Spine and Sport Physical Therapy - South West Health Center
Our California sports and spine center team is dedicated to keeping athletes healthy and in the game. Whether you play professionally or on the weekends, our experts can help you prevent injuries and bounce back fast when they happen.
Our sport and spine physical therapy doctors are highly trained to diagnose sports-related pain quickly using technology like MRI, ultrasound, and x-rays. We use cutting-edge treatments like Kinesio taping, shockwave therapy, muscle activation techniques, and non-surgical spinal decompression to speed up healing. For major injuries needing surgery, our partner orthopedic surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures.
Preventing injuries is a big focus too. Functional movement screenings catch weaknesses that raise injury risk. We create customized plans that combine strength training, stretching, and nutrition advice. This helps your body handle the stresses of sports. Young athletes learn to warm up properly, stay hydrated, and avoid overuse problems.
To boost performance, our certified trainers design workout routines personalized for your sport. Things like conditioning drills, core exercises, and flexibility training using Pilates make you as strong as possible on the field. Extra therapies like acupuncture and techniques that improve blood flow push you even further.
New technologies aid the process. Digital x-rays and MSK ultrasound scans find issues quickly. Devices for assessing brain function aid in comebacks. Integrating manual care, massage, and mind-body practices also speeds recovery.
A team approach at our California spine center helps keep you playing sports injury-free and at your best. Our goal is to support health, fitness, and enjoyment through every stage of life in sports.
Sport & Spine Physical Therapy Near Me
We offer full spine & sport physical therapy services at our clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Our specialized team of licensed PTs has extensive experience rehabilitating injuries to allow athletes to return to play.
After an evaluation, we create individualized treatment plans that may include hands-on manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises customized for your needs, modalities like Shockwave Therapy, Muscle Activation Techniques and an individualized home exercise program. Our goal is to alleviate pain, improve mobility and function, restore muscle balance and stability, and get you back in the game at full strength with a long term plan for injury prevention.
Whether your needs are short term after an acute injury or more involved for a chronic condition, we'll get you back on the road to recovery.
Concussion Management
If you suspect that you have a concussion, pull yourself from the competition, seek medical attention and get evaluated. If it is determined that you have suffered a concussion, you should immediately practice cognitive rest. That means no cell phone, limit all screen time and no exercise for the first 48 hours.
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury altering brain functions typically for a temporary amount of time.
How does a concussion occur?
A concussion can occur from any hit to the body or head. A concussion typically occurs when a forceful blow results in rapid head movement leading to brain function alterations.
Signs and Symptoms of a concussion can include (can occur immediately or hours later):
- Headache
- Dizziness, lightheaded
- Nausea, vomiting
- Dazed, glazed appearance
- Lack of coordination or balance
- Feeling of being in a fog
- Emotional changes (e.g., both happy and sad)
- Amnesia (memory loss either after the event and/or prior to the event)
- Slowed response time (verbal or physical)
- Disorientation, confusion
- Altered vision (e.g., blurry vision or double vision)
- Dilated or unequal pupils
- Sensitivity to light
- Auditory changes (e.g., sensitivity to sound, ringing in the ears)
- Difficulty concentrating, recalling information
What should I do if I suspect I, or someone else, have sustained a concussion?
Stop activity, tell someone, and seek further medical attention.
When can I return to competition?
You may return to competition once you have provided a note from a physician clearing you for full participation. It is your responsibility to provide this physician note from a MD, DO, or sports medicine chiropractor. Your Athletic Trainer cannot clear you for participation. If any symptoms return, it is important that you notify a health care professional for further care.