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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP SPORTS-INJURIES THIS SUMMER

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Our Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body

HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP SPORTS-INJURIES THIS SUMMER

At Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy, we are experienced in dealing with all summer sports season injuries and can give you the programs to get you ready for the season and prevent new injuries! Are you looking forward to getting out on the courts this summer? Do you look forward to golf or the start of the baseball/softball season? The winter seasons can be a sedentary time and can lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one may think. Fortunately, with the warm weather here, it’s a great time to get outdoors and play some summer sports. If you find yourself in pain from a throwing injury or a bad swing of the club or racquet this summer, or you’d like to discuss ways you can get in shape to prevent any injury, don’t hesitate to contact Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy. Whether you are a young athlete or have played sports for decades, our physical therapists know how to treat your injuries and get you back in the game.

forearm. It’s caused by repetitive motion of the forearm muscles attached to the outside of your elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse with sports and activities. Sports like tennis, softball/ baseball, or activities like raking leaves and typing on a computer lead to the muscles and tendons becoming sore from excessive strain. • Golfer’s elbow (i.e., medial epicondylitis): Golfer’s elbow (aka thrower’s elbow/Little Leaguer’s Elbow) is used to describe an overuse injury causing muscle inflammation in the inner aspect of the elbow. This condition develops due to the tendons on the inside of the forearm becoming irritated, inflamed, and painful—people who repeatedly swing a golf club or repetitively grip, twist, or throw experience this problem. Sports and activities that generally result in golfer’s elbow include golf, baseball/softball, carpentry, and plumbers are most at risk. • Little Leaguer’s Shoulder: In younger athletes, the growth plates located at the end of the bone where growth occurs are prone to injury from repetitive throwing or improper form. It is essential to change how the child throws and how much they throw (i.e., pitch/throw count). • Rotator cuff tear: Rotator cuff tears can occur from either acute or overuse causes. For example, falling on an outstretched arm, awkward or repetitive overhead lifting, and repetitive overhead motions (such as swimming, softball/baseball, or tennis) can result in rotator cuff tears.

COMMON CAUSES OF SPORTS-RELATED UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES

Injuries are a part of sports, but you can resolve them quickly and get back to doing what you love with a proactive approach to rehabilitation. Most athletes learn that taking care of issues when they are small leads to a faster recovery.

Upper extremity injuries typically fall under one of two categories:

1. Acute: These injuries are caused by a specific incident, such as a sprain/ strain, a fall, or other forms of trauma. 2. Overuse: Improper form or too many repetitions leads to overuse injuries.

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Some of the most common types of upper extremity injuries include:

• Tennis elbow (i.e., lateral epicondylitis): Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that results in inflammation or micro-tearing of the tendons in the

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PHYSICAL THERAPY

The overall goal of physical therapy is healing and prevention. In addition to treating the injury, our physical therapists will help resolve any pain, restore motion and strengthen the affected area to prevent additional injury from occurring. An effective rehabilitation program depends on a thorough history to understand more about the exact nature of the injury and the athlete’s goals. We use the information gathered in the initial evaluation to identify the underlying condition and pathology for the symptoms. We will incorporate treatment manual techniques and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation before initiating active rehabilitation. Our programs focus on correcting dysfunction and/or improper technique and equipment. Rehabilitation will focus on re-establishing range of motion, dynamic stability, and implementing a strengthening program to restore strength, power, and endurance of the entire upper extremity, including the shoulder and shoulder blade musculature. If you feel an old injury flare-up, or if you think you may have sustained a new injury from playing summer sports from the comfort of your backyard, contact us. We will perform a comprehensive assessment to ensure we provide you with the tools you need to enjoy the sport you love! CONTACT REDDY CARE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, & AQUATIC THERAPY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT At Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy, we will work with you to accommodate your needs by providing the most advanced rehabilitation strategies and injury prevention programming. For more information, contact us today. Our physical therapists are dedicated, experienced, and willing to help! Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769266/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519000/

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Daniel at Reddy Care did an amazing job with my shoulder therapy! With all of the exercises and therapy (including hot packs, electric stimulation and ultrasound) he was able to get my shoulder stronger than it was before my rotator cuff injury. I highly recommend folks to see Daniel for any PT needed.

- BR

This month marked our beloved Clinical Director, Dr. Stephanie Idjadi's, 13-year anniversary with Reddy Care! We are so fortunate to have her on the team!

CLINIC HIGHLIGHTS!

We love to celebrate a job well done in PT, and it’s graduation day at our Oceanside clinic for Serafina! She worked very hard and had a lot of fun during her time in PT, and now she’s back to her full function in gymnastics, tennis, and soccer. Congratulations, Serafina!

Reddy Care participated in the annual Older American Conference and Luncheon organized by Nassau County for Aging. We had the opportunity to meet seniors as well as other providers who are actively involved in improving the quality of life of our seniors.

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