VOLLEYBALL INJURIES
Athletes put a lot of time and effort into excelling at their sport, aiming for higher achievements. Therefore, facing a volleyball injury during the season can be very frustrating. Injuries can happen even with good preparation before and during the season. Because of the focus on the arms and the time spent overhead, the shoulder often experiences pain for volleyball players. Common injuries include rotator cuff tendonitis, bicep tendonitis, and shoulder impingement. The jumping and quick movements can also lead to other injuries treated by Physical therapy, such as torn or strained ACLs and MCLs, knee injuries, fractures, muscle pulls, strains, ankle sprains, and meniscus tears. Don’t play through the pain and risk your season! Contact Feldman Physical Therapy and Performance for a full evaluation by our Doctors of Physical Therapy. We will check your strength and mobility, determine if you need any tests, and help you start on the right path to recovery.
Some volleyball-related injuries may only require ice and rest, others will require rehabilitation. Though we hope to avoid surgery with Physical Therapy, it may be required with severe injuries. Physical Therapy is integral for both rehab and prehab. There is no set timeline for recovery but, working with a Physical Therapist can certainly help speed it up. At Feldman Physical Therapy and Performance, you will experience one on one treatment with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to create a personalized plan that gets you meeting and even exceeding your goals with fewer visits. The immediate goals are to reduce pain and swelling. As rehabilitation progresses, you can expect volleyball physical therapy exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility.
No matter how common the volleyball injury, yours is unique to you. Our visits are designed to pinpoint the root of the problem and develop a custom plan to prevent the issue from returning. We want you to be better than you were before the injury!
