Rehab Injury

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Not All Injuries Require Rest

Rest Isn’t Always The Answer Sustaining an injury can be a frustrating experience, especially when the recommended course of action involves nothing more than rest and avoidance of the activity that caused it. While it’s true that rest is an essential part of the recovery process, it’s not always the best solution to promote long-term …

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3 Things To Improve Outcomes With A Running Injury

3 Things To Improve Outcomes With A Running Injury Minimize time off from running: It’s okay to take a few days off here and there if something is really “reactive” and just needs to calm down, but most of the time there are ways we can keep training but simply modify running to tolerable standards. …

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What Is Dry Needling?

What Is Dry Needling? What We Already Know: If you’ve heard someone talk about “needling” or “dry needling,” you may be curious about what it is and how it differs from acupuncture. Needling is a type of therapy that uses thin, sterile needles to target trigger points in the muscles and connective tissue. While it …

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So You’ve Been Given The Direction To Stop Running By Your Doctor

So You’ve Been Given The Direction To Stop Running By Your Doctor

So you’ve been given the direction to STOP RUNNING by your Doctor… Many of us runners have been so frustrated by an injury, we eventually head to the doctor to figure out how to manage this. Or perhaps, you have never had pain/injury and this completely stops you in your tracks with your running. The …

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Are Your Rehab Exercises Preparing You For the Demands of Your Sport?

Are Your Rehab Exercises Preparing You For the Demands of Your Sport?

One of the biggest reasons why rehab will sometimes fail athletes is when the exercises are too easy, rudimentary, or generalized. It’s fairly common that new clients will come in and tell me what exercises they’ve been doing or have done in the past, or they’ll show me their rehab program from the last place …

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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask “Why?”

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask “Why?”

Don’t take everything you hear from a medical/health professional at face value. There are so many people offering services, advice, and information regarding health nowadays. Trust in your doctor, PT, or dietician, etc… it shouldn’t be assumed. Asking a simple “why” when reasoning hasn’t been given is vitally important. As a healthcare consumer, understanding exactly …

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