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If you are an athlete, having the right orthopedic care is important to staying on top of your performance. For the professional care you need, visit The Orthopedic Clinic Association in the Phoenix area. Contact us on our website or call (602) 639-4027 to schedule a consultation with TOCA specialists.
Last updated 8 days ago
Suffering an athletic injury can be frustrating when you want to return to your game, but it is important to give your body proper healing time to avoid future complications. Once you have sustained an injury, keep an open dialog with your orthopedic surgeon and discuss when it is appropriate to incorporate more intense physical activity back into your training. By following the suggestions of your doctor, you can avoid problems like those listed below.
- Further injury: When an area of the body is injured, it is more likely to suffer further injury when pressure is applied through strenuous activity. You should introduce physical activity back into your routine slowly with the help of a physical therapist if the injury is severe. Once you feel comfortable with light exercise, you can start rebuilding your training regimen. Be aware that the break in your regular training activities will cause muscles to weaken, so a gradual approach is best.
- Longer recovery time: By trying to speed up your recovery with a quick reintroduction to competition, you can actually lengthen your total recovery time. Some injuries like sprains and fractures will take weeks to fully heal, so you should be patient and get plenty of rest while recovering.
- Compromised performance: Many athletes who try to hurry up their recovery and return to the field too quickly will have a harder time getting back to their best game. You may even compromise your athletic career by trying to rush into a performance by causing yourself more severe injury or injury to other areas of the body trying to compensate for the initial trauma.
If you are an athlete who has been sidelined because of a performance injury, contact the physicians at The Orthopedic Clinic Association by calling (602) 639-4027 or visiting our website. TOCA’s staff members are specialists in sports medicine, and we can offer you the personalized care needed to restore your abilities.
Last updated 14 days ago
The spine is one of the most common areas for athletic injuries, particularly the cervical spine in the neck.This video discusses some ways to reduce these types of injuries by strengthening the neck and stretching the muscles. Simple neck rolls offer a good way to start warming up the neck before physical activity, as they stretch the muscles and improve range of motion. These movements can be performed with resistance by pushing the hands against the head during the rolls.
For more help preventing injury during athletic activities, consult the sports injury experts of The Orthopedic Clinic Association. Schedule a consultation with TOCA’s sports medicine specialists by visiting our website or calling (602) 639-4027.
Last updated 23 days ago
An injury can put a halt to even the most stunning of athletic careers, and there are many types of injuries that can afflict athletes playing almost any sport. Therefore, it is important to practice preventative measures and consult a sports medicine specialist to ensure that your body is in the best physical condition before important competitions. Here are some ways in which you can stay healthy through every athletic performance you take part in:
- Work with a trainer: Having the guidance and support of a specialized trainer will allow you to form the best posture and technique for optimum performance and minimized risk of injury. Your trainer will also help you warm up and cool down your muscles every time you hit the field so that sudden, painful strain does not occur to the soft tissues.
- Stay healthy: Physical training is only part of the preparations you should make when getting ready for a competition. Hydration, healthy diet, and plenty of sleep are all necessary components of a good training routine and will help you stay on top of your game when you are most active. Be sure to get enough water prior to, during, and after you perform so that your body is not under extra stress from dehydration.
- Know your body: When you play any type of sport regularly, you will become familiar with the unique challenges it poses to your body. Know where you are weak and do what you can to strengthen these areas during training without overstressing yourself. If you do not feel ready and well on the day of a competition, you should consider whether it is worth the risk to play.
For more information on avoiding injury as an athlete, call The Orthopedic Clinic Association at (602) 639-4027 to consult a sports medicine expert in the field of orthopedics. TOCA is the official orthopedic care provider for the Phoenix Suns, ASU sports teams, and the Phoenix Mercury.
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To learn more about how to avoid injury while running and what causes cauda equina syndrome, explore these websites. Call TOCA in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe or Glendale, Arizona at (602) 639-4027 for an appointment.
