The key is preventing the vicious cycle of Injury -> Rehab -> Re-injury.
How we Treat Patients with Sports Injuries:
1. Decrease pain – Pain changes everything. Not just how we move but also how we feel. Our initial focus is on controlling pain and gaining confidence in our bodies.
2. Improved function – better movement, strength, or flexibility. We will address the most important limitation.
2. Activities of Daily Living – prior to return to full activity we need to be able to accomplish daily tasks without aggravation.
3. Gradual Return to Sport/ Activity – Step by step return to play allowing for gradual adaptation. Injuries happen when we do too much, too soon, too often, or too fast. Your body needs time to adapt to prevent re-injury.