Can physical therapy help you become a better athlete? My answer is definitely biased, but yes, it can. I am Toni Drinkard, a physical therapist here at Rebound Physical Therapy in Topeka, Kansas. Today, we’re going to talk about physical therapy related to athletics.
Our Sports Performance Evaluations Can Help You Move Effectively
A lot of times, whether you’re in high school, college, or even a weekend warrior, you don’t know your limitations. You push it to the max, and maybe your form or body mechanics aren’t what they should be. This can lead to injuries, which is why I always recommend people come in for a physical therapy evaluation to find out those strengths and weaknesses in how they move.
I’ve worked with several pitchers and soccer players in the past who struggle to stand on one leg or do a single leg squat. When you think about sports, whether it’s pitching or taking a volley and striking towards a goal, all those activities are done in multiple planes of movement with a single leg balancing at one particular time. Balance is a huge component of sports performance, and our expert physical therapists can help you improve yours for effective movement on the field or wherever else you play.
We’ll Help You Maximize Your Exercise
A lot of our athletes are in the weight room, and I see a lot of form that needs improvement. If we’re strengthening using incorrect movement patterns, is that really helping you get faster? Is that helping you tackle harder or get more power and explosiveness? I would argue that it’s not. What we can do as physical therapists is ensure your movement patterns are correct. This ensures that your exercises are building up your strength and speed with a reduced risk of injury.
Call Rebound for an Evaluation
If you want to get stronger, faster, or just want to work on your balance so that you can deliver that 90 mile an hour pitch, come check us out at Rebound Physical Therapy. Give us a call at (785)-271-5533 and we can help you get back on the field and get stronger in your performance.
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