Trigger point therapy is a type of treatment that involves applying pressure to specific knotted areas, or trigger points, around the body. It aims to relieve pain, correct muscular imbalances, and promote healing within the body, thereby helping improve athletic performance and endurance. Let’s explore the specifics about trigger point therapy and how it can help athletes improve their performance, but first, let’s learn about what trigger points are and how they may put you at risk of ... [Read More]
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Side Effects of Untreated Tendonitis
Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is the tough cord of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. The inflammation can affect any tendon in the body, but it most frequently affects the tendons in the knees, elbows, shoulders, wrists, and heels. Tendonitis can be a painful joint condition, and without proper treatment it can worsen and lead to chronic complications. Tendonitis can often be treated successfully with nonsurgical treatments, such as resting the area ... [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]
The Benefits of Sports Massage in Physical Therapy
Sports massage is a special type of massage therapy that is geared toward addressing discomfort, pain, and tension in the muscles. It is usually tailored to athletes, but it can also be used in physical therapy of anyone who is experiencing musculoskeletal soreness or recovery from orthopedic surgery. These sports massage sessions employ various deep-tissue techniques. These can include relaxation, warming up, compression, rubbing, cross-fiber friction, and cupping for stimulation (lifting ... [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]
