Whether you’re an endurance athlete or simply trying to maintain fitness, sports injuries can be frustrating. That’s why the team at StayFIT Physical Therapy in Aiea and Kapolei, HI, is committed to getting you back on track as quickly as possible in a way that’s healthy and safe. From muscle strains to joint sprains and more, their therapists use a personalized approach to help you overcome your injury.

Below, the professionals at StayFIT Physical Therapy share information about some of the most common workout injuries:

• Muscle Strain: If you experience weakness, swelling/redness, or pain in a specific muscle area even when it’s at rest, you may have a muscle strain. Heavy lifting and certain quick movements can be the cause, but even normal daily activity can cause a muscle strain. Normal muscle strains (in which the muscle hasn’t been completely ruptured) can take three to six weeks to heal, and physical therapy helps you recover by slowly immersing the affected muscles back into movement.
• Joint Sprain: Sprains occurring in the ligaments of the ankle and knee are common workout-related injuries resulting from overuse. If rest, icing, compression, and elevation doesn’t alleviate the pain after two to three days, you should seek medical assistance. A physical therapy program will help you recover from sprains by controlling the movement of the joint through a series of exercises tailored to your condition.
• Tendinitis: This condition can occur in the tendons at the hip, shoulder, elbow, knee, and more. It is caused by overuse or neglecting to stretch before your workout. Depending on the seriousness of your injury, it could take weeks or months to heal, but physical therapy helps through personalized range-of-motion exercises that aid in recovery without pushing too far.

If you’ve experienced any workout-related injuries, allow one of the caring, skilled professionals at StayFIT Physical Therapy to help you recover and get back into the game. Call (808) 487-0487 to speak with a staff member in Aiea or for the Kapolei location call (808) 674-0500. You can also visit them online for more information.