Athletes always require a high degree of confidence and physical capability in order to perform and prepare for their respective seasons. This involves a significant level of strain on muscles, tendons, cartilage and joints as players lift, leap and sprint nearly 365 days each year. The bigger and faster the athlete, the more susceptible the joints and ligaments are to excessive strain, which can … [Read more...]
4 Big Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Beneficial
Reduce or eliminate pain — Therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques can help reduce pain and restore muscle and joints functions. Physical therapy (PT) can also help to prevent pain from coming back in the future.Recovery from surgery — When the body undergoes surgery it loses mobility. Physical therapy focuses on bringing back that mobility by prioritizing the strengthening of the … [Read more...]
10 Health Tips on Surviving the Holidays
Author -- Dayna Hicken, NASM Certified Personal Trainer It's that wonderful time of year again, filled with family, friends, and lots and lots of food! Here's a few tips to help you stay on track this year. 1. Do not be afraid to enjoy the bounty of wonderful foods at these social gatherings. Just be smart with it, by starting off with filling your plate with simple foods such as fruits, … [Read more...]
4 Big Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Beneficial
Author -- Dayna Hicken, NASM Certified Personal Trainer Reduce or eliminate pain — Therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques can help reduce pain and restore muscle and joints functions. Physical therapy(PT) can also help to prevent pain from coming back in the future. Recovery from surgery — When the body undergoes surgery it loses mobility. Physical therapy focuses on bringing … [Read more...]
10 Weight Loss Tips
Author -- Dayna Hicken, NASM Certified Personal Trainer Here are a few weight loss tips regarding eating habits that just might help you find your edge on your weight loss journey! The saying is true, "Abs are made in the kitchen". 1) Have meals scheduled Eating meals at regular times helps to keep your metabolism high while also helping to keep your caloric intake lower. 3-6 small meals a … [Read more...]
What Does Water Do For You?
Author -- Dayna Hicken -- Content creator for Elite Healthcare We have all been told that we need to drink more water. Water is one of the sources of life for all living things, so it's no surprise that humans need it everyday. But why is water so important?Water is key in almost every chemical reaction that takes place in your body; digestion, nutrient transportation, joint lubrication, and it … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Through Strength Training?
Author- Dayna Hicken When most people think of weight loss workouts their minds usually jump to cardio. Pounding out mile after mile on the treadmill or cycling 'till you drop. These are solid workouts and, by all means, are great for you. But if weight loss is your goal, a different approach is needed. Strength Training Is Where It's At Now, I know as soon as I bring up strength … [Read more...]
Did You Know Imagining Working Out is Better Than Not Working Out at All?
According to a study out of Ohio State University-Two groups of patients with broken arms were researched and analyzed--one group was told to imagine themselves exercising and the other group was told nothing. After the casts were removed, those patients who were asked to imagine themselves exercising had twice as much strength in the now healed arm than those who did not imagine exercising at … [Read more...]
Why Should You Do Physical Therapy?
Many people are unaware of how important physical therapy truly is to recovering from injury and surgery properly and in a timely manner. Here are some of the reasons, according to Rick Lee of Benton Physical Therapy in Arkansas, as to why you should do physical therapy after your operation: Reason 1: To promote healing. This is the most well-known reason to do physical therapy after … [Read more...]
New ACL Tear Technology
Here at Elite Healthcare we are constantly hearing about new technology within the health industry. This video shows one of our new favorite technologies. A doctor at Boston Children's Hospital has discovered a new method of treatment for a common injury, especially in athletes: an ACL tear. Until today, ACL reconstruction required a graft (taking a ligament from elsewhere and using it to … [Read more...]
