At Athletix Rehab & Recovery we offer great massages to our patients to provide relaxation, stress relief, improved circulation, mobility, posture, and more. Our massage therapists are trained specialists who know how to target the source of your pain in a safe, effective, and holistic way. We offer a variety of massages at our clinic, including
Category Archives: Physical Therapy
How IASTM Can Help You Find Lasting Relief From Your Pain!
What Is IASTM? An innovative form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The tools placed on the skin in the area
DR. REEF’S 4 FAVORITE BOSU® BALANCE EXERCISES
Do you think you have good balance? Put your balance to the test with 4 of my favorite BOSU® balance exercises! Not only does balance training help with body awareness and proprioception, but it also helps improves performance, plays a major role in injury prevention and increases overall coordination. These are some of my go-to balance exercise
Find Effective Relief for Your Pain with Dry Needling!
Did You Know that Dry Needling Could Help You Achieve Long-Lasting Relief? Dry needling is a safe and effective method of treatment performed by a licensed physical therapist that works to reduce pain and muscle tension, while simultaneously improving mobility. It has been proven to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues, including acute and chronic
Are You Constantly Hunched Over Your Desk? Try These Methods of Relief
Did You Know Sitting at a Desk All Day Could Lead to Painful Conditions? If your mother is constantly telling you to stand up straight, if you find yourself with shoulder pain after a long day at work, or if you notice you are developing a hunchback, chances are you have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).
Get Back to the Sport You Love with Physical Therapy Treatments!
Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports-related injuries annually? Additionally, 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 also receive treatment for sports-related injuries annually. This doesn’t even include the number of adult athletes that get injured from a sport. Whatever
What is Pre-hab and How Can it Help Me Recover Faster?
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time professional athlete, you know you’re going to be taking your body to its functional limits. But is your body ready for that challenge? Undetected weakness and vulnerabilities could prime you for a devastating injury. If you’re already injured or fresh out of surgery, leaping into physical therapy
The Ins and Outs of a Physical Therapy Evaluation
PT Evaluations are an ongoing and iterative process that begins at the very first appointment with the patient. Your physical therapist will implement extensive physical and evaluative testing to determine your physical capabilities and limits. This includes comprehensive performance based tests that is used to determine your ability for work, activities of daily living, or
Performing Deadlifts the Right Way – with the Help of a Physical Therapist
Deadlifting is a popular workout and training technique in the world of sports and fitness. When it is performed correctly, a deadlift can significantly increase your levels of body strength and power, especially regarding your core and posterior chain. Deadlifting also helps in stimulating your central nervous system, and it can be a great addition
Boost Your Energy and Alleviate Pain With These 4 Easy Tips!
Do you constantly find yourself feeling tired throughout the day? Sluggish? Achy? Fatigued? If so, this is probably your body’s way of telling you that something is off. Perhaps you sit too much during your commute or throughout the day, without getting up to stretch and exercise. Perhaps you’re eating too much inflammatory food or