NormaTec Compression Guide and Recovery Protocol
NormaTec compression therapy uses timed pressure sequences to enhance circulation and facilitate recovery. It can help drain swelling and muscle soreness more quickly so you’re ready to perform again. These devices harness the power of dynamic air compression to assist the body’s natural muscle pump function. This guide reviews how NormaTec devices work, when you […]
Signs You Need a Concussion Check Guide
Have you taken a hit to the head and aren’t sure if you should get a concussion check? Concussions can be easy to spot, or they can have subtle symptoms that appear over time. Knowing the early signs of a concussion will help you know when to get evaluated. Some physical, cognitive, and sensory symptoms […]
How Shockwave Therapy Speeds Healing
Have you ever wondered how shockwave therapy helps you heal faster? Shockwave therapy sessions have become an accepted treatment for many musculoskeletal injuries and should typically be considered when more traditional treatment options have failed to provide relief. Utilizing focused acoustic pulses into injured tissue can stimulate the biological healing process within your body. Not […]
Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports – Prevention Guide
The most common injuries we see in youth sports are overuse injuries. By their very nature, overuse injuries are insidious. They develop gradually over time with repetitive motions and inadequate time for recovery. As such, they can be harder to detect early on before significant time away from sport is required. However, you can prevent […]
ACL Injury Recovery Timeline
When recovering from an ACL injury, you must reach certain milestones before progressing to further stages in your rehabilitation. Typical recovery timelines range anywhere from 6 months to 1 year, but there are objective signs that you have healed enough to return to sport. Jumping straight back into physical activity too soon can risk reinjury […]
Treating Sports Injuries With Soft Tissue Therapy
Restore movement. Relieve pain. Return to sport faster. Treating Sports Injuries With Soft Tissue TherapyWhen an injury occurs, pain is often only one symptom you experience. The structures involved – muscles, tendons and fascia – no longer function optimally together. Soft tissue therapy treats these dysfunctions to help restore mobility to the affected area while […]
When Do Athletes Need a Concussion Screening?
Know the signs, react quickly, and keep athletes performing their best. Recognize Red Flags The athlete cannot answer simple questions or follow basic directions. An athlete does not remember events leading up to the injury or cannot recall plays after they occur. These symptoms can all be warning signs of concussion. Some, like loss of […]
Sports Chiropractic For Injury Prevention
One of the most underutilized benefits in sports performance is injury prevention. It’s no secret that athletes love to play through pain until something forces them to seek care. But what if you could address problems before they turn into injuries? Sports chiropractic cares about how your body moves, absorbs force, and recovers when placed […]
Chiropractic Care For Athletes: Better Mobility, Faster Recovery & Consistency
Athletes are continuously putting stress on their bodies to perform at their best. Because of this, recovery, mobility, and injury prevention become crucial components of any training program. Athletic chiropractic care has become increasingly popular in the world of sports performance for its ability to enhance joint function, increase mobility, and help athletes stay healthy […]
When to see pediatric sports medicine vs your pediatrician
Learn when to choose pediatric sports medicine College Station specialists vs your regular pediatrician for your young athlete’s health and injury needs.