Here’s the deal. We need intel to help us decide if the athlete can return to the competition. Rest, 10 point pain scales, “how are you feeling?” and max effort with no sub-max testing is a poor way to make a decision for your athlete’s health and recovery.
Tag: rehab
Knee Pain from Imbalance
Stretching hasn’t been very effective, nor has foam rolling. Not by themselves. There are multiple issues involved, it takes a multifaceted approach to get back on track.
Plantar Fascia Issues Explained.
A frozen water bottle AIN”T gonna cut it. Remember that 20 different issues are all called the same thing. They are all PF in their own way. But, these 20 different injuries need different treatments if they are going to be successful.
Motor Control (How the Brain connects to the Body)
Motor Control is deep stuff. Both the understanding and the physiology. Sometimes, the rehab for motor control is called “neuro reconditioning” Basically, this describes how well your…… Read more “Motor Control (How the Brain connects to the Body)”
CT Complex/”Crick in the Neck”
These hurt. The focus treatment with these issues is to resolve the pain as fast as possible. This takes a little explanation.
The ole’ “Slipped Disc” diagnosis
Slipped Disc? How about a modern understanding of an outdated term and explanation.
Stretching Incorrectly is Silly. The most important self-help article you’ll ever read.
Could you be OVERSTRETCHING? Yeah…not “could you?” You are!
Plantar Fasciitis
I tell my clients, “I cant repeat what is said and taught in a six hour seminar in a twenty minute office visit. Heck, Maybe I cant in 20 office visits! Do yourself the favor you need…learn this stuff for yourself. You need to!”
Therapy Vs Therapeutic…And Why You’re Screwed.
Deciding you don’t care… you just want what feels good, isn’t helping you.
Return to Play Criteria (For Coaches, ATC’s and YOU!)
The athletic trainer (in conjunction with coaches) is best suited to assess the athlete’s day to day recovery and return to play and practice. They can be an active part and watch in real time in real conditions. A doctor in an office, cannot.