Injury Prevention
Good mobility and biomechanics as well as functional strength are just some of the important factors in preventing injury.
When injury does happen, proper evaluation by your physician or a qualified physical therapist can be essential. Interestingly, the traditional "I.C.E." and "R.I.C.E." protocols have seen criticism for their potential negative effects on optimal tissue repair. For example, the use of high-dosage anti-inflammatories can negatively affect long-term tissue healing. The British Journal of Sports Medicine offers two new acronyms to optimize recovery (read the article here).
As a skilled Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Postural Alignment Specialist, Sam can assist in your post-rehabilitation strategy to get you back to doing the activities that you love and, even more importantly, to decrease the chance of re-injury.
When injury does happen, proper evaluation by your physician or a qualified physical therapist can be essential. Interestingly, the traditional "I.C.E." and "R.I.C.E." protocols have seen criticism for their potential negative effects on optimal tissue repair. For example, the use of high-dosage anti-inflammatories can negatively affect long-term tissue healing. The British Journal of Sports Medicine offers two new acronyms to optimize recovery (read the article here).
As a skilled Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Postural Alignment Specialist, Sam can assist in your post-rehabilitation strategy to get you back to doing the activities that you love and, even more importantly, to decrease the chance of re-injury.
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The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) OrthoInfo is a comprehensive website which has hundreds of articles, videos and printable guides on bone and joint health. Click below for printable guides by AAOS for rehabilitation and conditioning:
