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 Dr. Ronald Blaha has attended Parker College of Chiropractic
post-graduate studies to obtain his certification as a chiropractic
sports physician: CCSP. This speciality in chiropractic deals with the
sports related individual, exercise, rehabilitation of injuries, and
injury prevention management.
Injuries may occur from sports, exercise, repetitive stresses on the
body at work, improper lifting and improper use of fitness equipment.
To properly enable the body to heal an injury appropriately, the doctor
and patient must work together through specific phases of injury
management. The three primary phases are:
1. Acute Phase(7-10 days). This phase occurs
following an injury where the primary problem is inflammation. If the
inflammation can be managed early, the injury site will heal faster.
Ice is indicated and should be applied as instructed by your
chiropractor. No repetitive stress should be applied to the area and
activity restrictions may be given.
2. Sub-Acute Phase(2-6 weeks). In this phase, the
inflammation has ceased and the body will begin to heal from the
inside--->out. Remodeling begins and scar tissue forms around the
injured area to bind, which may cause decreased range of motion,
restriction in muscle movement, and myofascial pain. Your chiropractor
will begin myofascial tissue techniques and light exercise to help
re-strengthen the injured area. Alternating heat and cold may be
indicated.
3. Rehabilitation: (6 weeks-6 months). In this phase,
remodeling is completing. Soft tissue techniques and various types of
massage techniques are used to mobilize and/or RESTORE soft tissues,
ligaments, and tendons. Theraband stretching may be indicated with
exercise progression.
Maintenance: Once the sports injury is healed, most patients
have a 40% chance of re-injury. It is necessary to provide the patient
with a maintenance treatment to strengthen the area and the core
(Spine) since all the soft tissues attach to the spine. Pre-event
physicals/examination is utilized to screen athletes which helps them
perform at peak performance in pre and post events. Regular
chiropractic adjustments, exercise, nutritional balance with a good
supplementation program can change a person's life.
BE SMART...It is never to late to start. With the proper care and maintenance, the body has the power to heal and re-build over time. |
