Sports physical therapy encompasses a wide range of services aimed at improving athletic performance, preventing sports injuries, and rehabilitating athletes from injuries.

Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the elbow joint and is not typically associated with sports activities.

The RICE protocol is a first-aid treatment for acute sports injuries that involves resting the injured area, applying ice, applying compression, and elevating the injured limb.

Hamstring curls are commonly used in rehabilitation programs for torn ACL injuries to strengthen the hamstring muscles and improve knee stability.

PNF is a technique used in sports physical therapy to improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Massage, joint mobilization, and stretching are all common manual therapy techniques used in sports physical therapy to relieve pain, improve mobility, and promote healing.

Sports physical therapists play a crucial role in injury prevention by identifying athletes at risk of injury, developing and implementing injury prevention programs, and educating athletes on injury prevention strategies.

Sports massage is not a specific type of massage, but rather a general term used to describe massage techniques that are specifically tailored to the needs of athletes.

Warm-up exercises are important for increasing muscle temperature, improving muscle flexibility, and preparing the body for physical exertion, all of which can help prevent injuries and improve athletic performance.

A tape measure is not typically used as a sports injury assessment tool, while a goniometer, inclinometer, and dynamometer are commonly used to assess joint range of motion, muscle strength, and other physical parameters.

Functional movement screening is used in sports physical therapy to identify movement impairments, develop targeted rehabilitation programs, and improve athletic performance by addressing movement deficiencies.

Single-leg stance, double-leg stance with eyes closed, and balance board exercises are all common balance exercises used in sports physical therapy to improve balance and coordination.

Plyometric exercises are used in sports physical therapy to improve muscle power, muscle endurance, agility, and coordination, all of which are important for athletic performance.

Elbow taping is not as common as ankle, knee, and shoulder taping in sports physical therapy.

Patient education is crucial in sports physical therapy to empower patients to take an active role in their recovery, prevent re-injury, and improve adherence to rehabilitation protocols, all of which contribute to better outcomes.