Sports Injury Assessment in Algonquin, IL

When Should You Get a Sports Injury Assessment?

Athletic Edge and Wellness provides comprehensive sports injury assessments in Algonquin, IL to evaluate the source of your symptoms, determine appropriate treatment, and help you safely return to the activities you enjoy.

• Did you tweak or injure something and not sure what to do? (rest, go to the doctor, get imaging)

• Are you playing through the pain?  Thinking it will "go away" or are "just dealing with it"?

• Did you go to a provider who just told you to rest or take some medication; only to find out that did not help?

• Were you just handed a couple of exercises that didn't help or looked on You Tube for exercises based on a condition?

• Thought Dr. Google had the answers to what was going on?

Not sure what you injured or what to do next? An injury assessment helps identify the likely source of your symptoms and determine whether physical therapy, activity modification, further medical evaluation, or additional testing may be appropriate.

What We Evaluate

At Athletic Edge and Wellness, we begin with a thorough history and discussion of your symptoms, followed by a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate tests and measures to identify the factors contributing to your condition. 

Based on our findings, we will develop a plan to address your needs and determine the most appropriate treatment options. If additional medical care is needed, we can also recommend and facilitate a referral to the appropriate specialist.

What Happens During an Injury Assessment? 

• Medical history, symptom review and pain reports/behaviors

• Movement assessment

• Strength and mobility testing

• Functional testing when appropriate

• Identification of contributing factors

• Functional movement patterns

• Sport-specific demands; position, time of season, competition time frames, workload demands, and training schedule/demands

• Areas that may be contributing to injury or decreased performance

• Treatment recommendations

• Referral to an appropriate medical specialist or imaging when indicated

What Happens After Your Assessment?

Your assessment findings help determine the most appropriate next step based on your symptoms, physical findings and goals. Depending on your needs, recommendations may include physical therapy, targeted rehabilitation, performance-focused care, additional medical evaluation or a gradual return-to-sport plan.

The goal isn't simply to treat where it hurts. It's to understand why the problem may be occurring and what your body needs to safely move forward.

Not Sure What's Causing Your Pain?

Don't guess your way through an injury. A comprehensive sports injury assessment in Algonquin, IL can help identify contributing factors and provide a clear path toward recovery and returning to the activities and sports you enjoy.

Athletic Edge and Wellness provides sports injury assessment and physical therapy for athletes in Algonquin, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake and surrounding communities.