Make sure you are fit for athletics with pre-season medicals!
Pre-season medicals are important as they give a baseline measurement of the athlete and help prevent injuries in the season.
A thorough assessment is done by one of our Dundas & Ancaster, ON physicians to evaluate the athlete’s musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and psychological well-being. Pre-season medicals should occur before a change in the level of competition and before the season begins. For more information on medicals, please contact Sports Medicine Experts today to schedule an appointment.
What are pre-season medicals?
A pre-season medical assessment will help in identifying any movement dysfunction or risk of injury that the athlete may have before getting back in the game. One of our Dundas & Ancaster, ON physiotherapists will evaluate strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and body awareness during the exam, in order to determine the baseline of athletic performance. This will help in better understanding how the athlete moves, before participating in several hours of extensive exercise.
Why are pre-season medicals beneficial?
Without an assessment prior to the season, it is more likely to sustain overuse or compensatory injuries. But by understanding an athlete’s movement and physical abilities beforehand, our physiotherapists can provide training and techniques to make the season easier and decrease the likelihood of injury.
Any adolescent athlete can come in for a pre-season medical, but we highly recommend those who have been previously injured or who have current physical limitations. Those are the athletes who would benefit most from an assessment, as they have a higher likelihood of sustaining an additional injury.
Contact Sports Medicine Experts today!
At Sports Medicine Experts, pre-season medicals set the stage for individualized strength and conditioning programs. By understanding how an athlete moves, we can provide the correct resources for helping him or her achieve optimum levels of performance, while simultaneously decreasing the risks of injury. If you are interested in scheduling a pre-sports physical for you or your child, contact our Dundas & Ancaster, ON physiotherapy center today!