At Kinetic Physical Therapy, we are a team of highly skilled physical therapists who specialize in treating overuse injuries.
Overuse injuries are common in people who engage in repetitive activities, such as athletes and people with physically demanding jobs.
These types of injuries often start as a nagging pain or ache. Tenderness or irritation after repeated use often starts small and maybe even seem inconsequential. But the longer you ignore the pain, the more likely it will become constant.
Common overuse injuries for athletes include tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, runner’s knee, and shin splints. The strain on ligaments, muscles, bones, and joints can happen in many ways. Repetitive overhead throwing, excessive running on hard surfaces, and swimming strokes are just a few examples.
For overuse injuries in a workplace setting, these too can start small and become a bigger problem given time. Occupations at risk include those who do a lot of typing or clerical duties in an office setting. Or those on an assembly line that perform a lot of process work. Or manual work with repetitive motions, such as painters, carpenters, and bricklayers.
At our clinic, we understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of overuse injuries. Our physical therapists will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the root cause of your pain. We will also develop a personalized treatment plan to help you recover.
The first step in our treatment process is to manage the pain and inflammation caused by the injury. This may involve using ice, heat, or other modalities to help reduce swelling and promote healing. We will also work to develop a stretching and exercise program to help restore the range of motion and strength in the affected area.
As your pain subsides and your range of motion improves, we will progress your treatment to include exercises and activities to help you return to normal activities. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal function and prevent future injuries.
Our physical therapists are trained in various techniques to help our patients recover from overuse injuries. These techniques may include manual therapy, such as massage or joint mobilization, as well as exercises to help strengthen the muscles.
Suppose you are experiencing pain or discomfort from an overuse injury. In that case, we can help you return to your daily activities with our comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.
Don’t wait to seek treatment. The longer you wait, the longer the recovery time will take. And it may be harder to recover.
