Here are some of the key benefits of physical therapy for athletic training:
- Injury prevention. Physical therapists can design prevention programs to help strengthen muscles and reduce risk of injury for athletes. Proper warmups, cool downs, and exercises can keep athletes in top form.
- Faster recovery from injury. For athletes who get injured, physical therapy is essential for recovery. Therapists help reduce pain and swelling and guide safe rehabilitation exercises to restore mobility and strength. This can help athletes return to play more quickly.
- Improved performance. Even healthy athletes can benefit from physical therapy. Therapists can identify weaknesses and imbalances and create customized workout plans to improve flexibility, power, agility and overall performance. This