Training Room_Young Athlete Upper Extremity Injuries

Training Room_Young Athlete Upper Extremity Injuries

The Training Room Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

TREATING UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES IN THE YOUNG ATHLETE

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The Training Room Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Treating Upper Extremity Injuries in the YOUNG ATHLETE

Is your child athletic? Perhaps you have a daughter who loves tennis or a son who can’t get enough of baseball. These sports require repetitive throwing and swinging motions that can lead to upper extremity injuries with time. Such injuries are common in athletes, and they can affect the hand, arm, elbow, or shoulder. Fortunately, at The Training Room, we can provide the necessary treatments to ensure a safe, easy, and efficient recovery, making sure your child will be able to get back to the sport he or she loves as soon as possible. What are upper extremity injuries? Upper extremity injuries typically fall under one of two categories: acute or overuse. Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as a strain or tear. Overuse injuries are caused by excessive repetitive movements over time. Some of the most common types of upper extremity injuries include:

• Tennis elbow. While this term is colloquially referred to as “tennis elbow,” it can also be caused by other sports and activities, including softball, baseball, raking leaves, and even excessive typing on a computer. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that results in inflammation of the tendons in the forearm, making it difficult to lift your arm. • Golfer’s elbow. This is another colloquial term, used to describe an overuse injury causing muscle inflammation inside the elbow. It is also sometimes referred to as “Little Leaguer’s Elbow.” This injury runs from the bony point of your elbow and can stretch down your forearm, making it difficult to extend or lift your arm. Sports and activities that generally result in golfer’s elbow include golf, baseball, softball, bowling, and gardening. • Flexor tendinitis. This is an overuse injury that causes swelling in the tendons that control your hand movement, making it difficult to bend your fingers and move your hand or

elbow. Flexor tendinitis is typically associated with sports that require constant throwing, such as softball, baseball, football, or shot put. • Rotator cuff injuries. Rotator cuff injuries can occur from either acute or overuse causes, as well. For example, falling on an outstretched arm, sustaining a blow to the shoulder, or partaking in repetitive overhead motions (such as those in swimming, softball, baseball, tennis, or football) can all result in rotator cuff injuries. This occurs when the muscles or tendons that surround the shoulder joint become damaged or torn. Call us today to learn more about how we can help heal your injury and get you back to a pain-free, active life!

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How Physical Therapy Helps UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES

AtTheTraining Room, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation to diagnose your child’s upper extremity injury.Afterward,oneofourdedicated physical therapists will design a personalized treatment plan based on the specific needs of the diagnosis and the symptoms that your child is experiencing. We are happy to say that we also offer preventative screening and sports performance enhancement programs, designed to teach your child the techniques he or she needs in order to prevent further injury in the future. Our treatment methods are conservative and non-invasive, aimed at relieving pain and promoting healing. Our physical therapists incorporate specialized methods into their treatment plans as needed, such as corrective exercises for muscle balance, coordination training, and soft tissue manual mobilization.

They also provide patients with light stretching and exercise plans, in order to improve their range of motion and overall function in the affected area. The overall goal of physical therapy is healing and prevention. In addition to treating the injury, our physical therapists will help strengthen the affected area, in order to prevent additional injury from occurring. Our physical therapists will also provide your child with helpful warm- up and cool-down techniques for his or her sport, in order to lower their risk of sustaining another injury. If your child has developed an injury in the hand, arm, elbow, or shoulder, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We’ll help diagnose the issue and get your child started on the path toward recovery and able to return quickly to their beloved sport!

Call The Training Room Today, So We Can Help Your Young Athlete Get Back to Playing Strong!

“ I had a great experience at The Training Room. Nick was always pushing me but at the same time understanding of where I was at in rehab. Having a SLAP repair done was tough to have done due to being active in my job. After 4 months I am back to full activity and playing golf, softball, and working out. I would strongly recommend Nick C. and The Training Room if you are injured and need to rehab.” -C. V. “...I amback to full activity and playing golf, softball, andworking out.” PATIENT SPOTLIGHT

Don’t Let Pain Sideline You

Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint, no problem. You could take a flying leap without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to perform a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Before and after Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not

There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury.

know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain, The Training Room can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great again! Preparing your body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep your body healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease your risk for injury. • Do stretch often • Do strength training

• Do coordination training • Do endurance training

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The Training Room now offers individualized 4 week programs at a minimum of a 3 month commitment. These programs include unlimited access to your coach with specific weekly check-ins to ensure progress and that you stay on track to meet your goals. We update your program as needed and deliver the programs through the TrainHeroic App. This allows both you and your coach to input and track the program daily. Your program will be written by a Physical Therapist who is also a certified strength and conditioning coach with extensive education in movement science and physiology focused exercise prescription.

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