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Overuse Injuries

Athletes take pride in pushing their bodies to the limit, gaining strength and stamina with every workout. Unfortunately, a physically demanding lifestyle can put your body at risk of overuse injuries.

Our experienced team is here to help you overcome overuse injuries – and prevent them from happening again in the future.

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What Are Overuse Injuries?

An overuse injury results from repeated stress on a tissue or joint. This stress causes microtraumas that can lead to a significant injury.

Since overuse injuries develop gradually, rather than from a sudden trauma, they can be difficult to identify. This can also cause athletes to push through the pain without realizing they have an injury, leading to more severe damage.

There are many common overuse injuries, especially among athletes, including:

  • Shin splints involve pain along the tibia or shinbone.
  • Jumper’s knee involves pain and inflammation of the patellar tendon.
  • Achilless tendinitis involves pain and inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.
  • Runner’s knee causes dull pain around the patella at the front of the knee.
  • Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and it occurs when the plantar fascia is inflamed.
  • Bursitis occurs when the small sacs that protect the joints, called bursae, become inflamed.

Caring For Overuse Injuries

At Florida Wellness Medical Group, we provide a variety of leading-edge treatments for overuse injuries. After accurately diagnosing your injury with detailed imaging, we’ll address its root cause. Our goal is to provide lasting symptom relief while averting future damage with injury prevention methods.

Your overuse injury treatment plan may include:

If you’re struggling with persistent pain, schedule an appointment at Florida Wellness Medical Group. We can determine if your pain is stemming from an overuse injury and recommend effective treatments to alleviate your symptoms.

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Florida Wellness Medical Group is here to restore and protect your physical health so that you can return to the activities you love. Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment!