Rehabilitation and injury prevention are both important parts of sports performance physical therapy. Physical therapists help a lot of athletes with knee pain and foot and ankle pain. Many of these sports injuries are the result of traumatic injuries; others develop sports injuries over time from strain, overuse and repetitive movements.
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The knee is essential for the movement and stability of the body. It absorbs shock and distributes weight to reduce the impact on the bones and joints of the lower body. It also keeps the body properly aligned. When you experience tightness or pain in your knees, it can have a drastic impact on your quality of life. If you experience knee pain, you aren’t alone. Approximately 25% of people suffer from knee pain.
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Most people don’t think about seeing a physical therapist until they’re in pain. We do treat people who are feeling pain from injuries, stress, tension, years of wear and tear, or overuse. In addition, there are benefits to physical therapy for people of all ages, before and after pain starts to show up.
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If you’re experiencing pain in your lower back or shoulders, strain on the latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle is one possible cause. The latissimus dorsi is the wide, flat muscle that runs across the lower back and up to both armpits. Athletes and people who do a lot of repetitive arm movements like heavy lifting, throwing, climbing or shoveling are the most likely to develop LD injuries.
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