Last updated 3 days ago
Suffering a serious sports injury takes more than a few weeks of rest to get you back in the game. We want to get you back into the game as quickly and safely as possible. However, if a serious injury is sustained, it is recommended that you go through a careful rehabilitation process that’s individually designed and supervised by an experienced doctor. The professional medical team at Orthopaedic Associates has been specializing in sports injury rehabilitation since our doors opened more than 40 years ago.
Phase I: Early or Acute Healing
This phase begins almost immediately after a sports injury. Your first priority should be to treat swelling by resting the injured area, applying ice and compression, and keeping it elevated above your heart. If you’ve experienced a sports injury, make an appointment with your doctor right away. After assessing the injury, your doctor will determine if additional treatment is needed, like surgery or use of a cast or brace.
Phase II: Regaining Motion and Strength
Once your injury has been evaluated and diagnosed, it’s time to develop an individualized plan of action so you can regain full motion and strength. Our expert staff at Orthopaedic Associates will work with you to form a regimen of strength-training and range-of-motion exercises, which may be paired with electrical stimulation therapy. Our goal during this phase is to keep you in shape, maintain your muscle tone, and redevelop the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, or joints affected by your sports injury.
Phase III: Rehabilitation and Exercise
Once your strength and range of motion have normalized, your doctor will introduce basic drills designed to build strength, improve agility, and work on balance and coordination. As you improve, your doctor, trainer, and physical therapist will develop new challenges, drills, and exercises that will gradually help you return to your pre-injury form. Make sure to carefully follow professional advice and emphasize proper pre- and post-activity regimens like stretching, icing, and heating the injured area.
If you’ve suffered from a sports injury, following a medically developed and supervised treatment plan is the key to making a successful recovery. At Orthopaedic Associates, our orthopaedic surgeons offer the best advice and care available for your sports injury rehabilitation. Call (812) 424-9291 to schedule an appointment today.
Last updated 11 days ago
Athletics teach children great physical fitness habits, work ethic, and team-building skills, while providing hours of entertainment. The benefits are clear, but it’s important to remember that every sport comes with the risk of injury. To keep your athlete healthy, use smart parenting to prevent sports injuries.
- Training: Like adults, kids need to be in healthy physical condition to play a sport. Rather than looking at team practice as a way to get into shape, understand that your child needs preliminary training before joining a team. It’s also important for children to understand the rules of a sport before playing. If your child isn’t physically and mentally fit, the risk of injury greatly increases.
- Protection: Many sports require certain protective gear to be worn during play. Make sure your child is equipped with proper, well-fitting protection. Enrolling your child in a league with experienced, qualified coaches will also help ensure safer practices, good equipment, and the right protective gear.
- Habits: Helping children understand the benefits of good athletic habits arms them with the knowledge to stay healthy. Emphasize the importance of proper stretching and cool-down activities. It’s also important for kids to know the dangers of exhaustion or overwork. They need to know that no matter what, it’s okay to stop and rest when they’re tired to avoid serious health risks and sports injuries.
- Environment: A safe athletic environment should always be more important than getting a win. Coaches and parents need to work together to create a positive, encouraging, low-stress atmosphere focused on fun, healthy physical activity.
Parents play a big role in keeping their active children healthy. Equip your athlete with the training, gear, and knowledge to prevent sports injuries. Unfortunately, even with the best care, sports injuries happen. The orthopedic surgeons at Orthopaedic Associates have more than 40 years experience providing expert sports injury rehabilitation. If your child gets injured, set up an appointment right away by calling (812) 424-9291.
Last updated 24 days ago
No one likes to think about the possibility of needing urgent care of any kind. Orthopaedic care can seem frightening on the surface due to many emotional factors. It can be very hard to make wise decisions or tough choices while in the middle of emotional distress/pain- so planning ahead, or spending a few minutes to become more educated before a situation presents itself can go a long way.
Choosing to visit Orthopaedic Associates (OA) Urgent Care can save you time, money and hassle. See below for all the reasons Orthopaedic Associates is the right choice if you have suffered a sprain, strain or worse:
- Visits to the emergency room can be quite costly and most insurances often charge a higher co-pay.
- OA has 3 convenient locations offering you more choices; Evansville, Henderson and Newburgh.
- You will see a specialist in orthopaedic care. The emergency room often refers you to follow up with an orthopaedic surgeon so coming direct to us saves you a step.
- Emergency room waiting areas are filled by people with a variety of problems, including possible contagious illnesses. Avoid exposure to such things by coming directly to OA.
It may not ever come up, but knowledge is power, and you’ll rest just a little easier at night knowing you’re better prepared to make wise choices for you and your family. For more information on this subject, visit Orthopaedic Associates. Schedule a consultation with one of our specialists by visiting our website or calling (812) 424-9291.
Last updated 1 month ago
Our recent blogs have discussed some common issues that can arise in the joints and cause you pain. Find out how you can get relief from your irritating symptoms by scheduling a consultation with Orthopaedic Associates and reading these recommended articles. Set up your first appointment with us on our website or call (812) 437-1490.
Last updated 1 month ago
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that is often seen in those who work with computers. It can be prevented with proper posture and simple stretches performed at the office.
This video explains some simple ways that you can avoid developing carpal tunnel syndrome, even if you work at a desk all day. When you are typing, it is important to keep your wrists relaxed. Stop working every 10 to 15 minutes to rest your hands and fingers, and stretch out the muscles of the wrist at least once per hour.
For more tips on preserving your musculoskeletal health, visit Orthopaedic Associates. Schedule a consultation with one of our specialists by visiting our website or calling (812) 437-1490.
