Sports Injuries

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A Message From Dr. Gabriel Dunham, PT, DPT, Owner and Founder of Your PT Doc

If you’ve recently experienced a sports injury or have been dealing with one for a while, you might be tempted to dismiss it as insignificant and push through the pain, trying to carry on as best as possible.

Alternatively, you might feel disheartened and stuck, wondering if you’ll ever be able to return to your favorite sports or stay active like you used to.

You’re not alone in these struggles; many people face the same challenges. Our physio clinic in Austin, Texas, regularly encounter individuals living with sports and exercise-related injuries throughout the year.

Traditionally, doctors and medical professionals may advise rest or complete cessation of the activity causing the injury. However, we believe this approach is counterproductive and can lead to more harm and an increased risk of future injuries. Resting allows our muscles to weaken and atrophy, which explains why so many people with sports injuries find themselves asking:

"Why Am I Still Dealing With This Sports Injury After Months? Finding the Right Solution to Regain My Active Lifestyle."

When people experience a sports injury, they often believe that a few days of rest will suffice and they can resume their favorite activities quickly. However, upon returning to exercise, they find that their movements are still restricted, and in some cases, the pain may even be worse than when the injury first occurred. Rest may provide temporary relief, but the pain returns as soon as they resume activity, and no rest seems to improve the situation.

Does This Sound Familiar To You?

Another common scenario in our Physical Therapy Clinic is when individuals visit their doctors seeking advice for their sports injuries. The doctors typically suggest taking a break, resting, wearing support, and trying painkillers to see if the issue improves. Unfortunately, after four weeks of following this advice, the injury often remains unchanged. As a result, they return to the doctor, only to receive more rest instructions and stronger prescriptions.

Complete rest is rarely effective for sports injuries like hamstrings, ankle sprains, or a runner’s knee.

Perhaps you’re feeling confused and frustrated because different people have given you varying advice. You might think you have a back problem, but it could stem from your hip.

Sports injuries can be perplexing because the source of pain is not always where the problem lies. And if you rest for too long, other parts of your body might become equally, if not more, problematic.

This confusion about the benefits of “resting” often leads people to procrastinate and delay making a decision about how to effectively address their injury and return to their active lifestyle. Sadly, many individuals accept that their active days are over, considering it a normal or unavoidable fate.

How Can You Alleviate Pain From Sports Injuries?

Here are four essential steps you can take to alleviate pain and recover from your injury:

Make a decisive decision to seek help: Don’t delay seeking assistance for your pain. Many people believe the pain will naturally fade over time, but as months pass, the problem persists or worsens, hindering their ability to engage in sports or exercise.
Follow the right exercise regimen: Engage in a series of progressive exercises recommended by a Physical Therapist. These exercises are tailored to your specific injury, helping reduce pain, improve mobility, and facilitate a quick return to sports while minimizing the risk of future issues.
Avoid excessive rest: While rest is important for recovery, too much of it may hinder your healing process. Adequate blood flow is crucial for recovery, and appropriate recovery and strengthening exercises, combined with hands-on treatment, can promote faster healing and restoration of your active lifestyle.
Benefit from hands-on Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy has a proven track record of assisting individuals with sports injuries. At Your PT Doc clinic in Austin, Texas, we specialize in helping people recover from sports injuries throughout the year. Whether your injury affects your sports participation, job performance, or quality time with loved ones, our Physical Therapy can help you reclaim the life you deserve swiftly and safely

If you’re eager to discover how the Physical Therapy team at Your PT Doc can aid you in returning to an active life, we invite you to begin with a complimentary, risk-free appointment at one of our clinics. There’s no obligation, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve a speedy and successful recovery.

Note: The Free Total Body Diagnostic session is designed specifically for individuals who may be feeling anxious or doubtful about Physical Therapy, uncertain of its potential benefits or suitability for their needs. If you find yourself in this position, we encourage you to take advantage of the Free Total Body Diagnostic session. During this session, we will collaborate with you to identify any underlying issues and explore the appropriate course of action – all without any financial obligation or risk on your part.

So, The Next Question Is:

How can seeing a Physical Therapist at Your PT Doc effectively eliminate your sports injury for good?

Here are the ways we can make a significant impact on your recovery:

Quick relief from pain and stiffness: We can often alleviate pain and stiffness in just a few sessions, bringing you relief faster.
Identifying the root cause: Within 20 minutes, we can help you understand the true cause of your injury, enabling us to address it comprehensively.
Regain energy and return to activities: By addressing the pain that drains your energy and hinders your favorite sports and activities, we'll help you enjoy each day with renewed vitality and safely return to what you love.
Proper correction and healing: Our expertise ensures that your problem is properly corrected and healed, and we'll provide you with tailored exercises that expedite your recovery.
Reducing reliance on painkillers: We'll guide you away from the need for excessive painkillers, safeguarding your long-term health.
Avoiding surgery and injections: Our approach can often help you avoid risky surgeries and painful injections.
Stay out of the doctor's waiting room: By addressing the issue effectively, you can avoid prolonged visits to the doctor where the advice might be to "rest" again.
Reclaim quality time with loved ones: Our assistance will allow you to return to enjoying quality moments with family and friends that your injury had temporarily taken away.
Move freely without fear: We'll help you achieve freedom of movement without worrying about exacerbating the pain and being immobilized.

At Your PT Doc, we aim to liberate you from the frustrating sports injuries that plague your daily life and enable you to resume your favorite exercises.

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What People Say About Your PT Doc

I have been taking my son to Dr. Gabriel for the last year. He is a soccer player and has had injuries to his knees and his hip. Each time Dr. Gabriel diagnosed the injury and prescribed a course of physical therapy to bring my son back to full strength. He also gave my son exercises to do at home to decrease the possibility of similar injuries reoccurring. I highly recommend using Dr. Gabriel and we will continue to do so.

5 star review without a doubt the best PT doc in town. I was having trouble just getting out of bed and putting my shoes on in the morning, but after just the first visit Dr Gabriel had me feeling better already in JUST ONE VISIT ! Now 4 visits later I am able to return to my daily life. And ultimately get back into playing soccer 💪 Thanks Doc.

Having gone to quite a few PTs over the years, I can confidently say Dr. Dunham is exceptional! I suffered from back and shoulder pains for several years before working with him, but he was able to accurately diagnose my problem and create a plan to help fix major muscular imbalances I’d been dealing with. For the first time in a long time I have zero chronic pain and can return to doing all the activities I love without worrying about injury. Can’t say enough great things about this place or their personalized approach! For anyone suffering from chronic pain or sports related injuries, Dr. Dunham is your man.

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