Sports Injury Rehab Isn't Just Ice!

Regardless of your type of sports injury -  ankle sprains and ACL tears to tennis elbow and shoulder dislocations - you need to know how to maximize your recovery, improve your overall function, and return to safe participation. You need more than just ice and stretching...

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My name is Barton Anderson, and I welcome you to Sports Injury Rehab. Over the last 14 years, I have worked with countless athletes recovering from injuries, working to prevent future injuries, and to improve their overall performance. I know what it takes to come back from that ACL reconstruction, ankle sprain, or any other type of injury. And I am going to share that knowledge with you, here on Sports Injury Rehab.

Rehabilitation is a vital component to a successful recovery after an injury. Even minor ankle sprains will heal better with focused rehab. But rehab isn't just for injuries. Exercises focused on mobility, neuromuscular control, stability, and balance/coordination can improve your performance, prevent future injuries, and give you balanced and efficient body.

Prevention. Recovery. Performance

Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to sports injuries. Prevention shows you how to minimize your risk of injury while improving your performance. The exercises in this section focus on improving mobility and neuromuscular control, normalizing movement patterns, and working to balance muscles throughout the body.

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Recovering from an injury can be frustrating and time consuming. The Recovery section is the heart of this site, and will show you many different exercises to get the most out of your recovery, no matter what your injury is. No matter if you are a recreational or professional athlete, you can achieve a strong, quick, and balanced body.

For the best ways to improve your game - start with Performance. You'll find information on all the key factors for improving performance, and the exercises to achieve your goals. Building a stable core, improving muscle and body balance, and enhancing neuromuscular control are all essential in raising your game to the next level. Agility, core stability, and balance/coordination are all covered here.