Sports Injury Albuquerque, NM

Take advantage of our comprehensive intake evaluation Focused orthopedic testing of the injured area Global observations of movement Diagnostic ultrasound Sports performance testing

• Full-scale soft-tissue treatment and management
  Our approach to soft-tissue work is very holistic in nature. We carefully assess all aspects of movement and determine the best soft-tissue approach for your condition. We take into consideration the unique presentation between muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve, and fascia. Once the target tissue has been identified, we are able to apply the most appropriate intervention to reduce pain and improve function.

• Full body joint manipulation techniques
  Joint manipulations, commonly referred to as adjustments, involve a quick but small thrust into a joint to provide pain relief and improve joint mobility. It is oftentimes, but not always, accompanied with an audible “click” or “pop” sound. Manipulations are primarily targeted to joints of the spine but are often applied to joints in the upper and lower extremity. Joint mobilizations are slower movements of a joint in a specific direction to reduce pain and increase range of motion.

• Individualized functional exercise approach
  When it comes to rehabilitating an injury, no two clients are the same. Focusing on what movements work best for you enables us to create a homecare routine that is both effective and efficient. The era of spending two hours a day doing sheets full of stretching and band work is long gone. Modern techniques employ specific exercises designed to elicit a very specific response. Rehab layered with smart strength and conditioning is the approach to which nearly all injuries respond best. Finding this sweet spot is what separates us from the rest of the field.
• Thoughtful reconditioning and return-to-play process. Our five-step process helps athletes understand exactly where they are in the rehab process. In the realm of sports injury, we take a joint-based approach:
  • Can we get to a point where orthopedic testing of the injury is no longer painful?
  • Can we get in and out of movements required by your sport pain-free?
  • Can you perform sport-specific movements in the absence of pain?
  • Can you perform your sport at the speed and duration required to compete?
  • Are you mentally prepared to return to your sport?

• Collaboration with sport coaches and other physicians
  Because our return-to-play approach is so systematic, we can clearly communicate with all parties involved in your care. Physicians are usually concerned with steps 1 and 2 of the return-to-play process and want to make sure their athletes are progressing appropriately. Sport and skill coaches enter the picture during steps 3 and 4 of the process. In step 5, we make sure that you have the confidence you need to return to play. While sport psychology is not in our particular scope of practice, we can certainly help facilitate any further care as needed.