible when the tendon is stretched beyond capacity. Sometimes this can happen in exercises, where people are lifting weights.  However, this can also happen when people are training, running marathons, or stretching.  The reason why these tend to happen, is because the body is either overworked, or it is not prepped with the strain that is needed, for such strenuous work.   

Fractures – a break, usually in a bone. The three main types include open (open wound or break in the skin near the broken bone), closed (when the bone breaks with no puncture in the skin), and displaced fractures (when the bone snaps into different parts and moves so the ends are not aligned).  One of the most important things to remember when it comes to fractures, is that they are not black and white.  

In other words, there are not only different types of fractures, but they can be more severe then others as well.  For example; as mentioned, there are three main fractures.  An open wound can end up being one of the most dangerous, since if an open wound ends up not being treated quickly, it can suffer from an infection. Then when it comes to fractures that are displaced, those are quite severe and sound require surgery to fix the place.  This is unlike a minor fracture of a bone, which may simply require a cast and multiple weeks of healing. Overall, when one gets a fracture, it is important for them to assess the type of fracture, the severity of it, and the treatment that they should accommodate for as well.  

Dislocations – joint injuries that cause the ends of your bones out of position. Often caused by falling or being hit, sometimes from playing contact sports.

Rotator cuff injury – a tear in the tendons around the shoulder joint. Common in those who repeatedly perform the same shoulder motions repeatedly, like those who play baseball, tennis, golf, or swim.

  • Prevention

Wear proper equipment, adequately and appropriately warm up and cool down, take breaks and allow your body to rest to prevent overuse injuries, don’t do too much too soon…

In order to prevent greater injuries, do not attempt to continue playing sports or physical activity if you are already injured. Visit a sports physician to get a diagnosis, and get your injuries treated by a sports injuries physician in Austin, Texas.

  • Treatment

RICE… surgery in extreme cases, seeing a physical therapist to develop a treatment plan to get you healthy and ready to be active once again. Moreover, the type of treatment that is needed, often depends on the injury at hand.  For example; if someone has a severe muscle tear, they will likely need medical assistance, as opposed to a minor injury or pain. 

Closing

Cullen Nigrini is board certified in both Sport and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and has been dedicated to working with athletes since 1999. If you are looking for a Sports Injury Physician Austin, tx residents rely on to aid in your recovery and treatment, call Austin Physical Therapy at 512-985-2200 or reach him by email [email protected] to schedule your evaluation.



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