Sports Therapy & Rehab
At Vanguard Spine & Sport, we provide sports therapy and rehabilitation services that will help restore, maintain, and promote physical function as well as optimal wellness and fitness help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible. As experts in all things sports-related, we can tailor our programs to fit your specific needs in a way that will most benefit you in dealing with injuries you may have sustained.
Sports Therapy
The comprehensive outpatient services we provide within our Sports Therapy programs are designed to restore, maintain and enhance optimal physical function and performance. Each treatment progression is individualized to each patient and their particular condition.
During sports therapy, one of our licensed physical therapists will oversee your care.
During your sessions, we will typically address
- Recovering from an existing injury
- Preventing the advancement of physical limitations
- Minimizing mobility restrictions
- Resolving disabilities caused by accidents, sports, occupational related injuries, diseases or other conditions
Our therapists’ advanced training in spine care and other orthopedic conditions serves to provide a conservative treatment approach that often allows the patient to choose self-management of their diagnosis in lieu of the need for surgery or other invasive approaches.
Sports Rehabilitation
Our therapists will work tirelessly to address your injuries. We concern ourselves with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of patients back to prime levels of occupational, functional and sports specific fitness regardless of your age or your ability.
Our main goal is to get you back to your everyday life and make your sports rehab experience one which will benefit you and allow you to get back to your routine.
Kinesiotherapy
Kinesiotherapy is the application of scientifically based exercise principles to improve and enhance a person’s endurance, mobility and strength. Our trained kinesiotherapists typically use this treatment protocol with patients who may have functional limitations due to injury or illness, or those who require extended physical conditioning.
Graston Technique®
The Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that we use to effectively address scar tissue while stretching connective tissue and muscle fibers. The basic goals of this technique are to reduce pain while increasing function and range of motion. This treatment protocol combines the use of specially designed stainless steel instruments with therapeutic exercise to diagnose and treat areas of concern.
Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique (ART) is a type of soft tissue manipulation therapy that helps relieve tight muscles and nerve trigger points, greatly reducing joint stress or muscular pains. Similar to deep tissue massage, the goal of this technique is to restore normal mobility and relive pain. Additionally, ART can help push joint fluid throughout the body and stimulate the lymphatic system, which helps lower inflammation.
Pre/Post-Op Rehab
At Vanguard, we believe that in order to have the best outcome post-surgery, you must go into it strong. That’s why we put a lot of emphasis on Pre-Rehabilitation – or “Prehab.” Through the therapy and recovery services we offer, we’re able to reduce inflammation, strengthen surrounding tissue/muscles, and increase ROM in order to speed your recovery process post-surgery.ARE YOU READY FOR A LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENT? WELL, LET'S GET STARTED!