Episode 17.13?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c.
Segment One (01:34): Tara Hackney from Athletico Physical Therapy talks about strategies to support Psycho-social Influences during rehab.?One of the consequences of injury can include fear of re-injury when the athlete returns to play. Fear can potentially be a limiting factor in rehabilitation and recovery. However, there are ways to address these psychological concerns during recovery to help athletes return to play with more confidence. Related post:?Don?t Let Fear Keep You Out of the?Game
Segment Two (12:34): Dr. Cole discusses new technology using patients own fat to help treat joint problems.?Body fat now can help treat bone joint conditions, including injuries and osteoarthritis ??the type of arthritis caused by wear and tear in tissue between joints, which affects 27 million people. A new device gently suctions, processes and uses a patient?s own fat tissue to provide a potential source of stem cells and growth factors to promote healing. Related post:?Patients? Own Fat Tissue Can Help Treat Joint?Problems
Segment Three (20:50): Craig Bano, MPT, CHT from ATI Physical Therapy talks about ?Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization.?IASTM?has proven to be very effective in both enhancing mobility and alleviating injury, enabling pain-free participation in activities as quickly as possible. IASTM is proven to treat joint and ligament sprains, muscle and tendon strains, neck and back injuries, and tendinitis.
Research has demonstrated the ability of IASTM to:
- Reduce pain thresholds
- Decrease muscle guarding
- Increase ROM
- Increase muscle function (as well as inhibit hypertonicity)
- Improve ligament healing
- Decrease scarring
- Decrease tendinitis symptoms
Related Post: A therapeutic technique to help rid you of strains, sprains and pains
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