Treating Our Gymnasts - Using The Evidence

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Treating Our Gymnasts - Using The Evidence

We here at HealthFit are back to talk about another gymnastics related topic this week! As Physical Therapists (and Athletic Trainers) we rely heavily on evidence-based practice. 

I’m sure not many have heard about this evidence-based practice so I thought I would share a little about it. Physical therapists and athletic trainers (along with other health care professionals) contribute research to a body of evidence, which helps dictate what we choose to utilize in our programming for patients.

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Gymnastics Injuries - At the CORE of the Matter

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Gymnastics Injuries - At the CORE of the Matter

It seemed appropriate that this week’s blog post follow suit and take a closer look at a gymnastics injury case. I thought we could take a closer look at how Physical Therapy/Athletic Training could help and loosely explain the evaluation and treatment (each patient goes through an individualized process).

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Horse Racing Jockey - Flavien Prat's Amazing Return After A Fractured Back

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Horse Racing Jockey - Flavien Prat's Amazing Return After A Fractured Back

For those of you that do not follow horse racing, Flavien Prat is one of the hottest young riders on the circuit right now. With over 5 million in purse winnings in the first half of the 2016 season, he is currently ranked #11 in all of North America.

In August 2015, Flavien suffered a serious fall while racing at Los Alamitos resulting in several fractured vertebrae in addition punctured lung. He was put into a back brace which he would...

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Does strength & conditioning for gymnastics have to look like "gymnastics"?

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Does strength & conditioning for gymnastics have to look like "gymnastics"?

We live in a day and age of early specialization, where many young athletes stick to only one sport. This lends itself to overuse of particular movements and muscle groups, placing a great deal of stress on their bodies.

What we do is objective screening, injury and health histories, and collaboration with their coaches to help decide what areas we need to target the most. For example, some gymnasts have incredible hip flexibility going front to back, but not necessarily into rotation. We take all of this information to come up with the best way to address their needs.

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Is your fitness program actually improving your quality of life?

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Is your fitness program actually improving your quality of life?

Our individual and semi-private fitness coaching programs here at HealthFit Performance and Wellness in Pasadena, CA take a balanced approach to your training. This meaning we look at movement quality, balance, flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, power and FUNCTION!

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Frustrated with your 1 on 1 time with your Physical Therapist or Chiropractor?

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Frustrated with your 1 on 1 time with your Physical Therapist or Chiropractor?

Are you frustrated with the quality of care you are receiving when you go to see your physical therapist or chiropractor?

Are you spending 90% of the session working with aides instead your actual doctor?

Is your doctor taking the time to listen to your concerns?

The truth of the matter is that we truly believe you will get BETTER FASTER WITH LESS VISITS when you come here to HealthFit Performance & Wellness in Pasadena, CA. Because our sessions are 1 on 1, we get to know you on a personal level and well as make better decisions regarding your health. This in turn allows us to truly help you reach your goals

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Why does my back hurt when I sit too long?

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Why does my back hurt when I sit too long?

Spending hours at your desk with annoying low back pain? Want to do something about it but don’t know how?

Unfortunately we live in a society that lends itself to prolonged hours sitting at the computer or on the couch watching TV. We are no longer hunters and gatherers that have to spend the majority of the time on our feet searching for food.

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Should I wear a minimalist shoe?

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Should I wear a minimalist shoe?

One of my amazing golf fitness clients asked me, “Jason, what do you think of me starting to wear minimalist shoes?”

Personally I am a big advocate for “Minimalist Type Shoes” as long as you are PHYSICALLY READY for them.

Orthotic inserts definitely do have their place with a certain population, but not everyone. I am a big proponent of our clients being able to “feel the ground” which does amazing things to help activate the core stabilizers, gluteal muscles and intrinsic foot stabilizers.

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Is your chiropractor "just" adjusting you for your injuries?

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Is your chiropractor "just" adjusting you for your injuries?

If you have ever received an adjustment from a chiropractor, often times the reaction is, “Wow, that was amazing!”

Now the questions is: “How long did your relief last?”

There are a number of occasions where you are fixed right away or better after a few treatments in conjunction with some stretching and exercise.

BUT… there are a great deal of individuals that do not get better with this system of treatment. This is where the “CHEMICAL” and “EMOTIONAL” components of the individual need to be addressed as well.

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Does my child need Chiropractic and is it safe?

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Does my child need Chiropractic and is it safe?

This is a question we often get from not only the public, but our own families! There is a misconception that all Chiropractors do are “crack” bones. If you have ever met a good chiropractor, this is far from the truth.

Here at HealthFit, we take a very holistic approach to all of your complaints. Your problems are not just limited to back and joint pain, but can address a host of other issues not traditionally labeled “orthopedic” in nature.

95% of infants have misalignments after birth. Chiropractic is shown to relax muscular tension, improve sleep, can reduce colic symptoms,and can improve breastfeeding outcomes in newborns.
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