If you're someone who loves pushing your fitness limits—whether trail running in Nashville, playing pickup basketball, or training for endurance—sports injuries like sprains, strains, or tendonitis can be incredibly frustrating. But did you know that physical therapy (PT) can actually accelerate your recovery and help prevent future issues—often even improving your performance in the process?

The shoulder is a complex joint. It’s designed for mobility—reaching, lifting, throwing, twisting—but that mobility depends on a balance of strength, flexibility, and coordination between many muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Yes, short-term rest can help calm inflammation, but extended rest or avoiding movement can backfire.