Fusion Performance Physical Therapy

In every exercise the muscles and joints involved in the movement have points that have a mechanical advantage and the line of pull to move the weight is to our advantage and vice versa there are positions during a movement that the mechanical pull is at a disadvantage. For example at the bottom of a squat, what is called the hole is very tough to get out of. There is a weakness due to the amount of the body against gravity and the length of the musculature working. As you raise up there comes a point where you feel the weight is not as heavy. This is basic terms for the strength curve. Weights, chains, bands, dangling weight, isometrics, pausing at positions are all tools that can be used to overcome some of these weaker points to make moving against gravity more manageable. Happy training.

A protocol does not account for this. And this is why we choose to know the healing properties of each tissue and stress each system and tissue specifically to what each person needs and how they react to movement demands. Weights, body weight, chains, bands, mobility etc all play a role in how fast YOU recover and how well you move during and after therapy. Within residence training there are angles and positions that are not stressed enough, the introduction of bands, chains body position and vbt eliminate momentum and the weakness within the lift.

Quite commonly, the answer is to maximize the positive effects (eg, fitness, readiness and performance, hormone regulation) and minimize the negative effects (eg, excessive fatigue, injury and illness) of training and rehabilitation. This is done through wearables and the data they collect. Each person is different and has different external loads and internal loads. External loads can be workouts, spin class, hikes, sitting all day, bending etc and internal loads are the hormonal changes, heart rate changes (the time between beats, resting heart rate, max working heart rate), lung function ( amount of oxygen utilized per minute, volume of air inhaled/exhaled, breaths in one minute). All of the are working for and against you all day. Athlete monitoring utilizes all of these metrics and creates specially designed programs based on speed of movement required for your sport and the energy systems needed for your sport.

Sports Physical Therapy has been proven to be successful in treating both acute and chronic sports injuries, such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, and more. Your sports physical therapist will teach you about what your body is experiencing and the recovery process it will go through. You and your physical therapist will work together to help you reach your physical goals, allowing you to be engaged and active in your rehabilitation. Physical therapy offers so much more than current symptom relief - it offers sports injury prevention and natural performance enhancement. If you are an athlete suffering from a sports-related injury, don’t waste any more time on the sidelines. Take your recovery to the next level with our physical therapy team.

Your physical therapist will act as your guide throughout your sports specific rehab, training and/or treatment. The Sports Physical Therapist will analyze your form and movement to make sure you are performing correctly and avoiding injury. A physical therapist will be there with you one on one every step of the way, encouraging and supporting you as you reach your goals. Strength and conditioning programs are some of the best ways to overcome an injury and find relief for your pain. Each treatment is designed specifically to the needs of each individual and the condition of their injury, consisting of exercises and strength-building activities that are unique to their recovery program. While a physical therapist can help you reach physical goals, they can also help you work on general wellness goals, as well. For example, regular exercise, a healthy diet, and a strong focus on hydration are fundamental in improving your physical fitness level. A physical therapist is a great resource to have when focusing on increasing strength and muscular functionality, as they can help you improve in all aspects of health and wellness.

Yes, physical therapy has proven successful in relieving long-term symptoms in patients experiencing both acute (new to newer) and chronic neck pain. Manual, or “hands-on” treatments consist of special techniques designed to reduce the stiffness in the neck with dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and improve range of motion. Specifically designed rehab programs and training programs focus on the root cause of the movement disorder or pain, in order to strengthen, build, and improve the muscles efficiency in stabilizing the neck and head. Treatments will focus on improving posture to aid in the recovery of the neck muscles, as well as avoiding re-injury in the future with education. Additional treatment services may also be included as your physical therapist deems fit, based on the nature of your condition.

Yes, frequently consulting with a physical therapist is the best way to continually manage your knee pain. Having a regular physical therapy checkup ensures that your hip knee and ankle joints are moving without any restriction. In addition, any problems will be discovered early, preventing the deleterious effects of an injury. If you do have an injury or have had surgery, then a regular physical therapy check-up is especially important, in order to make sure that your knee pain remains at bay.

Yes, a Sports physical therapist can help improve your strength of your shoulder muscles, as well as the stabilizers of the trunk to move your arm, in order to accommodate for your physically demanding lifestyle. This will help make frequent daily chores, as well as strenuous, repetitive motions, much easier to recover from. By doing some basic body maintenance just a few times a week, you can strengthen the range of muscles in your body that support you moving your arm. Your physical therapist can also provide manual techniques for relief, such as targeted massage, dry needling, accu-pressure, massage therapy and stretching of the affected area(s) to keep muscles loose and allow for more freedom of movement.

Yes, we can treat your back pain with physical therapy. Physical therapy can address back pain by helping to improve you understand the root cause of your range of motion restriction and tightness, strengthening the muscles in the affected areas to improve their ability to handle the rigors of life , and using targeted massage to reduce tension and educate you on these tactics so when this happens again, you are prepared.. In many situations, working with a physical therapist to improve can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain, and may even help you avoid more invasive procedures, such as surgery.

Sports Physical therapists are movement specialists who should be fully equipped to treat any condition that may be causing you pain or limiting your movement. Many physical therapy treatment plans include therapist guided stretching, soft tissue mobilization, movement specific exercises to get your body moving more efficiently. This helps relieve pain and promote the healing process. Additional methods and modalities may be added at the discretion of your physical therapist, in an individualized treatment plan designed specifically for your needs. This will help you recover as quickly as possible and get back to living life on your own terms.

Yes, physical therapists go through rigorous training and education to receive their licensure and or specialty certification in the field of physical therapy. All practicing physical therapists must hold a degree from an officially recognized physical therapy program, in addition to completing their national licensure examination. Physical therapy assistants (PTAs) are not licensed, but they may work alongside your physical therapist to provide extra assistance. PTAs are also qualified, certified professionals, although they do not have a PT license.

Sports Physical therapy refers to a variety movement based evaluations along with specifically designed rehab and strengthening programs with the use of recovery modalities to improve your ability to move through your day and sport more efficiently, as well as relieving pain and promoting healing. The personalized treatment plan or plan of care, will focus on developing strength, power, endurance, energy efficiency, improving your range of motion, and ultimately giving you the ability to overcome the CAUSE of your pain with regular guidance and support.