Hockey Injuries – Plainfield, IL

 Hockey is a fast, physical sport that demands strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Whether you play youth hockey, high school hockey, adult league hockey or compete at an advanced level, the combination of high-speed skating, sudden changes in direction, repetitive movements, falls and player-to-player contact can put tremendous stress on the body.

At PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab in Plainfield, IL, we focus on full physical therapy and sports rehabilitation for hockey injuries, helping athletes recover properly, rebuild strength and work toward safely returning to the ice. Our goal isn't simply to reduce pain. We develop individualized rehabilitation programs designed to restore movement, strength, flexibility, stability & overall athletic function quicker than most other physical therapy centers.

Physical Therapy for Hockey Injuries

Hockey players use virtually their entire body during a game. Skating places significant demands on the hips, knees, ankles, lower back and core, while shooting, passing and checking require strength and mobility throughout the shoulders and upper body.

When an injury occurs, returning to sports without the correct rehab can leave an athlete dealing with lingering weakness, limited mobility or decreased performance. A comprehensive physical therapy program can address the injury while also working on the physical demands necessary to skate, stop, turn, shoot and compete.

At PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab, we evaluate each athlete individually and develop a rehabilitation program based on the injury, symptoms, position, activity level and goals.

Common Hockey Injuries We Treat

Common hockey-related conditions can include, but are not limited to:

• Hip and groin strains
• Hamstring and quadriceps injuries
• Knee sprains and strains
• Concussions
• Ankle injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Back and neck pain
• Muscle strains
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Overuse injuries
• Sports-related soft tissue injuries

Hockey players may also experience injuries that require medical evaluation beyond rehabilitation. With decades of experience in the sports medicine field, our office has an extensive network of health care professionals. If needed, PRO Rehab can guide you in that process.

Full Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation

Our approach goes beyond resting an injury and hoping symptoms go away on their own. PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab provides full physical therapy and sports rehabilitation focused on helping athletes & non-athletes regain the physical abilities needed to compete.

Depending on the injury and individual treatment plan, hockey rehabilitation may incorporate therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening, range-of-motion exercises, soft tissue rehabilitation, balance and stability training, and other physical therapy modalities.

Rehabilitation Focuses on Improving:

• Strength: Rebuilding weakened muscles following an injury or period of reduced activity.
• Flexibility: Improving mobility in areas such as the hips, hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders and lower back.
• Balance & Stability: Hockey requires athletes to maintain control while skating, turning, stopping and absorbing contact.
• Range of Motion: Restoring normal movement to injured joints and surrounding muscles.
• Core Strength: Developing the core stability needed for skating, shooting, checking and maintaining balance.
• Sports-Specific Movement: Progressing rehabilitation toward movements that more closely resemble the demands an athlete will face on the ice.

Hockey-Specific Sports Rehab

Getting through normal daily activities without pain doesn't necessarily mean an athlete is ready to return to hockey. Hockey requires much more from the body than walking, sitting or climbing stairs. That's why sports-specific rehabilitation is an important part of our approach.

PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab works with athletes ranging from young players and recreational competitors to professional athletes. Our practice has extensive experience with sports injuries and athletic rehabilitation, allowing us to understand that athletes often have different recovery goals than non-athletes.

Sports Injury Experience You Can Trust

PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab is led by Dr. Randy Cybulski, DC, CCSP, a board-certified sports physician and physiotherapist with more than 35 years of experience. Dr. Cybulski has provided physical therapy and sports chiropractic services for athletes competing at the NFL, NCAA, NBA, NAIA and IHSA levels.

Our office provides 12 treatment rooms, a 3000 sq. ft. physical therapy exercise rehab room, and multiple health care providers. NO OTHER FACILITY CAN DO WHAT WE DO.

Get Back on the Ice

Whether you're dealing with a recent hockey injury, an overuse condition or pain that continues to interfere with your skating and performance, PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab in Plainfield is here to help. Our focus is on full physical therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, sports chiropractic, and individualized treatment designed to help hockey players recover and get back to doing what they love.

If you or your athlete has suffered an injury, contact PRO Sports & Spinal Rehab in Plainfield, IL to schedule an evaluation. We proudly serve hockey players from all around the area and throughout the Southwestern Suburbs of Chicago.

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