Now that the nice weather is back and outdoor sports are in full swing athletes, families, and friends will be enjoying the weather while they play spring sports like baseball, tennis, and soccer.  More than 2 million people every year are injured playing sports. And when more people are playing sports there are bound to be injuries. After all, most people have spent the winter months not being very active which raises the risk of sustaining an injury playing spring sports. If you or your child gets hurt playing a spring sport, urgent care is the best place to go to get treated.

The Benefits Of Urgent Care For Sports Injuries

There are a lot of benefits to getting immediate care for a sports injury at urgent care like:

Comprehensive Care

Urgent care can provide comprehensive care for your sports injuries that includes emergency care as well as consultation with doctors that specialize in sports medicine and rehab so that you will be get a comprehensive assessment of your injuries and a cohesive treatment plan that will minimize recovery time and get you back out on the field as quickly as possible.

No Waiting For Results

Urgent cares can perform a wide range of tests and imaging so that you don’t have to visit a bunch of specialists or go to multiple facilities to get the care that you need. And you won’t have to wait weeks for test results or X rays or MRIs. Your doctor will be able to access your test results and get your images back fast so that they can provide a diagnosis and a solid treatment plan.

No Waiting For An Appointment

There’s no waiting for an appointment at urgent care. We’re here when you need us. If you’d like to make an appointment or check in online you can do that, but it’s not necessary. If you’re hurt we’re here to help– anytime.

Common Sports Injuries In The Spring

Sprains and strains are the most common types of sports injuries, but they’re not the only sports injuries that happen in the spring. Some sports injuries that typically occur during the spring sports season are:

•  Sprains and strains
•  Muscle pulls
•  ACL injuries and tears
•  Dislocated shoulders and elbows
•  Knee injuries
•  Concussions
•  Broken bones
•  Shin splints
•  Hamstring pulls
•  Elbow injuries

If you are injured playing a spring sport one of our skilled medical provider will be here to help.

Injury Prevention Tips And Treatment Options

It’s not always possible to avoid a spring sports injury but there are some things that you can do to lower the risk of getting injured such as:

•  Always warm up before playing
•  Wear a helmet and protective gear
•  Dress for the weather
•  Wear high quality footwear

Accidents happen, and when they do, AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock is there! For same-day acute injury treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock. If you have any additional questions about our services, please call us at (303) 660-9700.