Here is part 2 of the Q and A I had with Coachbase regarding ACL tears and knee problems in sports. Part 2 discusses some knee recovery and prevention tactics. I demonstrate simple hamstring and glute strengthing exercises. As well, I review a GREAT hamstring stretch that can really help target the belly of the hamstring. (for part 1 click here)
As nerve-muscle-bone experts, chiropractors can play an important role in Hong Kong in terms of injury prevention in both amateur and professional athletics. Chiropractors frequently see these individuals as health care providers on-and-off the field. Football organizations across the world now recommend that teams collaborate with a qualified health professional to ensure the long term health of their players.
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| — Sample exercises from the FIFA11+ Program |
In order to accomplish this, FIFA also recommended that teams should work with medical staff such as Chiropractors, to help implement the program and address the physical health of their players.
Many high-performance, competitive athletes and their coaches have found that a Chiropractor plays a significant role in managing acute injuries, maximizing performance and preventing injuries.
– “World’s Fastest Man”, Usain Bolt, receives treatment from his chiropractor
Chiropractors are doctors that are well equipped to help sports athletes perform at their very best. Chiropractors optimize the nerve-muscle-bone system. In an effort to reduce injuries and increase performance, individual athletes and many sports teams look toward Chiropractors to design custom tailored health programs.
Chiropractors have an excellent clinical toolbox used to effectively assess and treat the athlete. Two such tools are the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and Functional Range Release® (F.R.®).
SFMA is designed to assess fundamental patterns of movement such as bending and squatting. The clinical assessment is done from the perspective of a movement pattern. The system identifies problems that may be seemingly unrelated to the main complaint, but contribute to overall physical health of the athlete.
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| Movement Assessment |
FR is an advanced system of soft-tissue treatment based in the principles of myofascial release, but with multiple improvements. This system expands on the basic tenets of myofascial-release treatments by simultaneously assessing, expanding, and strengthening the patient’s functional range of motion. F.R.® is currently being utilized in the USA’s top professional and college performance programs.
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| – Houston Rocket’s centre, Dwight “Superman” Howard, being treated with F.R.®. |
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| – Functional Range Release® (F.R.®) is currently being used by the above medical staffs. The list of who utilizes this system is growing every year. |
Chiropractors are also able to cooperate with the members of your existing healthcare team and coaching staff to ensure they are maximizing the athletes’ full potential.