If you run marathons, lift weights, or play competitive sports, sports medicine can reduce your risk of injuries and improve your performance. At Dolsky Physical Therapy PC, in New York City, experienced physical therapist Alexander Dolsky, DPT, and the team provide sports medicine to people of all ages. After a review of your medical records and a discussion of your goals, they can make recommendations for treatment. To make an appointment, call the office in Forest Hills, Queens, or book online today.
Sports medicine is a subspecialty of physical therapy designed to diagnose, treat, and prevent exercise-related injuries.
If you play sports, run marathons, or participate in other physically demanding activities, you’re also more likely to experience an injury. Sports medicine can reduce your risk of injury by educating you on how to warm up, cool down, and practice proper form. It can also alert you to underlying medical conditions that might increase your risk of activity-related accidents.
At Dolsky Physical Therapy PC, Alexander and the team use physical therapy to treat various injuries, including:
You might also benefit from sports medicine if you play contact sports and break a bone.
A sports medicine consultation begins with a review of your medical records and a discussion of the injury, including what you were doing when it occurred, the severity of your symptoms, and if they’re worse when you sit or lie down.
Next, Alexander conducts a physical exam. He also orders X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI to see if there’s damage to your hard or soft tissues. After making a diagnosis, Alexander and the team develop a custom physical therapy treatment plan.
Alexander and the team use various types of physical therapy to treat sports injuries. They might recommend:
Ultimately, the goal of physical therapy and rehab is to relieve uncomfortable symptoms and enhance your body’s healing process. The team might combine several types of treatment, depending on your needs.
The time that you need to participate in sports medicine depends on several factors, including the injury you’re recovering from and the severity of your symptoms. Alexander and the team typically recommend bi-weekly checkups over several months*, but it might take longer.
To see if you can benefit from sports medicine, make an appointment at Dolsky Physical Therapy PC by calling the office or booking online today.
*Individual results may vary.