Who Am I? Maryland Resident
Multi-Sport Upbringing in a Competitive Household
College and Professional Lacrosse
Lifelong Athlete and Lifelong Learner
Owner of Rehab 2 Perform
Performance Physical Therapist
Sports Physical Therapy Sport- an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
Physical Therapy- the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
To improve upon physical and psychological limitations that will allow athletes to perform at their peak and decrease their risk of future injury.
My Philosophy Traditional PT vs. Sports PT
Pain Management vs. Optimal Function
Individualization vs. Protocols
Rehab vs. Performance
Linear vs. Fluid
Client X 34 year old female
Ex-College Athlete
Previous Right Shoulder surgery and Left ACL surgery
Complaints of Left anterior hip pain, Right achilles pain and Left knee pain
Limited with her ability to lift weights, run and participate in recreational activity (soccer and softball)
Recently divorced with young kids who are beginning athletics
Performance Model
General to Specific
Best Athletes are the Best at the Basics
We Are A Lot Like a House
School Curriculum
Assessment Big Picture Fluid Process Formal vs. Informal What Helps Guide Our Thought Process
◦ PRI◦ SFMA◦ Y Balance◦ Hop Testing◦ Combine Variables◦ Sports Specific Movements
Every Session, We Assess
Position Mobility
◦ How Do Joints Move
Joint Position ◦ PRI
Relative Symmetry◦ Anterior-Posterior◦ Left-Right◦ Rotation
Movement How Well Do We Control Joints
◦ Stability- Control in the Presence of Change
Motor Skill
Fundamental Movement Patterns
General Physical Preparation Starts Here
Performance “Athleticism”
◦ Strength◦ Speed◦ Agility◦ Aerobic Fitness
Over Emphasis
Uncertain of our Accuracy
Skill Task or Sports Specific
◦ Motor Skill◦ Endurance/Work Capacity◦ Movement
More Specific
More Specialized
Context
End Product Return to Sport
Education and Empowerment
Appreciation for Tendency
Wolverine◦ Confident◦ Adaptable◦ Resilient◦ Ready for Any Situation
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