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Why Athletic Massage Is A Key Element Of Physical Therapy
From Egypt to China, and from Japan to Greece, many cultures have had a hand in influencing the art of massage. Modern massage techniques have been influenced by principles of holistic health, medical treatment, and reflexology. The Greeks were well known for their focus on physical strength and athleticism, and even Hippocrates himself was known...
9 FAQs About Group Strength Training
Working out consistently takes discipline, persistence, and commitment. Staying physically active can be tough, but research has shown that working out with a buddyâor training in a groupâcan have great benefits. According to the CDC, working out with a partner can help you to feel more motivated, to be more adventurous, and to stay more...
A Beginner’s Guide To Athlete Performance Training
The very best professional athletes tend to follow disciplined training routines that keep them in top condition for performance during competition. As a four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA MVP and masterful shooter, Steph Curry is an athlete who knows a lot about performance training. As he told NBA.com: âIt does matter what drills you...
What A Physical Therapist Will Do During An Injury Assessment
An injury can be a challenging thing for any athlete to deal with. Whether itâs a torn ACL or MCL, a torn rotator cuff, or another hurt muscle, bone, or ligamentâinjuries in sports deserve a great rehabilitation plan. Your best way to get on the road to healing is to work with a trained physical...
How Cupping Benefits Your Physical Therapy
Get a massage. Stretch. Sit in the sauna. Dunk in a cold tub. Hydrate. Repeat the cycle of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. There are so many different treatments that athletes can incorporate into their routines for healing. Dry needling and cupping are also among the methods that are used to help athletes with their...
How To Know If You Have The Best Sports Injury Physical Therapy
Tears, breaks, and strains can happen to the very best athletes, even if theyâre conditioned and strong. Injuries, it seems, are a common part of athletics, especially when athletes are pushing themselves to their limits. Labrums can tear from overuse and repeated overhead motions. Sometimes MCLs or ACLs can tear from overuse or from impact...
Sports Physical Therapists: What To Expect From Your First Appointment
When youâre about to attempt anything for the first time, itâs a good idea to manage your expectations. In the world of physical therapy, itâs no different. When youâre embarking on a journey of healing through sports physical therapy, itâs wise to know just what to expectâfrom start to finish. Working through a treatment plan...
What You Should Know About Dry Needling By A Physical Therapist
You could say that dry needling is the physical therapy worldâs answer to acupuncture. While dry needling is a relatively newer treatmentâin use for a few decadesâit is a great way for people who have muscle, ligament, or tendon pain to get relief. Dry needling is more anatomically based on treating dysfunction than acupuncture, which...
7 FAQs About Sports Injury Physical Therapy
Physical therapy has been a part of athletesâ lives for centuries, but the methods and treatments have evolved over the years. In addition to being helpful for athletes, physical therapy can treat a variety of conditions for all kinds of people at different stages of lifeâfrom pediatric to geriatric. The use of technology, the focus...
How Athlete Evaluations Can Up Your Game
âHeâs gonna be a good one,â one scout wrote about MLB pitching great Greg Maddux. âThis boy has all the tools,â another scout said about Hall of Famer third baseman Chipper Jones. âHeâs accurate, throws a very catchable ball,â reads the scouting report about 3-time NFL MVP Tom Brady. And teen tennis phenom, Coco Gauff...