For many children and adults across the country, fall signals a time for playing and watching sports. However, with the increased amount of time on the court or field, there is a greater risk for injuries. This fall and winter, learn about what you can do to best prevent incurring sports-related injuries. Plan a visit to AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock in the event of any acute injury that you or a family member experiences. We never require appointments to be seen, and can diagnose and treat a variety of acute injuries for all patients in the area.
Common Sports-Related Injuries
Unfortunately, not all injuries are preventable. Even if we do the right stretches or practice with the proper equipment, accidents on the playing field can happen.
Some common sports injuries to be aware of include:
- Fractured wrists and forearms
- Muscle pulls
- Ankle sprains
- Concussions
- Nose bleeds
- Dislocations
At AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock, our team of medical providers specialize in treating all minor to moderate injuries. When you or your loved ones get hurt, the walk-in clinic is a great resource to turn to for medical care. We stay open seven days a week, ensuring your injury can be treated as quickly and conveniently as possible.
How to Treat Injuries
Some minor injuries can heal through rest, ice, compression and elevation at home. However, sometimes an injury may require to be medically addressed. Signs that an injury needs to be evaluated by a medical professional include limbs that are crooked, deformed, swollen severely, or bruised. If you or your child is unable to bear any weight on the limb, it’s important to seek care as soon as possible. If the injury does not seem serious at first, but fails to improve after a couple of weeks of rest, you should also seek medical treatment to prevent the risk of further complications.
If you’ve been injured while playing sports, consider visiting the clinic at our urgent care center. Urgent care facilities are much quicker and less expensive than an emergency room visit. The clinic has digital x-rays on site, which allow us to get a clear image of the injury and plan the best treatment to start your recovery process and get you back to playing sports!
Sports Injury Treatment at AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock
Whether your injury is severe or not, AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock is here to help. Our walk-in clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging equipment to examine the severity of sudden injuries. Medical providers specialize in treating acute injuries, and can provide stitches if necessary. We accept many insurances and offer low costs for our self-pay patients. If you have any additional questions about sports injury treatment, or other urgent care services we provide, call us directly at (303) 660-9700.
