Have you recently suffered an orthopedic injury, such as a rotator cuff or ACL tear? We know you’re anxious to get through your rehabilitation to return to your active lifestyle. That’s why we offer both personal training and physical therapy here at [site-name]. Together, these approaches can ensure a quick, fruitful recovery!
Despite your best efforts, sometimes injuries happen. Unfortunately, many injuries common to athletes or active people can require lengthy rehabilitation times, even if you don’t need surgery or other medical interventions. You have to heal from the injury itself, but you also have to spend time restoring your strength and mobility so you don’t re-injure yourself by doing too much too soon.
Combining personal training and physical therapy gives you the guidance and support to reach your recovery goals. Keep reading to learn more about the services we offer at our Woodbury, MN clinic!
What Injuries Do We Help Treat?
As physical therapists, we can address several common orthopedic injuries. Physical therapy alone is often enough to get you the care you need. Even if you have to get a cast or undergo surgery, physical therapy plays an essential role in your rehabilitation.
Here are some of the injuries we frequently see in our office:
- Knee Injuries: This includes ligament tears (ACL, MCL, etc) and meniscus injuries.
- Rotator Cuff Tears: These are among the most common shoulder injuries.
- Sprains and Strains: A sprain refers to damage in the tendons and muscles; a strain refers to damage in the ligaments.
- Herniated Discs: One of the more common causes of back pain, a herniated disc occurs when the intervertebral disc bulges or ruptures.
The Role of Physical Therapy In Injury Recovery
Physical therapists are licensed healthcare providers with the education and expertise to assess and treat various musculoskeletal conditions–including orthopedic injuries. Our physical therapists will guide your post-injury rehabilitation from start to finish.
First, we’ll assess your symptoms and/or injury to ensure we fully understand your condition. Repeated movements, poor postures, and muscular weaknesses often contribute to an injury, and addressing those factors can help prevent another injury.
Next, we’ll create a customized treatment plan. This plan may include drug-free pain management options (such as manual therapy) and targeted exercises to improve your mobility and restore function.
We’ll then guide you through your treatment, adjusting it as needed. As you come to the end of your physical therapy program, we’ll help you return to your favorite sports and activities. That’s also when we’ll hand you off to our in-house personal trainers.
The Role of Personal Training in Injury Recovery
Personal trainers are fitness professionals who can help you set and meet various health and fitness goals–including getting ready to return to your active lifestyle after rehabilitating from an injury!
Our trainers will coordinate with you and your physical therapist to design a workout program to “bridge the gap” between physical therapy and the return to your typical exercise routine. We can show you modified versions of exercises and guide you through a progress program that slowly and safely introduces new activities into your post-injury routine.
We’re also here to offer support and accountability after you graduate from physical therapy. Many of our clients find immense value in regular physical therapy sessions; our personal training services allow them to continue that structured approach even when they no longer need physical therapy.
Personal Training and Physical Therapy: A Great Combination!
If you’ve suffered an injury, combining personal training and physical therapy ensures you have all the help you need on your road to recovery. Want to see if our services are right for you? Request an appointment with [site-name] today!
