Specialized Care
Physical Therapy for Track & Field Injuries
Track and field injuries fall into two groups: those that come from running and those that come from throwing. Both respond well to physical therapy, and both are easier to treat the sooner you start. If you are dealing with pain before or during your season, our therapists can evaluate the injury and build a plan to get you back to competing.
Comprehensive Treatment
Treatment &
&Prevention.
Every injury heals on its own timeline, and some take considerably longer than others. Treatment usually combines stretching with strengthening work for the injured muscles, and sessions may include foam rolling, massage therapy, electronic muscle stimulation, ice, resistance bands, and weight training to stabilize the surrounding muscles. Gait analysis is another option worth knowing about: a specialist studies how you run, identifies the mechanics causing the injury, and corrects them so the problem does not return.
Tailored to Severity
How long recovery takes depends on the injury and how long you waited. A hamstring strain treated early is a different problem than one left alone until it tears. Your therapist will assess the injury, where you are in your season, and what you need to get back to, then build the plan around that.
The First Visit
Your first visit starts with an evaluation of the injured area and how it is limiting you. From there, we build your plan and teach you the stretches and strengthening exercises you will continue between sessions. If your injury is running-related, gait analysis may be part of the assessment.
Know The Signs
Advance Physical Therapy has been serving the community for over 30 years. We combine the highest quality health care with a personalized approach to your rehabilitation. We have offices in Buffalo and on Long Island in Valley Stream, Wantagh, and Lindenhurst. Call today to schedule your evaluation.
- Runner's knee
- Achilles tendonitis
- Hamstring strain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Labrum tear
- UCL tear
- Stress fractures
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