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What Exactly is Sportsmetrics?

Few things are more devastating to an athlete than a season-ending injury. One of the best available measures to prevent knee injuries is Sportsmetrics. Scientifically proven to reduce the risk of serious knee injury and improve sports performance, Sportsmetrics provides a plethora of benefits to athletes: 

Sportsmetrics Overview

Sportsmetrics training sessions occur about three times a week for six consecutive weeks. During these sessions, an athlete performs warm-ups, jump drills, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Each program focuses on improving strength, balance, and jumping and landing techniques through a variety of exercises, including dynamic warm-ups, jump training, and strength-building activities. The Sportsmetrics program has achieved the Excellence in Research Award from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Injury Prevention

Sportsmetrics is the first injury prevention program to significantly decrease knee ligament injuries, especially MCL and ACL injuries. These non-contact injuries occur 2-10 times more often in females, often due to incorrect jumping or pivoting. The specialized Sportsmetrics drills teach athletes safe techniques to prevent painful and slow-healing knee injuries.

Performance Enhancement

In addition to preventing injury, undergoing Sportsmetrics training also improves how you perform while participating in athletic activities. The jumping and landing drills are scientifically proven to increase vertical jump height up to four inches, improve the hamstring-to-quadriceps muscle strength ratio, and enhance symmetry in leg strength.

Rehabilitation

If you’ve suffered from an injury due to sports, consider using Sportsmetrics to speed up the recovery process. Not only does Sportsmetrics optimize rehabilitation, but it also helps you to better understand how to prevent a repeat injury in the future.

PT Northwest is a Certified Clinical Site providing unparalleled Sportsmetrics training to Willamette Valley athletes. Our premier physical therapy treatments coupled with Sportsmetrics techniques will help you perform better and avoid injury. Learn more about our programs by calling (971) 239-0793.

If You've Liked Our Recent Articles We Have Even More From PT Northwest!

Our recent blog topics have covered how a physical therapist can help you avoid surgery and regain motion. If you are interested in learning more, then the following links may be helpful:

• Harvard Medical School warns the public to use caution when consuming pain medication.

• According to the CDC, 1 in 110 children suffer from an autism spectrum disorder. Here is a look at how physical therapy can help a child with autism.

• The American Heart Association provides a scientific statement regarding physical activity and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors.

• The International Association for Pain describes how physical therapy can help manage chronic pain.

• In this article, United Cerebral Palsy discusses the benefits of aquatic therapy.

• For more information any of the topics please contact PT Northwest at (503) 371-8860.  PT Northwest has served Willamette Valley, since 1977, with the best physical rehabilitation program.

Do You Know About Aquatic Therapy Being Used to Treat Types of Arthritis?

Water has been used in the healing process throughout the millennia. Aquatic therapy is an exercise program preformed in water, which is beneficial in encouraging relaxation and reducing pain.

In this short video, you can learn how aquatic therapy is used to help treat rheumatoid arthritis ankle pain. This type of physical therapy helps improve circulation, accelerating the healing process.

For more information on aquatic therapy, contact PT Northwest. Since 1977, we have been helping patients throughout Oregon restore their active lifestyles. Call (503) 371-8860 to schedule a consultation.

How You Might Avoid Surgery Through Physical Therapy

When a person begins to experience a debilitating pain, his or her goal is generally to establish two things: lasting pain relief and avoidance of surgery. Read on to learn how the physical therapists at PT Northwest might help you avoid painful and expensive surgery.

What is a physical therapist?

A physical therapist is specifically trained to restore patients’ activity levels, strength, and range of motion after an injury or surgery. These practitioners treat individuals of all ages who are limited in their ability to move and perform functional activities. Techniques to promote movement, pain reduction, and restoration of function are employed in order to prevent disability. Physical therapists may also develop fitness and wellness plans to help patients live healthier and more active routines.

What problems can your physical therapist help with?

Here are just a few of the many medical conditions that a licensed physical therapist can help you deal with:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Osteoporosis
• Shoulder injury
• Stroke
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Parkinson’s disease

How can physical therapy help you avoid surgery?

Physical therapy can reduce pain and inflammation in many parts of the body. The American Heart Association recommends physical therapy to treat pain resulting from tendonitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Physical therapy can even help patients manage pain without pain medication.

For physical therapy to be effective, a patient must attend all appointments set by the therapist. A missed appointment can set the patient back, which could lead to the need for more invasive treatment. Asking questions and establishing an open dialogue with your therapist will help you receive thorough care.

If you have been injured and are considering a surgical solution, visit the physical therapists at PT Northwest. We specialize in physical and occupational therapy and are Willamette Valley’s leader in physical rehabilitation. Call (503) 371-8860 for more information.

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