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Sports Injuries services offered in Frisco and Fort Worth, TX
Being active has tremendous physical benefits, but competitive activities can also place stress on the body and even lead to sports injuries. If you’ve been sidelined with an injury, let board-certified pain physician Mahesh Mohan, MD, offer you personalized care at Pain Specialists of Frisco in Fort Worth and Frisco, Texas. With a wide range of cutting-edge solutions, including regenerative medicine treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, he can help you get back to doing what you love. Call the office to schedule a consultation or book online today to jumpstart your recovery.
Sports Injuries Q&A
What are sports injuries?
A sports injury is any damage to your body’s musculoskeletal system that occurs while you’re exercising, training, or competing. These injuries affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, or joints and typically result from:
- Acute trauma, such as a sudden fall, collision, or twist
- Overuse, from repetitive motion or training without proper rest
- Poor technique or conditioning, which increases strain on the body
Common sports injuries include sprains, strains, tendonitis, muscle tears, dislocations, and stress fractures.
What are the symptoms of sports injuries?
When you train hard and compete, you get used to some level of discomfort, but injuries feel different from muscle soreness or the regular wear-and-tear after a game. Your symptoms will depend on the type and severity of the injury, but watch out for:
- Pain during or after activity
- Swelling, bruising, or inflammation
- Stiffness or limited range of motion
- Weakness or instability in the affected area
- A popping or snapping sensation when the injury occurs
- Difficulty bearing weight or continuing regular activity
If you have pain or swelling beyond a few days, schedule a medical evaluation at Pain Specialists of Frisco to prevent further damage.
How are sports injuries treated?
Dr. Mohan aims to reduce your pain, restore function, and promote healing. He performs a thorough examination to determine the cause and extent of the damage, and he may start your treatment with:
- Resting and modifying activity levels to prevent aggravation
- Ice, compression, and elevation to reduce swelling
- Physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
If you have a severe injury like torn ligaments or fractures, you may need surgical repair and a structured rehabilitation program.
For nonsurgical solutions, Pain Specialists of Frisco uses regenerative medicine treatments to repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and speed recovery, including:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
For PRP therapy, Dr. Mohan draws a blood sample, concentrates the platelets, and injects them into the injured area. The platelets release growth factors that stimulate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and may help strengthen tendons and ligaments.
Stem cell therapy
Stem cells can differentiate into various tissue types and promote natural healing by regenerating damaged muscle, cartilage, or tendon tissue.
Softwave® therapy
SoftWave therapy uses acoustic shockwaves to release growth factors, stimulate blood flow, and activate stem cells, and release growth factors in the damaged area.
Call Pain Specialists of Frisco or book an appointment online today to learn more about personalized care for sports injuries.