Treat your Sprain / Strain with Physical Therapy at Joint Restoration Center
Patients of all ages come to our physical therapy clinic because of pain due to strains and sprains. Our experienced physical therapists in Tulsa, OK proudly offer drug-free relief using safe, effective, customizable, evidence-based techniques. Call Joint Restoration Center if you’d like to put your pain behind you and get back to an active lifestyle!
Understanding strain vs. sprain
Strains and sprains are soft tissue injuries that can lead to debilitating pain. Strictly speaking, a strain occurs in muscle or tendon tissue whereas a sprain occurs in ligamentous tissue. These injuries occur due to sudden or cumulative stress, which causes tearing and inflammation in muscle or ligament fibers. This may happen during an acute incident, such as a sports injury, car accident, lifting injury, or slip and fall. In other cases, particularly with muscle strains, the injury can develop gradually over time.
Knee Sprain / Strain
Sprains refer to injuries of the ligaments (which connect bone to bone) and strains refer to injuries of the muscles or tendons (which connect muscle to bone). Sprains and strains occur from quick overstretching of the tissues causing micro-tearing and subsequent injury. Swelling begins as part of the inflammation process, causing pain and difficulty with movement.
The first step in treating sprains or strains in the knee is to rest, ice and elevate it. With severe limitations in movement you should see our physical therapists right away. There are different levels of sprains or strains from mild to severe. In some cases, the tearing can be complete and even need surgical repair.
How physical therapy helps
In most cases, physical therapy can effectively help you recover from a sprain or strain. We first evaluate the injured area to determine the extent of the injury and ensure that the ligaments or tendons are still intact. After we pinpoint the injured area, we formulate a treatment plan that will quickly relieve your swelling and pain, and begin restoring range of motion.
The goal of physical therapy is to restore your normal range of motion and eventually restore normal strength. If you participate in sports or are very active, we work closely with you to make sure that we help you fully recover and can participate in those activities you love to do. Call Joint Restoration Center today to discover how we can effectively treat your sprains or strains.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
