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Performance

Sports Injuries

Whether you compete or simply love to stay active, we help your body heal more completely so you can get back in the game.

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Understanding Sports Injuries

Heal Completely, Not Just Eventually

Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries are part of an active life. But an injury that heals slowly or incompletely can sideline you for months and set you up for the next one.

Professional athletes do not simply wait to heal. Along with physical therapy and good training, they use tools that support the body's own repair processes. You do not have to be a professional to benefit from the same approach.

We look at the injury itself and at everything that affects how well you heal, then build a plan to help you recover and return to activity with confidence.

Runner bending over to hold his lower leg in pain on a grassy field
What We See

Common Injuries We Help With

From the trail to the court, these are some of the injuries we help with most.

01
Sprains and Ligament Injuries Ankle, knee, and other ligament injuries, including old sprains that never fully healed.
02
Muscle Strains and Tears Pulled muscles and tears from sudden effort or overuse.
03
Tendinitis Tennis elbow, chronic tendinitis, and repetitive strain injuries.
04
Foot and Leg Pain Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and shin splints.
05
Shoulder Injuries Frozen shoulder, bursitis, and calcific shoulder tendinitis.
06
Concussion Head injuries from falls and collisions. Learn more about concussion and TBI.
Looking Deeper

What Slows Healing

When an injury lingers, there is usually a reason. These are the factors we look for.

01
Limited Blood Flow Tendons and ligaments have a limited blood supply, so they may receive less of the oxygen and nutrients needed for repair.
02
Lingering Inflammation Inflammation is part of healing, but when it does not settle, it can cause ongoing pain and stall recovery.
03
Scar Tissue and Old Injuries Scar tissue and incompletely healed injuries can limit motion and keep pain coming back.
04
Whole-Body Factors Nutrient shortfalls, low hormones, poor sleep, and stress can all slow the body's ability to rebuild.
How We Help

Tools to Help You Recover Faster

Your plan is built around your injury, your activity, and your goals.

SoftWave therapy uses sound waves to stimulate healing and tissue regeneration. Prolozone therapy and P.I.T. deliver ozone and nutrients to support repair in joints, ligaments, and muscles. PEMF therapy supports circulation and cellular repair, and athletes often use it to support recovery.

We may also recommend IV therapy to restore nutrients, natural anti-inflammatory support, and Nervous System Reset when an old injury or scar keeps pain going. For recovery after surgery, see Postoperative Recovery.

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Back in the Game

Do Not Let an Injury Keep You on the Sidelines

The sooner you start, the sooner you can get back on the trail, the field, or the court.

FAQs

Sports Injury Questions

Answers to common questions about recovering from a sports injury.

That depends on your injury. We will talk with you about what level of activity makes sense during your recovery.

Yes. Many patients come to us with injuries that have bothered them for months or years. Regenerative therapies such as SoftWave and Prolozone may help support healing in tissue that has stalled.

No. Physical therapy and good training remain important. Our therapies are designed to support your body's repair alongside them.

Not at all. We help anyone with an injury from an active life, whether you hike, ride, run, garden, or chase your grandkids.

Take the First Step

Get Back in the Game

Tell us about your injury and your goals, and we will help you find the right next step. We see patients from all over Utah and across the United States at our offices in Springville and Moab.