One of the main reasons people like participating in sports is because sports put your body to the test. You can see how far you can push your limits to outperform competitors and improve your athletic ability. However, with this kind of strain on your body, you put yourself at a lot of risks for injury, which can keep you from doing what you love for a long time.

Fortunately, physical therapy can help athletes with injuries and performance.

Physical therapists are licensed healthcare professionals who specialize in treating many injuries. They specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, cartilage, connective tissue and muscles. These are all vital to everyday life and athletic performance.

Keeping your musculoskeletal system healthy is important if you’re an athlete, and one way you can do this is by visiting a physical therapist for sports therapy.

What is sports therapy?

Sports therapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses primarily on caring for athletes. At Continuum Wellness, our sports therapy treatments use the latest methods and technology to help athletes improve their form and overcome physical challenges. If you’re an athlete, you may want sports therapy for the following reasons:

• Recovering from an injury — Sports injuries keep you from participating in the activities you love, so it’s important for you to recover fast and well. Physical therapists can help athletes manage pain while recovering and keep the muscles and connective tissues around the injured area strong and flexible for better recovery.
• Preventing injuries — Whether you’ve been injured in the past or have never been injured at all, you may need sports therapy to help keep you fit and reduce your chances of injury
• Improving athletic performance — Physical therapists are skilled in identifying areas of your body that need improvement or may be at risk for injury. Our team uses the latest technologies and methods to measure your performance and develop strategies for improvement.

Contact Continuum Wellness for sports therapy

Are you an athlete who’s looking to improve your game? Are you looking for help recovering from an injury or do you need help preventing injuries? Talk to the physical therapists at Continuum Wellness. One of our physical therapists would love to work closely with you to develop a personalized sports therapy plan for you. Contact us today if you’re ready to schedule a consultation.