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Breaking free from sheltering in place and returning to the community!
June 1st, was the start of phase 3 of Tulsa reopening meaning that people of all ages are now able to #BreakFree from sheltering in place and return to the community! Whether your choice of exercise is running, going to the gym, hitting the golf course or participating in a group exercise class, we want to be here for you as   you return to your sport!

Topic items that will be discussed as follows: Common exercise injuires Stretches to address injuries Running analysis/Injury prevention Interventions our clinic offers to address sports related injuries Tips for returning to work

A regular stretching regiment is an excellent way to maintain flexibility and tissue health when beginning an exercise routine, or if training into a competitive level of exercising.  Stretching allows the tissues to maintain extensibility and recover from activity that can contribute to increased irritation and inflammation if tissues that are overused or strained.  Here are a few suggested stretches to address several muscle groups that can be prone to overuse injuries and inflammatory conditions associated with running.  Each stretch should challenge the tissue without causing irritation and pain.  As with all exercises, please consult with your doctor prior to beginning a new exercise routine, and begin at an appropriate intensity level that will challenge your body, but will not overwork or strain the tissues for which you are training and stretching.

STRETCHES-Perform each stretch 3 times each with 30 second hold

            HAMSTRING STRETCH-WALL                 HIP FLEXOR/QUAD STRETCH WITH STRAP          BUTTERFLY STRETCH

         CALF STRETCH WITH TOWEL                STANDING HAMSTRING STRETCH              HALF KNEEL HIP FLEXOR STRETCH

              STANDING ILIOTIBIAL BAND STRETCH WITH TRUNK SIDE BEND                            STANDING CALF STRETCH        

Running Analysis

For this topic we narrowed down our focus on runners, we do provide analysis and injury prevention for other sports as well. There are generally three types of runners; Speedsters, Endurance Monsters, and Combo Runners. Speedsters dominate their peers. Endurance Monsters can run for long periods at a time, such as marathon kings and queens. Combo Runners can perform both short and long runs well. What's Your Type?

FYZICAL Treatments

Now that you have been back exercising or playing your favorite past time sport are you suffering from pain, sore muscles, or just interested in preventing injuries? FYZICAL has just the solutions for you!!

Class IV laser: excellent solution for sore inflamed muscles from overuse or sprains, strains or arthritis. Alter G treadmill: unweighted treadmill so you can train with decreased load on your legs ASTYM (augmented soft tissue mobilization): treatment to help with any of those overuse injuries like: tennis elbow, golfers elbow, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, hamstring and groin pulls to name a few. CBD products (lotion, capsules or oil): to help decrease pain and inflammation Orthotics: shoe inserts to properly align your foot minimizing risk for injury from improper gait while walking or jogging BODY Q: Total body physical assessment to evaluate your current fitness level and identify any potential injury risks.

Call FYZICAL today for any of the above cash pay services to keep you LOVING YOUR LIFE or set up a FREE consultation with a physical therapist to discuss your concerns!!

Tulsa: (918) 488-9991 • Owasso: (918)609-1300