Physical Therapy for Baseball Injuries
As winter quietly shifts away and spring weather approaches, baseball season begins. For players of all ages and who play at a competitive level, injury can occur. To receive the best treatment, consider coming to us here at First Health PT. Our physical therapist in Midtown Manhattan, is well-equipped and prepared in dealing with all types of injuries that may occur during the season.
What are the Most Common Baseball Injuries?Â
Whether you are at base batting, or the pitcher ready to throw the ball, injury can happen at any given time. If an injury is major, our physical therapist in Midtown Manhattan is ready to get you back on your feet and back on the playing field. Therefore it is important to identify the different types of injuries that can occur before seeking proper treatment. If you experience any of these injuries, it’s time to schedule an appointment at First Health PT:
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Muscle strains and sprains such as ankles and wrists
- Knee injuries such as a torn ACL
- Tennis elbow
Methods To Preventing InjuryÂ
While injuries can happen beyond your control. There are several ways you can go about preventing injuries before they do happen. The following includes but are not limited to:
- Warming up: It is crucial that every workout should begin with a warm-up. Getting the muscles warmed up before the big game has many benefits which include: improve blood flow, flexibility, and mobility.
- Wearing the right equipment:Â During off-seasons, a lot of changes can happen to the body so always make sure to check and update your equipment every time before the season begins. Wearing the right equipment not only will fit right but will prevent you from injuries that can occur if you do not wear the proper equipment.
- Avoid Playing Year-Round: Give your body the time it needs to rest and recover! To ensure that injury won’t occur, it’s important to allow off-season to be utilized for rest or other sports so the same muscle groups aren’t being used and overworked.