Reading Time: 4 minutesPURSUING OPTIMAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Who Do You Want to Become? I had an epiphany as a young athlete. I would get injured during practice or in a game and visit a medical professional for help. Only to then return to playing, and end up injured again. After going through that cycle numerous times, I […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the past year, Myokinetix has added a new service called Curamedix EPat Shockwave Therapy. Incorporating Shockwave therapy as a part of treatment has many benefits and can be used for the treatment of many different injuries and body parts. We want to be able to provide our patients with top-of-the-line service, and therefore, we’re
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Reading Time: 5 minutesNow that you have completed the return-to-play process after ACL surgery, it’s time to talk about life after recovery from an ACL tear. Should you be concerned about a possible reinjury? Are you at risk for early onset of arthritis? What type of things can be done to prevent those conditions? It’s natural to have
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Reading Time: 4 minutesCongratulations – you’ve made it to the end of your ACL rehab! Phase IV is the last stage before you officially get back on the field, and most would consider it to be the best part of the process. Not only is this stage full of sport-specific activities, but it’s also a great confidence booster
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Reading Time: 6 minutesAt this stage, you’re probably itching to get back to your normal routine, and rightly so. It’s been a long 12+ weeks, but the end is in sight! For the next two months, your ACL recovery will be focused on “the fun stuff.” Things like sport-specific movements, agility, and plyometric activities will slowly be incorporated
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAs you move forward with your recovery after surgery for an ACL tear, things start to get a little more intense – as expected. The stage of recovery that usually begins in the third week after surgery and lasts until week 12 is known as Phase II. Phase II is a big deal because it
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Reading Time: 7 minutesOnce you decide to have surgery for an ACL injury, you’re likely to have many questions related to your recovery time, the rehab process, or when you’ll be able to return to your normal routine. First of all, it’s crucial that you discuss any and all questions about your upcoming ACL surgery with your surgeon
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Reading Time: 8 minutesACL tears are one of the most recognized injuries in sports and athletics, and not for a good reason. Many are aware of the devastating consequences that come from ACL injuries, from surgery to missed games. Add to that several months of rehabilitation and recovery, and it’s easy to see why these athletes with ACL
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAnyone playing any sport, especially a high contact sport like football, has the potential to get injured – And when you do, you have to find the right physical therapist for you! I know as a physical therapist, I’ve seen how important it is that a patient is with the right physical therapist. About 5
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Reading Time: 7 minutesLet’s face it, there aren’t many sports that require as much overhead action as baseball and softball. Unfortunately, this means that your athlete is guaranteed to repeat the same throwing motions over and over again, and pitchers even more so. As a result, he or she is highly susceptible to injuries in the upper body,
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