The rehabilitation philosophy utilized at Athletic Training and Conditioning, Inc. is the same as the conditioning philosophy. However, Athletic Training and Conditioning, Inc. utilizes a functional approach to the evaluation of injuries sustained by athletes and the physically active.
When considering musculoskeletal injuries two components are necessary to fully understand the extent of the injury. Identifying the STRUCTURAL issue (the anatomical structure that is contributing to the musculoskeletal pain) is half of the equation in my experience.
Understanding the FUNCTIONAL aspect of the injury reveals anatomical/functional weaknesses and flexibility imbalances that cause movement dysfunction and compensatory movement patterns. Often times when a tight muscle or structure is identified, the muscle or structure that performs the opposite action of the tight entity is found to be weak. Knowing the common patterns can lead to a more efficient evaluation and effective rehabilitation program.
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