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Grand Central Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Focuses on Helping Patients Improve their Athletic Performance, Recover from Injury and Prevent Future Injuries
Sports Medicine in Midtown East NYC (Murray Hill): Athletes understand the demands of participating in their given sport. Putting their bodies through rigorous activities day after day to excel at their sports. Although a good portion of sports medicine is to assist athletes in their recovery from injuries sustained from overuse and overworking, sports medicine also focuses on improving athletic performance. It is also important to take precautionary measures in order to prevent injuries from happening in the future. At Grand Central Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, our doctors not only assist professional and amateur athletes but patients who participate in every athletic activities through the use of sports medicine.
Common Injuries Experienced by Patients at Grand Central Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Whether you are a professional athlete, competing at the high school or collegiate level or take part in recreational sports, your body is susceptible to the same kinds of aches and pains. Some of the most common symptoms seen by our practice are:
- Back pain or neck pain
- Sciatica
- Sprains, strains or tears to the shoulder, hamstring, calf, thigh, groin, knee, ankle and hip
- Tendonitis
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Tennis/golfers elbow
- Chronic headaches
- Swelling and inflammation
- Joint and muscle pain
- Muscle spasms
- Burning, dull pain in different areas of the body
Our team of doctors will work with you to prevent these types of injuries from occurring and create plans to mend those who already experience any of these injuries.
Sports Injuries Can Cause Further Injuries If Left Untreated
Sports injuries can happen to the most physically active and experienced people. Oftentimes, these conditions are a result of injuries suffered weeks, months or years ago that never properly healed. Children and teens tend to ignore what they think are small injuries because they do not want to stop playing their sport. Ignoring these small injuries, however, can eventually lead to long term pain. Many sports injuries are treated insufficiently or aren’t given the proper time to rest and heal, increasing the odds that they will cause chronic pain later in life. This can lead to frustration and a decrease in athletic abilities.
Sports Medicine in East Midtown NYC Facility is Beneficial for Anyone
No matter the level of athlete you are, your body is going through a lot. Whether you have suffered an injury or what to improve your athletic ability, a visit to Grand Central Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is a great start! For those who are looking to improve their performance, our team will create a plan unique to your needs. For those who are visiting for injury recovery and injury prevention, the effects of wear and tear on your body are slowed or are reversed in many cases upon receiving care from our team of doctors. As all sports medicine trajectories are different, we will create a recovery and/or maintenance plan that is unique to each patient. Call Grand Central Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation today and work your body up to its highest performance level.