Services Provided
Manual Therapy
Sideline Coverage for Sports Events
Exercise Prescription
With their sensitive touch, athletic therapists use their hands to feel for irregularities within the injured and surrounding areas. When these irregularities are found, a combination of soft tissue release (i.e. varying types of massage, trigger points, etc.), mobilizations and different types of stretches is implemented to work towards healing the injured area.
Athletic therapists provide personalized exercise programs for each patient. From the moment a patient walks in, an athletic therapist will start to evaluate and assess a patient's condition to determine what exercises will work best in conjunction with the manual therapy provided.
It is important to always start with a strong foundation. With certain postural and core exercises that are given at the very first appointment, the AT's goal is to help improve the patient's overall strength, not only to the injured area, but to the body as a whole. Oftentimes a patient will leave stronger than they were pre-injury.
As first responders, athletic therapists are often seen on the sidelines of various sports events. With their fanny pack in tow, ATs can be found following the field of play, ready to jump into action should any emergency take place on the field of play.
Aside from emergencies, ATs also provide sideline treatments for acute and chronic injuries so their athletes can complete their competition. Through prophylactic taping and/or bracing and various manual therapy techniques, an athletic therapist works to ensure their athletes are as healthy as they can be.
Massage Therapy
Improving circulation, encouraging lymphatic drainage, reducing muscle tension and decreasing stress are just some of the benefits from massage.
Whether it be for general relaxation or as part of the rehabilitation process, massage therapy has a role.
Conditions Treated
Some conditions treated at LIT Active include, but are not limited to:
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Knee injuries (ACL, meniscus, etc.)
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Ankle sprains
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Low back pain
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Bursitis
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Tennis elbow
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Rotator cuff injuries
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Neck pain
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Pre-surgery strengthening
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Post-surgery rehabilitation
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Prehabilitation (strengthening to prevent injury)