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GET READY FOR FALL SPORTS We Can Help You
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Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Ready for Fall Sports
How physical therapists help athletes prepare for fall sports Making sure your body is strong, stable, and prepped for the game is vital for maintaining high performance. Playing the sport you love, whether competitively or just for fun, is an important part of staying healthy and enjoying your life. Conditioning is a significant part of staying healthy when you play sports. Conditioning programs can lower your risk of sustaining an injury during the game and improve your performance. Our programs focus on keeping your joints healthy and strong. We implement sports-specific strengthening and training methods to ensure your body can tolerate the demands of your sport while improving your ability to compete at a high level. We utilize targeted exercises, lifting weights, and proactive recovery practices to prevent athletes from injuring themselves. We strive to help our athletes be prepared for the ups and downs of a sports season.
Are you wondering how to prepare yourself for the fall sports season this year? Have you been struggling with an old injury that just doesn’t seem to be going away? Before you know it, the cooler season will come, and so will fall sports! Everyone involved in athletics knows that one thing is for sure: competition comes with a risk of injury. Fortunately, we know how to prepare athletes for the fall sports season. At Total Performance Physical Therapy, our physical therapists specialize in helping athletes recover from injuries and preparing them for their upcoming seasons. Whether you compete in cross country running, football or soccer, one of our skilled physical therapists can help you resolve an injury and provide you with the tools you need to be at your peak physical condition for the start of the season! Request an appointment to get our team to help you get ready to compete!
Learn more by visiting our website at TotalPerformancePT.com or schedule your consultation today by calling 215.201.4340 !
One significant aspect of physical therapy at Total Performance Physical Therapy is that it can help you prevent an injury this fall. Injuries are a part of any sports season and are typically placed into two categories: traumatic or overuse. Traumatic injuries are caused by a specific incident, such as: • Sprains (i.e., ankle or ACL) • Strains, including pulled muscles • Concussions (i.e., football collisions, soccer ball heading, falls, etc.) In contrast, overuse injuries are caused by repetitive movements and/or poor technique performed over time. Some examples of overuse injuries include: • Tendinitis (i.e., shin splints, jumper’s knee) • Repetitive stress with poor technique (i.e., stress fractures, throwing injuries) • Sprains are extremely common in sports. Ligaments connect your bone to bone. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it is looser and more susceptible to being sprained again in the future. • Strains, or pulled muscles, are similar to sprains but occur to muscles and tendons, not ligaments. Tendons connect your muscles to your bones. When a tendon is stretched beyond its Injury Prevention With Physical Therapy
limit, a strain can occur. Once the tendon is injured, it needs to be resolved fully, or it can lead to a chronic overuse condition. Receiving physical therapy before you begin playing this fall could make all the difference in how ready your body is to be out on the field or court. We will perform an injury screening to identify any underlying condition that can lead to future injuries. If/when we identify limitations and weaknesses, we will address them head-on to resolve them thoroughly. As you progress through rehabilitation, our focus will shift to increase the intensity and complexity of your program. Our team will incorporate sports-specific training to prepare your body for the demands of a competitive sports season. We will work to ensure you are ready for the start of your season. Request an appointment at Total Performance Physical Therapy today At Total Performance Physical Therapy, we make it our top priority to encourage healing and injury prevention for our athletes. In addition to treating injuries, our physical therapists can help you improve your range of motion, flexibility, strength, and overall function to prevent additional harm from occurring and get you ready for your sport. Are you an athlete prepping for fall sports? Call us today to learn more about how physical therapy can get you geared up to have your best season yet! Sources: https://delfamdoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/current-trends-sports-injury-prevention.pdf •https://link. springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-019-01232-4
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Aqua Therapy Physical therapy that takes place in water, usually in a clinic pool, is known as aquatic therapy. This type of therapy is preferred if you want to reduce the amount of pressure on the joints, allowing you to move with less pain. It offers relaxing effects that can help with pain alleviation, relaxation, and improved mobility. Benefits differ from person to person based on what your end goal is for your therapeutic program, but overall you should expect to feel much better after each session with your Do you ever feel wobbly or off-balance? Dizziness, vertigo, and concussions can have a detrimental impact on your everyday life, making it difficult to do even the most simple tasks. Conditions that can cause vertigo or dizziness and balance issues include vestibular neuritis, migraines, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease and stroke. Our physical therapists may be able to help you find a long-term solution to your problem through vestibular rehabilitation. Pelvic Health (male & female) Pain and additional issues surrounding the pelvic floor can occur for a number of reasons. It can be limiting and even a bit embarrassing. It can hinder your daily life and prevent you from doing daily tasks or activities you love. If you are suffering from occasional or chronic pelvic pain, physical therapy can help. Pelvic pain can occur for a vast number of reasons. Pelvic floor rehabilitation can help reduce or eliminate the pain and symptoms you are experiencing so you can get back to living your life without pain! CONTACT US TODAY! CALL US AT 215.201.4340 OR VISIT US AT TOTALPERFORMANCEPT.COM therapist! All our pools are private and heated. Dizziness, Vertigo and Concussions
PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES
“I am currently wrapping up my 3rd month of physical therapy at Total Performance East Norriton after an ACL replacement. Regaining the ability to golf and practice my jumpshot has given me a big part of my life back. I can confidently say that the people in this facility are a major reason as to why I was able to get back into it so quickly. Dr. Caitlin Vasey is incredibly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job explaining complex things in a way that is digestible and easy to understand. She also has an excellent ability to interface with her patients in a positive and encouraging manner. If you’re looking for a place to rehab with knowledgeable, friendly staff that actually care about getting you to where you want to be, this is the place for it.” — C. Postupack
“Thank you to everyone at Total Performance for their support over the last nine months! I had ACL reconstruction surgery and went from barely bending my knee to running and jumping again. The receptionists, aides, and therapists all made PT such a positive experience. Dr. Alair is so kind and knowledgeable, she truly listens to your concerns and adjusts accordingly. She was so encouraging through some of my setbacks and helped me make progress comfortably. I highly recommend!!” — L. Gilbert
Dr. Jake Yerkes, PT, DPT, working with an injured athlete.
Dr. Caitlin Vasey, PT, DPT, assessing a runner.
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Dr. Taylor Salamon, PT, DPT working with the seniors on balance and fall prevention at the Encore Experiences in Harleysville.
CONTACT US TODAY! CALL US AT 215.201.4340 OR VISIT US AT TOTALPERFORMANCEPT.COM
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