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Sports Injury Treatment in Metro Detroit
From sprains to strains, we treat all athletic injuries. Our sports-focused physical therapy gets you back to competition quickly and safely while preventing re-injury through proper rehabilitation.
Understanding Sports injuries
Whether you are a weekend warrior or competitive athlete, sports injuries can sideline you from activities you love. At Total Health Systems, our sports medicine specialists combine physical therapy, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation techniques to help you recover faster and stronger than before.
Common Causes
- Overuse and repetitive motion
- Improper training techniques
- Inadequate warm-up or stretching
- Muscle imbalances
- Poor equipment or footwear
- Fatigue and overtraining
- Direct trauma or impact
- Sudden increase in activity intensity
Signs & Symptoms
- Acute pain during or after activity
- Swelling and inflammation
- Bruising or discoloration
- Limited range of motion
- Instability or weakness
- Popping or clicking sounds
- Inability to bear weight
- Persistent soreness that doesnt improve with rest
When to Seek Professional Care
- Severe pain or swelling
- Visible deformity
- Inability to move the affected area
- Numbness or tingling
- Pain that persists beyond a few days
- Joint instability or giving way
- Previous injury to the same area
Frequently Asked Questions About Sports injuries
Return-to-sport timelines vary based on injury severity and type. We use functional testing and gradual progression protocols to ensure youre fully healed before returning.
Rushing back too soon increases re-injury risk.
Rushing back too soon increases re-injury risk.
For acute injuries (first 48-72 hours), ice helps reduce swelling and inflammation. After the initial phase, heat can help relax muscles and improve blood flow.
Our team will provide specific guidance based on your injury type.
Our team will provide specific guidance based on your injury type.
Not always. Our thorough clinical examination often provides the information needed for treatment.
However, if we suspect fractures or significant tears, well recommend appropriate imaging and coordinate your care.
However, if we suspect fractures or significant tears, well recommend appropriate imaging and coordinate your care.
Absolutely. Our sports rehabilitation programs include injury prevention—correcting muscle imbalances, improving flexibility, and teaching proper movement patterns.
Many athletes continue maintenance programs to stay injury-free.
Many athletes continue maintenance programs to stay injury-free.
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