When you are injured, you most likely can't move properly, which limits your ability to do activities normally. If you are an athlete, this limitation can have serious repercussions, as you may not be able to perform at your best in your sport. An injury to an athlete can be career-ending. Physical therapy is a critical part of recovery from a sports injury. This component of recovery involves prescribed movements and the use of modalities, such as dry needling, to reduce pain and gradually ... [Read More]
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Advantages of Sports Physical Therapy to Athletes
As an athlete, when you sustain a sidelining injury, you just want to get back to the sport you enjoy so much. Sports physical therapy can help you recover completely and as quickly as possible. There are also other benefits to receiving sports physical therapy from a professional physical therapist. Let’s talk about how this program of medical therapeutic treatments can help you attain and maintain peak performance, and where you can go throughout the Austin area for world-class physical ... [Read More]
Recovery from a Rotator Cuff Repair
It is fairly easy to injure your shoulder, especially the rotator cuff. This is the collection of tendons and muscles which keep the rounded top of the upper arm bone (the humeral head, or the top of the humerus) securely fastened in the shoulder socket. Small tears can form in the rotator cuff, especially from repetitive injury – and this can cause pain and weakness in the shoulder. Depending on the work, hobby, or sport you engage in on a frequent basis, you could develop an acute (sudden) ... [Read More]
Importance of an Exercise Program Pre-Op and Physical Therapy
Most of us are familiar with the need for rehabilitation and physical therapy following a surgical procedure, but there is growing evidence to suggest that physical therapy prior to surgery is just as beneficial to the eventual outcome of surgery. Having a pre-operation exercise program by a physical therapist helps to prepare and strengthen the body before surgery, thereby facilitating a better outcome and quicker recovery. Participating in physical therapy before surgery can help to ... [Read More]
How physical therapy can help with sports rehabilitation
Physical therapy can benefit patients with medical conditions, sports injuries, and those who are in recovery from surgery as well as those who have limited mobility due to pain and weakness. It is a pivotal component of sports rehabilitation. No two physical therapy programs are the same, because each is highly customized according to the needs of the patient. With time, regular physical therapy can restore a patient’s function and range of motion, improving their well-being If you’ve ... [Read More]
