Physical Therapy Can Ensure You’re Ready to ‘Spring’ Into Action
Now that spring has officially arrived, many people are turning their attention to outdoor activities, whether it’s signing up for local charity walks, joining community cleanups or racing after children on the playground. However, the sudden onset of activity could spell trouble if you spent your winter in “exercise hibernation.” Don’t fret: With the right feedback from a trained health care professional, it’s possible to safely participate in the activities you enjoy most. If you’re ready to kickstart your activity level after a long hiatus, your first stop should be physical therapy. One of the best tools in a physical therapist’s patient toolkit is a movement screen, which essentially means that the PT observes your movement patterns to determine the source or cause of dysfunction — or to identify a small problem that could grow into a bigger one over time. A recent International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy study explains, by observing a patient as he completes a series of movements, the PT can create a “movement profile” of what the client is and isn’t able to do.
“My running evaluation with John was spectacular. I’ve been a runner all my life, but after having my first baby a little over a year ago it just hasn’t felt the same. In just an hour, John broke down my stride piece by piece and identified what was holding me back. He then took me through several exercises and form cues I could focus on to rehab these problem areas. The program was built with my busy schedule in mind and I’ve been able to do a little every day to improve my running. This is a great program for anyone looking to understand their stride and run strong.” — Roxy Mueller, PT, DPT Using evidence-based methods and the latest technology, the doctors of physical therapy at North County Water and Sports Therapy Center are experienced in movement screens. During a movement screen, your PT will examine the mobility, stability, and efficiency of your back, hips, core, shoulders, knees and ankles as you perform a series of exercises to identify muscle imbalances, tightness, weakness and other factors that could contribute to injury.
Call 858-675-1133 today and tell us more about yourself, your goals, and your activities. We will make sure to match you with the right specialist in our practice for your movement screen.
(858) 675-1133 · www.waterpt.com
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