PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP TRIATHLETES STAY HEALTHY Have you been deal ing with a nagging injury affecting your training for your next triathlon? Did you know that physiotherapists can help you prepare your body to be heal thy and equipped to handle the demands of triathlon training? At The Physiotherapy Center LTD. , our physiotherapists can help you resolve any old and new injury and help you swim, ride and run at your peak ability! Triathlons are a popular spor t in the United States, with approximately 1 out of every 80 adults par ticipating in tr iathlons each year. Convent ional tr iathlon includes swimming, running, and cycl ing over various distances, whereas off-road triathlons run and cycle on unpaved and mountainous terrain. At The Physiotherapy Center LTD. , our physiotherapists understand training demands and can adequately guide you back to health from an injury and give you the tools to minimize future injuries. WHY IS PHYSIOTHERAPY SO IMPORTANT? At The Physiotherapy Center LTD. , our physiotherapists can help you “futureproof” your triathlon par ticipation. The term futureproofing has been defined as “the process of anticipating the future and developing methods of minimizing the effects of shocks and stresses of future events.”
Our physiotherapists help triathletes in a variety of ways. We will start with an injury evaluation and a comprehensive assessment to identify al l the factors contributing to potent ial and/or exist ing injury. Overuse injur ies are often indicators of a breakdown in the system related to muscular imbalances, poor biomechanics, or a previous injury. Once we identify your specific issues, we wi l l develop a comprehensive program that includes targeted manual techniques , mobi l i ty work , st rengthening, and any appropriate pain relief technique for the individual athlete. Your physiotherapist wi l l then incorporate sport-specific treatments that target swimming, running, or cycl ing in isolation at first and then col lectively to ensure a safe return to training and competition. Our team wi l l recommend proper training progressions and advice on nutrition to ensure your body is functioning optimal ly! REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! At The Physiotherapy Center LTD. , our physiotherapists are experts in treating triathlon-related injuries. We have proven success with treating triathletes of all skil l levels. Cal l today to schedule an appointment with one of our special ists! Sources: https://l ink.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-019-0153-5 • https://bjsm.bmj.com/ content/47/13/857 • https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0198168 • https://sciendo.com/es/ar ticle/10.2478/hukin-2022-0011 • https://journals. lww.com/acsm- csmr/ful ltext/2021/02000/training,_injury,_and_l ifestyle_characteristics_of.8.aspx
Regardless of the type of tr iathlete you are, at The Physiotherapy Center LTD. , our physiotherapists can help you stay healthy! Request an appointment with one of our specialists today! WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON INJURIES? Often people become a triathlete to challenge themselves mental ly and physical ly. The unique physical chal lenge of three different forms of exercise in one event is a significant factor in the spor t’s popularity. The commitment needed to train for swimming, cycl ing correctly, and running concurrently leads to more hours of training and more risk of injury. It is not surprising that triathletes experience significantly more overuse injuries, over training, and i l lness than in other endurance spor ts. Although overuse injuries are by far the most common type of injury, with up to 90% of all triathletes experiencing some kind of overuse injury whi le training or competing, acute injur ies are also possible. The most common traumat ic injuries were discolorat ion, abrasions, and fractures, most commonly associated with fal ls whi le riding or running. Lower extremity injuries are the most common region of injuries, account for over 70% of overuse-type injuries, and are most often associated with running and cycl ing. Other locations, including the back, neck, and shoulder, are associated with cycl ing and swimming.
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