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PT for Injury Prevention
injuries beforehand. This approach is called proactive physical therapy. With
For many students, back-to-school season also means back to the field, court, or track. The National Federation of State High School Associations found that over 7.9 million high schoolers participate in school sports each year. Unfortunately, around 90% of these young athletes will suffer from a sports-related injury.
proactive PT, physical therapists perform an evaluation to identify any problem areas in an athlete’s body and create a program to address the weaknesses in their musculoskeletal system. The program can improve mobility for optimal physical function, as well as increase flexibility to help prevent muscle or ligament injury. Sports injuries don’t come from nowhere. They are often the result of small, overlooked problems that are allowed to worsen with time. With a hard tackle or a bad fall, that little problem suddenly becomes a painful injury. Focus PT aims to solve these small problems before they can put young athletes on the bench for the rest of the season. Adult athletes, both professional and amateur, can benefit from physical therapy and injury prevention, too. If an athlete in your life is looking to improve their game and stay safe, give us a call at 949.709.8770. Focus Physical Therapy can help create a customized workout routine to improve functional sport specific flexibility, mobility, and strength to decrease your athlete’s risk of injury.
Here are the most common types of sports injuries.
• Sprains —When the tissue that connects bones and joints is torn • Strains —When a muscle or tendon is pulled, torn, or twisted • Shin splints — Sudden pain along the shin bone • Knee pain/injuries — The most commonly injured joint according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services School sports offer a great deal of value, both in terms of physical fitness and personal growth. But while most injuries are mild and can heal with a bit of rest, others can be devastating, taking athletes out of the game for the rest of the season. This is why it’s so important for parents and coaches to teach young athletes the importance of injury prevention. Physical therapy can be incredibly useful in this area.
Rather than waiting to see a physical therapist until after they’ve suffered an injury, many athletes are seeking PT to prevent such
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CHICKEN SHAWARMA
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern method of preparing meat. Normally made using massive rotisseries, this make-at-home version only requires an oven and some marinade.
Ingredients
• 2 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp turmeric • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste • 1 large red onion, peeled and quartered • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs • Juice of 2 lemons • 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp kosher salt • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 2 tsp cumin
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, 1/2 cup oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and crushed red pepper. Whisk together, then marinate chicken in mixture and cover and refrigerate for 1–12 hours. 2. Heat oven to 425 F. Place onion in chicken marinade, tossing to coat. Spread onion and chicken on a baking sheet lined with the remaining olive oil. 3. Roast for 30–40 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit for 2 minutes, and slice chicken into bite-sized pieces. 4. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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