Posts by Team Symmetry PT
Ankle Sprain Rehab
Ankle Sprain Rehab Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, however most people assume they can recover from them on their own. Unfortunately, one quick roll of the ankle can result in significant instability, decreased range of motion, and loss of strength causing increased risk of re-injury if left untreated. As a…
Read MorePeriodization for Peak Performance
Periodization is the best for peak performance. All competitive athletes want to improve their in-season performance. However, off-season training leads to improvement in performance. Thankfully, there are several different approaches to strength training to allow for peak performance. Most paradigms involve some form of this training. The purpose is to maximize several different athletic qualities…
Read MoreRunning Warm Up
Attention Runners! Are you Warming Up Properly? Running is a wonderful sport that has many health benefits. Above all, running is a physical activity that requires a warm up. However, running naturally results in increased impact through the ankles, knees, hips and spine. The ground reaction forces are approximately 2-3 times your body weight while…
Read MoreACLR & Returning to Running
ACLR: “When Can I Run Again?” Physical therapists are often asked “when can I run again?” after an ACL injury or surgery. The honest answer is “it depends”. There are many factors that impact when we can provide an accurate answer to that question. Each individual is dealing with unique circumstances specific to their own…
Read MoreMobility & Workouts
What is mobility? Mobility is referencing the range of motion functionally available within a specific joint or motor pattern. Think of your joints as door hinges, the stiffer they get the harder it is to open the door. But if you put some WD-40 on those hinges, all of a sudden the door swings open…
Read MoreHow To Do a Kegel, and Why!
The kegel is a great tool that can be used to help with decreasing symptoms of incontinence and improving the strength of your orgasm! But what exactly is a kegel? And how do you know if you’re doing it correctly? A kegel is a pelvic floor exercise. Named for the gynecologist Dr. Arnold H. Kegel…
Read MoreStrength Training for Runners
With gyms closed and sheltering-in-place as the new normal, more people are running as their primary source of cardiovascular activity. Running is excellent for your heart, improves your endurance, and can even trigger the famed runner’s high. This real phenomenon is an influx of endorphins and endocannabinoids released by the body during a run. These…
Read MoreStrength Training and Running Performance
Running “Wear and Tear” We treat a large population of endurance athletes at our clinic. We typically hear the same sentiment amongst those runners that are often injured. Many distance runners believe that running is sufficient exercise to strengthen their legs, however this is not the case. As a result, it is critical for runners to…
Read MoreACL Injury & Movement Patterns
An ACL injury is a common experience that can be avoided through awareness. ACL tears are non-contact injuries that are related to a deficit in eccentric control during cutting, running, or jumping. As a result, these activities produce high-intensity loading to the tissues of the knee. This can cause the ligaments to fail if your…
Read MoreDoes Posture Matter?
Does Posture Matter? Posture plays a major role in the overall well being of our bodies. In this blog I’ll introduce you to Postural Restoration® and why it can be relevant to the treatment of a wide variety of presentations, ranging from a hamstring strain to “text neck.” Postural Restoration® Enter the words “back pain”…
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