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How Stress Impacts Athletic Performance and Recovery
The Silent Saboteur: How Stress Impacts Athletic Performance and Recovery
April is Stress Awareness Month, so we are diving into the physiological effects stress can have on the human body and proactive strategies to combat stress.
STRESS AND PERFORMANCE
Athletic performance isn’t just about physical performance; it’s also heavily influenced by mental and emotional factors. Among these, stress emerges as a silent saboteur, capable of significantly undermining both performance and recovery in athletes.
Read full blogSuffering From Pain & Inflammation? The Villain Could Be Your Diet!
If you’re suffering from chronic pain or inflammation, good nutrition can help you find relief. Eating the appropriate foods can help your body recover from a variety of ailments! Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet is an important aspect of any physical therapy routine.
Inflammation and chronic pain can be minimized by eating well, reducing stress, and exercising regularly. Contact our office now to schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists to learn more about how our nutritional services might help you!
Read full blogDid You Know Stretching Could Lead to a Healthier Life?
Improve Your Health by Stretching Each Day!
Can a few simple physical movements significantly improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is emphatically yes!
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be interested to discover how many different ways stretching can help you, especially if done correctly.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to 4 different types of stretching and their benefits, in order to ensure you can either avoid – or avoid exacerbating – injuries.
Read full blogAre You Wearing the Proper Footwear While Exercising?
It is Important to Make Sure You Are Wearing the Correct Shoes!
The squat is one of the most important exercises for core strength. The squat, as noted by renowned strength coach Mark Rippetoe, is one exercise that works those core muscles.
Those of us concerned with maintaining a high fitness level, from weekend warriors to pro athletes, rely on a strong set of core muscles to stabilize the body and allow us to perform to the best of our ability.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help With Gymnastic Injuries
Have you struggled to get back on the beam after rolling your ankle? Do you notice your back still hurts after doing a back walkover? At Canyon Sports Therapy in Holladay, UT, we have physical therapists who specialize in working with gymnasts.
We understand the training and commitment needed to compete. Most importantly, we can help you recover from an injury and learn preventative strategies to keep you doing what you love!
Gymnasts experience a multitude of injuries.
Read full blogAre You Wearing the Proper Footwear During Squats?
Those of us concerned about maintaining a high level of fitness, from weekend warriors to professional athletes, rely on a solid set of core muscles to stabilize the body and allow us to perform at our best. Athletes are attempting to enhance their form to complete this essential activity better. One of the essential workouts for core strength is the squat! According to renowned strength coach Mark Rippetoe, the squat is an exercise that stimulates those core muscles.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Pre-hab and Post-Op Therapy For Athletes
Are you an athlete facing an upcoming surgical procedure? Are you looking for ways to maximize your outcome? Just like in sports, practice before your game is the difference between winning and losing. If you are looking for the edge in your recovery, preparing yourself the same way you do for game day is essential.
At Canyon Sports Therapy, we can help you put the work in before and after surgery to put yourself in the position to win!
Read full blogHow Tennis Players Can Resolve and Prevent Ankle Sprains
Is your ankle sprain interfering with your ability to play tennis? Are you frustrated that you keep rolling your ankle what seems like every time you play tennis? At Canyon Sports Therapy in Holladay, UT our physical therapists use the most up-to-date strategies to help you resolve your ankle problems and know what to do to prevent them from becoming an ongoing issue!
The leading causes of acute tennis injuries are falls and twists, with ankle sprains accounting for up to ¼ of all tennis-related injuries.
Read full blogDealing With Neck and Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Save The Day!
Call our clinic today to find true pain relief! Back and neck pain are extremely common conditions that many people struggle with over the course of their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children can have back pain.
Unfortunately, it’s not always an easy task to pinpoint the exact source of the pain you’re feeling in your neck or back.
Read full blogSuffering From Shoulder Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Here are five common causes of shoulder pain you may not be aware of:
Most people probably go about their day without giving much thought to how they are using their shoulders. Did you know that your shoulders do a good bit of work to help you accomplish everyday tasks? If you injure or strain them, there’s a large chance you will end up experiencing severe shoulder pain!
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment option for patients experiencing shoulder pain.
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