Resilient Rehab & Performance

Not moving or feeling like you want to 🥴?

Oftentimes a few pointers in a quick, free consult can get you moving in the right direction! I offer these to help folks nip small issues in the bud without having to start a more formal rehab program.

If your situation is more involved, I also offer remote rehab & training services. We’ll strategize a plan to manage pain get you back to sport as soon as possible!

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When you have a painful movement in training, exercise or rehab, there are many strategies to manage this pain and still keep active. Last week we looked at volume; today we’re going to look at a concept called degrees of movement.

DEGREES OF MOVEMENT refers to the number of aspects of movement present with an exercise, Decreasing the degrees of freedom with a painful movement can make movements less painful. Swipe for some examples of this.

Why to adjust DEGREES OF MOVEMENT
▪️Reduce demand on stabilizing muscles while still maintaining high intensity with the activity
▪️Reduce number of technical components to focus on working targeted movement pattern

Ways to adjust DEGREES OF MOVEMENT: swipe for photos
▪️For pressing movements, press against a fixed object
▪️Instead of single arm pressing, switch to barbell pressing exercises
▪️For single leg exercises, use alternate leg to assist

Totally stopping a movement when it’s painful is not always the best strategy; oftentimes a modification can make it pain-free!

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I hope this is a helpful look into what a clinician might be thinking when they provide you specific guidance for an injury! It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified medical professional (MD, DPT, DC, DO) to manage an injury or prior beginning new exercise program