Shoulder Injury Rehab & Return to Sport San Marcos, CA

Shoulder Injury Rehab & Return to Sport

Dantmo D.

Six months after my MRI, I'm amazed at the progress of our session. I'm able to sleep on the shoulder, handle just about any household chores pain-free, and have even resumed some sports that I thought would be impossible to enjoy without surgery.

Larry F.

This was the second time Gwen helped rebuild my broken body. She’s the absolute best. I would highly recommend her to family, friends and anyone who needs PT.

Return to Your Sport as Quickly as Possible with Physical Therapy

Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports-related injurie, like a shoulder injury, annually? Additionally, 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 also receive treatment for sports-related injuries annually. This doesn’t even include the number of adult athletes that get injured from a sport.

Whatever age you are, or level of physical ability you may have, physical therapy can help you in enhancing the healing process of a sports injury. With our shoulder injury rehabilitation programs, you will be able to get back to doing the activities you love in no time. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get off the sidelines and return to your sport, give HealthWest Physical Therapy a call today to schedule an appointment with our highly trained physical therapist.

How will sports injury rehabilitation benefit my shoulder injury?

1. Physical therapy effectively treats shoulder injuries and helps to avoid future injuries

Our San Marcos, CA physical therapist is experienced and compassionate about helping others. She has a vast depth of insight on rehabilitation treatments, including prevention of future shoulder injuries. A physical therapist is an expert in movement, with the ability to identify factors contributing to your injury that you may not have even considered. This may include limitations on your range of motion, motor control impairment, or weakness of the core. When these factors are addressed, your risk of injury significantly decreases.

2. Treatment plans are individualized to each patient

Physical therapists understand that no two athletes are the same – so no two treatment plans should be the same, either. Everyone experiences pain and injury differently, and everyone’s body recovers in different ways. After a thorough physical evaluation, our physical therapist will create a treatment plan based on your type of shoulder injury, stage of recovery, personal goals, and any underlying conditions.

Your treatment plan will follow detailed steps all leading to your end goal: return to sport. For example, in the beginning stages of your recovery, your treatments will be focused on pain relief, inflammation reduction, and tissue healing. Once the shoulder pain is alleviated and the swelling is no longer present, you’ll move on to the next part of your treatment plan, focusing on restoring your strength, endurance, and range of motion, in addition to activating your central nervous system.

If you were referred by a doctor or surgeon, our physical therapist will also take into account any special instructions you may have been given regarding physical activity. Our physical therapist will work closely with anyone else involved in the medical treatment and rehabilitation of your shoulder injury.

3. Physical therapy can help you avoid potentially harmful drugs or invasive surgeries

Our physical therapist will create a treatment plan for you, based on your individual needs. Physical therapy is a natural and holistic approach to healing, including services such as:

  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Modalities – This may include specialized treatments that your physical therapist has been certified to perform, such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
  • Manual therapy – This may include massage or joint mobilizations.

Physical therapy has been proven to be successful in treating shoulder injuries. Your physical therapist will teach you about what your body is experiencing and the recovery process it will go through. You and your physical therapist will work together to help you reach your physical goals, allowing you to be engaged and active in your rehabilitation.

Contact us today!

Physical therapy offers so much more than current symptom relief – it offers shoulder injury prevention and natural performance enhancement. If you are an athlete suffering from a shoulder injury, don’t waste any more time on the sidelines. Take your recovery to the next level with our physical therapy team. Contact Us Today at our San Marcos, CA physical therapy clinic to get an appointment at HealthWest Physical Therapy today and get started on the right track toward returning to the sport you love!