Chances are your child’s treatment won’t end when they leave LuskinOIC Urgent Care. Most likely there will be follow-up appointments with specialists to evaluate their progress. Your child may also receive physical rehabilitation at our center and be prescribed a therapy plan to follow at home. You can count on us to be there every step of the way to provide guidance, help keep them motivated, and answer any questions you have.

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What Can You and Your Child Expect from During Rehabilitation?

Pain and injury are stressful for kids of all ages. But committing to treatment now, including physical therapy, can prevent prolonging symptoms and disability. It will also help your child heal at an optimum rate, recoup range of motion, regain coordination and rebuild weakened muscles.

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If your child is having a hard time managing their pain, ask your child’s doctor about medications, stress reduction techniques and other forms of pain control that might be right for your child.

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As the parent, you know your child best. Tell us if you think any treatment or therapy is getting too intense for your child. We’ll explain our reasons and goals in detail and give you strategies to help motivate your child to complete at-home exercises. And if you have any questions along the way, just ask us.

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When Can My Child Play Sports Again?

Recovering from a sports injury should not be rushed, which can be challenging when your child is eager to return to sport. Before your child gets back in the game, LuskinOIC’s surgeons and physical therapists want to make sure he or she has gone through proper training. The clinical team will have specific return to play criteria, including a series of physical examinations and tests that determine if muscle strength has been restored in the injured area and that surgery (if applicable) has fully healed. Our expert staff look at proper form, strength, agility, and symmetry of the legs in order to make the decision on whether or not it is safe to return.

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When your child is recovering from a sports injury, our goals for your child’s treatment generally fall into three categories:

• Healing bone and tissue
• Recovering range of motion
• Reducing or eliminating pain

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How quickly your child heals will depend on:

• Age
• Injury
• Whether surgery is needed
• Adherence to treatment plans
• Sport and hobbies they plan to return to playing

Sports injuries can happen in an instant, but the repercussions of not having it treated properly can last a lifetime. Finding the right orthopedic specialist quickly can make the difference between a smooth return to normal activity or a delayed recovery. LuskinOIC’s Center for Sports Medicine provides state-of-the-art treatment for all types of sports injuries, such as these common ones:

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Achilles Tendon Injury

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. Common injuries to the Achilles tendon include overuse injuries, typically referred to as tendonitis. Learn More

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ACL Tear

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee and provides stability. A common ACL injury is a tear. Learn More

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Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain happens when an ankle ligament—which is the fibrous tissue that connects one bone to another—gets stretched or torn. Learn More

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Dynamic Injury Prevention Program

This DIP Program consists of a warm-up, stretching, strengthening, plyometrics, and sport specific agilities to address potential deficits in the strength and coordination of the stabilizing muscles around the knee joint. Learn More or Watch Our Video

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Fracture

A fracture is a broken bone. Some fractures are caused by trauma, while others are caused by overuse. Learn More

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

The iliotibial band (IT band) is a tendon that runs down the length of the outer thigh, from the top of the pelvis to the shin bone. Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is an overuse injury of this tendon. Learn More

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Meniscal Tear

A meniscus tear occurs in the rubbery knee cartilage that cushions the shinbone from the thigh bone. The meniscus can tear with forceful twisting or rotation of the knee and is a very common sports injury. Learn More

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Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint condition that develops when a small portion of bone cracks, loosens and separates from the tissues that surround it, due to a lack of blood. Learn More

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Patella Subluxation or Dislocation

The patella is the kneecap. When the kneecap slides out of position, it is called patella subluxation or dislocation. Learn More

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Patellar Tendonitis

The patella is the kneecap. The patellar tendon is located at the front of the thigh and extends your knee allowing your child to run or jump. When this tendon becomes inflamed, it is called patellar tendonitis. You might also hear it referred to as “jumper’s knee.” Learn More

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Patellofemoral Syndrome

Patella is a word for kneecap. The patellofemoral joint is where the patella and thigh bone meet at the front of the knee. When this joint is inflamed it is called patellofemoral syndrome. It is also known as runner’s knee. Learn More

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Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a long, thin ligament that lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of the foot.It connects the heel to the toes, and supports the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is when this ligament becomes irritated and inflamed. Learn More

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Sever’s Disease

Sever’s disease is a type of bone injury in the foot. It happens as the foot grows and causes swelling in the heel. Learn More

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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolysis is when there is a stress fracture of one or more spinal vertebrae. Spondylolisthesis is when a spinal vertebrae slips, usually near the bottom of the spine. Sometimes, spondylolysis happens first, then sometimes spondylolisthesis may happen later. Learn More