Do I Need an Injury Prevention Program?
Are you an athlete? Do you find yourself working a physically taxing job in New York City? Or maybe you have a demanding lifestyle that puts you at risk for muscle tears, sprains, and other injuries. If any of this sounds like you, an injury prevention program may be a good option.
Dr. Bobby Bilitsis at Prestige Health and Wellness recommends patients seek injury prevention programs in Manhattan early.
You might need an injury prevention program if you’re experiencing the following:
- Lower back pain
- Muscle imbalances
- Pain
Keep reading to learn more about injury prevention programs in NYC, what they may consist of, and when they’re most beneficial.
What is Injury Prevention?
Imagine walking your usual Manhattan path home after a few hours of training for your next sports tournament. Suddenly, you feel overwhelmed with muscle pains or even experience a debilitating ligament tear. Sometimes, this occurs from improper conditioning. Other times, it’s pushing yourself past physical exertion. In either scenario, it can lead to grave injuries in athletes and other physically active individuals.
Fortunately, though, this is where injury prevention can intervene.
An injury prevention program is a proactive set of techniques to prevent strains, tears, and other fractures. One study on sports injuries found that about 40.4% percent of its participants suffered an injury in one year alone (with 39% of those injuries being in the same area). Injuries from sports and other athletic exertions can lead to painful symptoms and other negative impacts.
How Do Injury Prevention Programs Work?
Injury prevention programs are designed to help patients stay active while avoiding overuse injuries and other forms of sprains, tears, etc. These prevention programs are created after studying the patient’s movement patterns, possible muscle imbalances, and overall areas of weakness in the body. At Prestige Health and Wellness, our expert providers will tailor injury prevention programs that contain:
- Strengthening exercises
- Flexibility training
- Balance and coordination exercises
- Proper posture alignment techniques
- Further exercise and movement education to reduce injury risks
What Conditions Could an Injury Prevention Program Treat?
The higher the physical effort, the more significant the risk of injury. Thankfully, we have experts on our team who can help you better condition your body and reduce your risk of impairment. This is especially crucial for patients who’ve been hurt before and want to prevent the same injury twice. Some of the conditions an injury prevention program can help further treat include:
Muscle Tears
Torn muscles occur in the lower back, shoulder, neck, and hamstring. Some of the most common symptoms of this condition include:
- Abrupt and severe pain
- Visible swelling and bruising in the area
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle spasms
Tendonitis
Tendonitis occurs when tendons (which connect muscles to the bones) become inflamed. Overstretching a muscle or lifting heavy weights are some reasons this condition develops. Indicators of tendonitis include:
- Pain/tenderness in the affected area
- Swelling
- Stiff joints
- Cracking or popping sensation in the joints
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries occur when a part of the body goes through excessive or repetitive stress over a long period of time. Repetitive movements injure muscles, nerves, tissues, and tendons. Indicators of these injuries are:
- Pain that worsens with activity
- Stiffness
- Cramping
- Pins and needles sensation
Train and Condition Properly in Manhattan NYC
If you want to see if injury prevention techniques are the best approach for you and if your insurance covers it, please contact us at 212-393-4673 or book an appointment today.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our locations in Manhattan NYC:
