Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Back on Track: Helping Injured Athletes Regain Physical Vigor

Injuries are constant risks for athletes of every sport. Whether in basketball, gridiron, dirt track racing, or even fishing, the threat of a physical catastrophe looms at varying levels. At the worst case, players are left without choice but to prematurely end their careers and spend the rest of their lives in frustration. Fortunately, physiatrists come to the aid of athletes in accomplishing peak injury-free form.

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Physiatrists work diligently to help injured players bring back the bliss and energy in their life following a massive accident or a dreaded disease that left them bedridden, immobile, or disabled. Through a range of customized programs, proven treatments, and physical exercises, physicians restore a certain percentage of the patient’s original physical state. The process is not easy and requires significant patience, determination, and a positive mindset. There have been cases of players fully recovering after religiously following their physiatrists’ advice.

Sports medicine, a sub-specialty of physiatry, is a dynamic and holistic approach to bringing back the body to full function. It focuses on the performance needs of athletes and the prevention of sports-related injuries. It applies to all types of sportsmen: professional, amateur, recreational or scholastic.

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When athletes regain their physical might, they are more determined to recommence their careers and emerge triumphant. They rebuild their self-esteem, create new realities, and improve their overall relationship with other people. The tragic history of injuries serves as cautionary tale that helps athletes become more conscientious of their actions and more strategic in their competitive approach.

Dr. Mary Kneiser is an expert in treating and assessing physical injuries through different technologies such as Electromyography (EMG). For more about her specialization, visit this website.