Injury

Nearly everyone experiences multiple injuries during their lifetime, ranging in severity from mild to severe. At Rapid Response Urgent Care in Granada Hills, California, the experienced team treat non-life-threatening injuries in patients 6 and older. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

What are common injuries that urgent care can treat?

Injuries treated at Rapid Response Urgent Care often include those affecting your joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, bones, and other tissues. Examples of common injuries include:

• Back injuries
• Neck pain
• Sprains
• Strains
• Tendinitis 
• Bumps
• Cuts
• Minor burns
• Minor fractures
• Joint injuries
• Broken fingers or toes
• Wounds
• Minor head injuries
• Dislocations
• Sports injuries
• Work-related injuries 

If you or a loved one experiences a life-threatening injury, dial 911. The Rapid Response Urgent Care experts are highly skilled in treating non-life-threatening problems requiring prompt care.

How might an injury occur?

Injuries may appear because of:

• Age-related wear
• Overtraining
• Lack of warming up or stretching before exercise
• Falls
• Car accidents
• Work-related accidents
• Playing sports
• Heavy lifting using improper techniques
• Osteoporosis or other diseases 
• Ill-fitting footwear
• Lack of protective equipment while playing sports or exercising

The exact cause of an injury may not be clear. The Rapid Response Urgent Care team offers immediate care that helps reduce pain, support faster healing, and restore your quality of life.

How is an injury diagnosed?

The Rapid Response Urgent Care team pinpoints the specific injury you have and how to best treat it. They complete an exam, review your symptoms and medical history, and may order on-site labs, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to develop the most effective treatment plan. Signs of an injury include:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Redness
• Warmth
• Visible musculoskeletal deformities
• Stiffness
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Reduced range of motion
• Limited mobility

Your urgent care specialist creates a treatment plan that provides long-lasting relief. 

How is an injury treated?

Rapid Response Urgent Care offers an array of customized injury treatments. The skilled team provides wound care, fracture care, medications, injections, and more to treat an injury. You might need to wear a brace, sling, boost, or cast or undergo physical therapy or a minor medical procedure (stitches, staples, etc.) to heal as quickly as possible with minimal scarring. 

Home remedies that may be helpful include offloading, rest, ice or heat, massage, compression, and elevation. The Rapid Response Urgent Care experts follow up after injury care to ensure effective healing. 

To reduce the risk of further injuries, exercise regularly, stretch, warm up before workouts, get plenty of rest, and eat nutritious foods. Avoid lifting heavy objects using improper form and wear comfortable shoes and protective gear when playing sports — especially contact sports — or working at a physically demanding job. 

If you become injured at work, Rapid Response Urgent Care works with workers’ compensation cases to ensure you’re compensated appropriately and well cared for.

Schedule an injury evaluation at Rapid Response Urgent Care by phone or request one online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.