DON’T LET PAIN SIDELINE YOU
There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur as a result of a force imbalance. Our soft tissues require care after workouts in the form of soft tissue mobilization and stretches as well as preparation prior to workouts in the form of dynamic stretches and coordination drills. When these steps are ignored, imbalanced forces on the joints can develop. It is when tissue are neglected that most injuries occur. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities.Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap and do a whole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Before and after. Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating
people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, Applied Physical Medicine can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great! Preparing your body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease
your risk for injury. • Do stretch often • Do strength training • Do coordination training • Do endurance training
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Hello all, Matthew Derrick, PTA here, with a message for past andpresentpatients.With thenewyearuponusmany of our new year’s resolution plans are in full swing. The clinic has seen an influx of returning and new patients seeking relief from returning arthritic pain. As many of us embark on achieving our 2020 fitness goals, it is important to nurture those tissues that may be experiencing some increased stress. Here are some tips to avoid being sidelined by old and new aches and pains. 1 Sleep. Sleep is important for your body to recover. Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night; you will be much happier, more relaxed, and have less pain. 2. Diet. It’s important to give your body the nutrition it needs to function, eating lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and some starches at every meal to keep a balance in your nutrition. Above all else, drink 100oz of water a day. You must hydrate.
3. Don’t wait. The second you feel that something may not be right is the second you call and come in for a visit. The Class 4 Laser has been proven to be effective at reducing inflammation and improving mobility of tissues.The laser works by expediting tissue healing on a cellular level. Basically, it is the Fast Pass at Disneyland. Laser is a valuable tool that we use to supplement PT or in some cases in place of PT intervention to address dysfunction and decrease recovery time. Don’t wait! Give us a call to address dysfunction before it develops into an injury. Shoot us a text at 520.296.8513 to get in ASAP. Contact us for a FREE laser exploratory visit! (520) 296-8513
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