Why a skier needs a physical therapist
Ski season is right around the corner! Before you hit the slopes, receiving treatment for an injury/pain or receiving a detailed movement assessment and plan to be proactive with your health could make a big difference in staying healthy this upcoming season.
Meniscus tear and physical therapy
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries and can cause pain and functional limitations. Working with a physical therapist is one of the best places to start to address the pain and functional limitations before deciding if surgery is warranted.
Rotator Cuff Injury And Physical Therapy
It is well known that rotator cuff injuries and tears increase with increasing age and people that perform overhead sports/activities (Baseball, tennis, volleyball, etc.) are more susceptible at an earlier age. In adults, a rotator cuff injury is the most common tendon injury seen and treated. Statistically, approximately 30% of adults age over 60 have a tear, and 62% of adults over 80 have tears (1). If one of the rotator cuff tendon’s is not torn, there most likely is some degree of fraying of the tendon.
Stability training and Physical Therapy
Stability is the neuromuscular systems robustness to small perturbation and its ability to maintain a certain level of balance. This can be trained in a static and dynamic fashion and both are important in the context of rehab helping individuals return to functional activities and preventing falls in the future.
Mobility training and physical therapy
Mobility Training could be a key component to your rehab and performance to returning to a thriving life!
Physical Therapy and Strength Training
Starting a Strength Training Program or returning to one can be difficult when dealing with pain and injuries. We know how important Strength Training is for your current and long-term health. We specialize in helping people return to a Strength Training program with a personalized hands-on and movement based approach.
Foot pain - Should I use an orthotic?
Foot pain is complex and with complexity there needs to be precision in evaluating and understanding what is causing the pain. Orthotics have a time and place to help alleviate foot pain temporarily but should be a short term solution within a long-term plan to truly address the root cause/s.
What should I expect working with a performance physical therapist?
Not every physical therapist and physical therapy experience is the same. We look to provide a different perspective for your health and movement to create clarity and truly help you reach your long-term goals!