Below are some of the top strength exercises that will help improve your running performance and help to prevent injury. Squat and Deadlift– These are compound movements they will help you improve your tolerance to heavier loads. When running, the ground reaction force is exponentially increased, so being able to handle heavier loads is important.…
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Many people come into my office and the first thing I hear is “Doc, I am a mess.” While I appreciate the euphemism, it begs the question. Are you a mess or is your training program/technique a mess? As we all know, technique is a big factor in injuries, stresses and strains. If your squat…
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As the school year is coming to an end, we are all excited about what summer holds. Pool days, sleeping in, cook outs, etc. It is definitely important to enjoy the respite from school work and exams, or even to rejoice or reflect on how this past season played out. However, as an athlete, this…
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“If you listen to your body when it whispers, you won’t have to hear it scream.” Physical therapy is typically thought of as an after the fact treatment that reduces pain levels. While this is true, that is a very small portion of what optimal physical therapy actually is. Here at Mission physical therapy, we…
Read MoreDry Needling
Dry Needling is when an acupuncture sized sterile needle is inserted into a muscle knot. The knot is then released, often with a twitch response found. The knot is then thought to be released leading to increased flexibility, ROM, strength and recruitment.
Cupping
Cupping is a form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Our therapist will use this with or without movement in order to decrease adhesions, promote healing, improve scars, and decrease muscle tone/tension. It can also help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Scraping/IASTM
This is a treatment technique using tools which clinicians use to efficiently locate and treat soft tissue tightness and injury. The scraping instruments help break up these adhesions and restore normal tissue mobility,
Blood Flow restriction
BFR is a tool similar to a blood pressure cuff to safely restrict blood flow to a muscle for a short period of time, most often used during exercise. This decreases the stress or load required to gain muscle mass/strength.
Electrical Stim
This is a device that sends electrical impulses to a nerve which causes it to contract. This can be used to improve ROM, strength, pain, healing and circulation.
Mobilization
Physical therapists perform joint or soft tissue mobilization in order to improve the mobility of a specific joint or muscle. This can be done by hand or with a belt/instrument.
Sport Performance
We offer sport performance training as well to improve power, strength, durability and speed.
ACL prevention program
We offer a performance program in which an athlete can participate in a program that will greatly decrease the risk of an ACL injury. This program also addresses movement patterns, efficiency, power, strength and balance.
Pre-hab
More and more research is being done that shows the importance of physical therapy before a surgery. The more you know before a surgery, the better the outcomes will be after.
Post-op rehab
We offer a list of orthopedic post surgical rehab options. Packages are offered for this option.
Ergonomic education
Sit at a desk for work? Come get an ergonomic evaluation to assess why you may be having HA, shoulder pain, back pain, wrist or elbow pain.
Balance training
This is important for everyone, but especially as we age. Being confident in your ability gives a much better quality of life. We will teach you how to safely improve your balance and confidence so that you can get back to doing what you love again.
Recovery
Just crush a workout? Just finish a marathon? Training for crossfit games or spartan races? This is for you. This is a session that will help decrease soreness, improve tightness, and help get you ready for the next session or event quicker.
