Psst...Want to Know the Secrets to Sport Performance Enhancement?
One of the secrets to sport performance enhancement is reducing inflammation from the microtrauma of training in a non-pharmacological way. Recall from our article, The Magic of Rest Day in Training:
“The microtrauma created through training causes a low level of inflammation that is typically not seen or felt. There is no observable swelling, redness or pain.”
The faster an athlete heals from microtrauma, the less time they need in recovery. Less recovery time means more time for quality training, which in turn improves performance. For example, the athlete that recovers faster can tolerate adding more volume and intensity to the plan with less risk of injury. Non-pharmacological methods for treating inflammation have far fewer risks and side effects and can be used long term.
The field of physical therapy originally arose to rehabilitate polio survivors and injured soldiers after WWI. Over the years, it has evolved to include injury prevention, and in the past decade or so, it plays a role in sports through performance enhancement.
The same treatment methods PT’s use to treat injured and diseased persons are effective with healthy individuals, like athletes who live in a constant state of low-level inflammation. Coach Amy uses a combination of Neurological Dry Needling (NDN), Active Release Techniques (ART), and Applied Functional Science (AFS) to help non-injured athletes recover faster during training.
““I sought treatment with Coach Amy during the rigors of Ironman training. Her treatments allowed me to return quickly to a very functional level of mobility for training. It was great that competing in my upcoming races wasn’t jeopardized!” ”
Your first performance enhancement visit with Coach Amy includes a thorough evaluation of your training history, current goals, mobility, and stability as it relates to your sport. Typically treatment is started during this initial visit. PT for performance enhancement is not covered by insurance.
To book an appointment for performance enhancement:
Choose NEW Patient Evaluation & Treatment-Self Pay
Athletes who would like an assessment of running form should choose Running Evaluation from the menu (otherwise stick with the first option)
For all subsequent performance-based treatments (after the initial evaluation), choose PT Treatment-Self Pay, or PT Treatment-Self Pay with Dry Needling
Stay tuned for our upcoming articles on just how NDN, ART, and AFS work to speed recovery and improve sports performance.