Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body by Atlas PT & Sports Medicine
HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLET TER
THE ROLE PT PLAYS IN PREVENTING Surgery for Sports-Related Injuries
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TAILORED PLANS AFTER AN INJURY
SEASONAL RECIPE
MONTHLY EXERCISE
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HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
THE ROLE PT PLAYS IN PREVENTING SURGERY FOR SPORTS-
RELATED INJURIES
If you’re an athlete or enjoy playing sports, injuries are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Fortunately, our Atlas Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine physical therapists can help you recover after an injury and avoid the need for surgery in many cases. Our team can help guide you through the preventive steps you can take to minimize your risk of sports injuries. If you sustain an injury, we’ll identify all the factors related to your injury and address them one by one. Through our specialized programs, we can help you recover and improve your physical capabilities. We’ll take a holistic approach that fortifies your overall health and improves the skills necessary to maximize your athletic performance. If you’re an athlete looking to recover after an injury, prevent surgery, and get an edge on the field, court, or weight room, we can help. Our clinicians are experts in not only physical therapy but also strength and conditioning which is an integral component of an effective rehabilitation plan for an athlete. Our programs are designed to help athletes withstand the physical demands of sports more effectively, minimizing the incidence of re-injury and the need for surgery. TAILORED PLANS AFTER AN INJURY If you are trying to avoid surgery and wonder if physical therapy can prevent or delay it, the simple answer is yes! Most orthopedic-type surgeries are not urgent or emergencies. Although traumatic situations can be emergencies, most times, there is a significant period of time between diagnosis and surgery. Far too often, people mistake their symptoms for signs to rest or avoid the activities causing them pain. Even more frequent is the number of people who ignore aches and pains, thinking they will go away on their own, only to discover those early warning signs were the body’s signals to get help. Unfortunately, rest, avoidance, and trying to ignore or push through pain only lead to a bigger, often more complex, problem. At Atlas Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, our physical therapists will assess your symptoms and identify the root cause of your particular situation. We will give you the tools to prevent, delay, or prepare yourself for surgery. We’ll guide you through a gradual progression to make sure you are ready to return without any limitations or impairments standing in your way. Furthermore, we have the ability to progress your strength, power, speed, and agility, or sport-specific activity like pitching, kicking, or sprinting. Continued inside.
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RECOVERY WITH NO SURGERY! Rather than a “one-size-fits-all approach,” we believe every patient is unique and deserves a program tailored to their specific situation and goals. You are not merely treated but are guided towards a pathway of enhanced performance and overall well-being. We will ensure you don’t just return to your sport or activity, but that you return better than before! WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY SESSIONS Rehabilitation for an athlete should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible. One of our clinicians will thoroughly evaluate the athlete to determine the injury’s severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations that may affect the athlete’s recovery, stability, or strength. Next, your therapist will create a targeted, individualized plan of care for you to promote accelerated recovery and future injury prevention. Our goal is to minimize the risk of needing surgery, so you get back to training and competing in the sport you love. For example, your physical therapist will start with pain management, restoring mobility to the injured area, and preventing any unneccesary strength loss. Next, we will focus on progressing your strength, power, and dynamic stability to prepare us for sport-specific progressions. Lastly, we will incorporate your specific sport’s demands to ensure there is no gap between what you have tested in rehab and what you will experience on the field, court, or in the gym. Physical therapy at Atlas Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine will provide the foundation for successful training while reducing future injuries and avoiding surgery! CONSIDERING PHYSICAL THERAPY? GET STARTED TODAY! Navigating the road to recovery and returning to the sports activities you love can be tricky. Fortunately, our seasoned physical therapists are here to guide you every step of the way. With years of experience working with athletes, we’ve been instrumental in rehabilitating individuals post-injury, helping them avoid surgery and ensuring a smooth transition back to the sports they love. Whether you’re on the brink of surgery or hoping to prevent it, our therapists will create a program specifically tailored to your unique needs. Reach out to our clinic to learn more! Continued from outside.
Healthy Recipe SPRING VEGETABLE TART
INGREDIENTS: • 2 sheets puff pastry • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 5 oz vegetable dip • 6 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise • 3-4 yellow squash, thinly sliced with a mandoline
• 1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline
• 1 1/2 c goat cheese • Extra virgin olive oil • Balsamic vinegar glaze • Mixed herbs, to serve
INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. To make tart case, place pastry sheets side by side on the lined tray. Brush egg wash along the long edge of one sheet, then overlap with the other by 1” to create a large single sheet. Fold and pinch all four sides to make a 1” border, pushing down to seal. Brush border with egg wash. Using a fork, prick the base of the tart all over. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven and spread base of pastry with dip. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over vegetables, steep for 1 min to blanch, then drain and pat dry with paper towel. Scatter vegetables over tart and crumble goat cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and vinegar glaze. Sprinkle with mixed herbs.
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“Thank you for helping keep our athlete on the mat where she loves to be.” We are grateful to have the team at Atlas, not only has our athlete been able to fully recover from OCD and MPFL Reconstruction, they have helped build a program for her to train to help prevent future injuries. Thank you John, Adam, Leo, Caitlin, Bronson, and the entire office staff, you guys seriously are the best. Thank you for helping keep our athlete on the mat where she loves to be. -Jamie M. (Gymnast)
Are you looking forward to starting running again after a long winter? At Atlas Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, our therapists understand running injuries, and we will make sure you run pain-free this spring! Runners are often misled into believing unproven solutions to avoiding pain and injury. Not many people know that the number-one risk factor for runners to sustain an injury is having had an injury in the last 12 months. The other most common risk factors are: • Running experience of 0–2 years • Restarting running after extended rest • Overtraining (i.e., excessive mileage, excessive frequency, inadequate recovery time) To ensure you can get back to running or increasing your mileage without pain or injury, start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify any factors that could contribute to pain or injury. Our therapists will take a thorough history to understand your training schedule, previous injuries, and overall health status. We use this information to create an individualized program to alleviate pain and get you back to running without limits. Request an appointment at Atlas Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine today! MONTHLY EXERCISE Single Leg Bridges Start by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on floor and arms at your sides with palms down. Extend one leg straight, engage the abdominals, and slowly lift hips up towards the ceiling. Aim to keep your hips level and hold as instructed at the top before lowering your hips back to the floor. Repeat as instructed by your provider. 3 sets; 10 reps; hold. SPRING IS RUNNING SEASON! ARE YOU IN YOUR BEST SHAPE?
Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. HAS YOUR PAIN COME BACK? 1
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If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing pain.
Call Atlas PT & Sports Medicine for an injury consultation. We will guide you so you can get back to the activities you love.
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