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Types of Treatment

Sports clinics treat a wide variety of injuries. Consequently, they also offer many different forms of therapy to aid in the recovery process. Hydrotherapy is one type of treatment available. It consists of using water to treat the injury and is successful in reducing joint pain and inflammation. The hot water also prevents stiffness in joints that can produce immobility due to an injury. Hydrotherapy relieves arthritis, back pain and muscle weakness.

A sports massage is a very popular type of treatment. It is most commonly used to help treat soft tissue injuries. It targets specific pain and breaks down tangled muscle fibers that cause aches and soreness. A targeted massage loosens up and conditions the injured muscles so that work outs run smoothly and injuries are avoided.

Since many problems are caused by biomechanical problems in the feet and lower limbs, many clinics have a special podiatry team on hand. Podiatrists can analyze an athlete's walking and running style and target and correct biomechanical problem areas. They often create specialized orthotics to fix foot problems.

Some clinics offer counseling to help athletes with the emotional toll of injury. Counseling can take place in a group or individual setting. It can be extremely frustrating for an active individual to have their activities restricted, so counseling gives them the chance to talk about their injuries. Counseling plays a critical role in mentally preparing athletes for their return to competition.