How Physical Therapy Can Help

Dr. Ashlee Richardson, PT, DPT

Many of us may be planning new health and fitness goals to get us through the Holiday Season, and plan to increase our activity levels. We applaud and encourage you as you work towards a healthier more active you and want to help you remain injury-free so you can achieve these goals.

Regular exercise is imperative to maintaining good health, however sudden increases in activity levels can lead to an increased risk for injury. Our movement screen and posture analysis will assess strength, range of motion, and posture to identify imbalances and compensations. Based on these findings, individualized corrective exercises will be recommended to normalize movement before increasing physical demand. We will also teach you how to perform specific exercises with the correct technique, breathing pattern, and range of motion.

Regular movement screens can be an invaluable tool to keep you healthy, active, and pain-free. Just as we receive regular medical and dental screens to assess the status of our health, regular movement screens work in the same way. These screens are important to determine what areas need to improve to prevent future problems and fix problems that may arise. With a regular movement screen, areas that are at risk can be determined to help prevent injuries and keep you informed on your progress. Remaining injury/pain-free will help you stay consistent with your training and in turn, improve performance and reach your goals. 

If you are interested in improving your movement patterns, decreasing compensations, and reducing injury risks, please click here.

Ashlee Richardson, PT, DPT is the owner of CoreWorks Physical Therapy and co-owner of Pilates Center of Omaha. She specializes in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction. If you would like more information or set up a physical therapy appointment click here.