St. Luke’s: One Stop Rehab/Sports Med for Phoenix
If you are physically active – as a professional athlete, occasional walker, or anywhere in between – it is probable that you will experience a sports-related injury at some point in your lifetime. When a sports injury occurs, it’s important that you can act fast. Learn more about the relationship between sports medicine and physical therapy at St. Luke’s Medical Center below.
What to Do In the Event of an Injury
The Phoenix sports medicine physicians and physical therapists at St. Luke’s Medical Center recommend the following if you sustain an injury while exercising….
- Stop the activity. Don’t try to “push through” or “finish the drill.” Continuing to exercise while injured could make the problem worse.
- See a physician if the sports injury causes severe pain, swelling or numbness, or if you are unable to put any weight on the injured joint or limb. If symptoms related to the injury continue to worsen over the next few days, let your doctor know.
- At-home treatment may be appropriate if you do not have any of the severe symptoms described above. For more information about at-home treatment, including therapies for specific types of sports injuries, view this resource page.
Sports Injury Treatment & Physical Therapy
Sports medicine physicians in the Phoenix area offer a number of advanced treatment options for athletic injuries, including platelet-rich plasma injections and amniotic membrane stem cell injections. In addition to undergoing treatment, it is critical (for many patients) to also participate in physical therapy. A licensed physical therapist at St. Luke’s Medical Center can help ensure the effectiveness of your physician’s treatment, reduce pain, and help you regain joint stability and strength. View this page to learn more about the comprehensive therapy services at St. Luke’s Medical Center, which include an 18×24-foot heated pool for aquatic therapy.
Find a Physical Therapist or Sports Medicine Physician in Phoenix
To find a Phoenix area sports medicine doctor or physical therapist through St. Luke’s Medical Center, call 1-877-351-WELL. Specialists are available throughout Phoenix. Don’t postpone the treatment or rehabilitation you need; call today.