How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Ready for Fall Sports
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Ready for Fall Sports

How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Ready for Fall Sports

How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Ready for Fall Sports

Before you know it, the cooler season will come, and so will fall sports! Are you wondering how to prepare yourself for your favorite autumn activities? Or have you been struggling with an old injury that just doesn’t seem to be going away? Either way, Achieve Therapy and Fitness can help.

Everyone involved in athletics knows that one thing is for sure: competition comes with a risk of injury. Fortunately, physical therapy can help athletes recover from injuries and prepare them for their upcoming seasons.

Whether you compete in cross-country running, football, or soccer, our team can help you resolve an injury and provide you with the tools you need to be at your peak physical condition for the start of the season.

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How Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Prepare for Fall Sports

Playing the sport you love, whether competitively or just for fun, is an important part of staying healthy and enjoying your life. Making sure your body is strong, stable, and prepared for the game is vital for maintaining high performance throughout the season.

Athletes training and preparing for fall sports

Customized Conditioning Programs for Athletes

Conditioning is a significant part of staying healthy when you play sports. Fortunately, we offer customized conditioning programs that can lower your risk of sustaining an injury during the game and improve your performance.

These programs focus on keeping you healthy and strong. They incorporate sports-specific strengthening and training methods to ensure your body can tolerate the demands of your sport while improving your ability to compete at a high level.

Techniques like targeted exercises, lifting weights, and proactive recovery practices further help prevent athletes from injuring themselves.

In short, a physical therapy-focused conditioning program can prepare you for the ups and downs of the fall sports season.

Injury Prevention with Physical Therapy

Receiving physical therapy before you begin playing this fall could make all the difference in how ready your body is to be out on the field or court.

The process begins with an injury screening to identify any underlying conditions that can lead to future injuries. Once we identify limitations, restrictions, and weaknesses, we’ll provide you with a personalized program to resolve them.

As you progress through rehabilitation, the intensity and complexity of your program will increase accordingly. We design your program to meet your specific needs, including incorporating sports-specific training to prepare your body for the demands of a competitive sports season.

Understanding Sports Injuries

One significant aspect of physical therapy is that it can help you prevent an injury this fall. Injuries are a part of any sports season and are typically placed into two categories: acute or overuse.

  • Sprains
  • Fractures or dislocations
  • Concussions
  • Tennis elbow
  • Shin splints
  • Jumper’s knee
  • Stress fractures
  • Tendinitis

More About Common Sports Injuries

Sprains are extremely common in sports. Ligaments connect bones together and help support your joints. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it becomes looser and more susceptible to being sprained again in the future. Strains are similar to sprains but occur in muscles and tendons, not ligaments. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Once a tendon or muscle is injured, it needs to be resolved fully, or it can lead to persistent pain and limitations in function.

July Celebrations & Events

Join us in celebrating our team members and upcoming opportunities this month at Achieve Therapy & Fitness.

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July Birthdays

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July 21st

Wishing you the very best and a wonderful birthday celebration from all of us at Achieve Therapy & Fitness!

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July Work Anniversaries

Kendra Emery
July 21st | 1 Year

Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to helping our patients achieve better health and performance.

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July Workshops

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Upcoming Community Workshops

Stay tuned for exciting workshops and educational events designed to help you stay active, healthy, and informed.

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Request an Appointment To Get Started

Encouraging healing and avoiding injury are top priorities at Achieve Therapy and Fitness. In addition to directly treating injuries, we can help you improve your range of motion, strength, and overall function to prevent additional harm from occurring and get you ready for your sport.

Are you an athlete prepping for fall sports? Schedule an appointment today to learn more about how physical therapy can get you geared up to have your best season yet!

3 Strength Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing

We teamed up with physical therapist Kacee to break down simple, effective movements that help runners improve strength, prevent injuries, and stay consistent throughout training season.

  • Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive
  • Eccentric Step Up
  • Deadlift

Adding these exercises into your weekly routine can help improve balance, power, endurance, and overall running performance. If stubborn pain is slowing you down, our team can help you move better and stay active.

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Healthy Recipe of the Month

Grilled Chicken & Summer Veggie Bowl

Fuel your body with a balanced meal packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and wholesome ingredients perfect for active lifestyles.

Ingredients

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Olive oil & seasoning

Directions

  1. Season and grill the chicken.
  2. Roast vegetables until tender.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  4. Assemble all ingredients into bowls.
  5. Top with avocado and enjoy!
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Kendra Emery

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