Top Tier Sports Medicine
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Physical Therapists at Top Tier Sports Medicine offer a highly innovative approach to patient recovery and rehabilitation.
Top Tier Sports Medicine
2y ago
November 2, 2017
Elements of Rest and Recovery
1. Sleep: Sleep is the most important time to recover. Adequate levels of sleep help to provide mental health, hormonal balance, and muscular recovery. You need to get enough sleep, which is between seven to ten hours. Everyone has individual needs based on their lifestyle, workouts, and genetic makeup.
• Hours slept before twelve at night are proven to be more effective than those slept after.
• Fresh air and cooler temperatures help to improve the quality of sleep.
2. Hydration: Drinking adequate amounts of water is critical to health, ene ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
2y ago
October 5, 2017
What is ImPACT?
Top Tier Sports Medicine ImPACT Program
OVERVIEW OF IMPACT:
ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the most scientifically validated computerized neurocognitive test used by more than 7,400 high schools and 1,000 colleges and universities to help evaluate and manage suspected concussions. Since 2006, over 7.5 million individuals have taken the ImPACT test.
ImPACT comes in two forms:
1. BaselineTest–Administered by Top Tier Sports Medicine before the start of a sport season, school year, or other activity. Baseline scores are ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
2y ago
November 29, 2017
When recovering from injury what is one of the most important investments you can make in a 24-hour day? Sleep. Sleep is when our body heals and repairs itself. During this restorative stage of sleep, blood pressure drops, breathing slows down, blood flow moves to the muscles and tissue is repaired, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Hormones, such as the human growth hormone, are secreted at this time as well. So how much is right for you? According to neuroscientists, the amount of sleep needed by an individual is determined ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
2y ago
September 20, 2017
Astym® treatment is a therapy that regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.), and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym® treatment is highly effective and even works when other approaches routinely fail. One of the main reasons Astym® treatment is so much more effective than other treatments is that it was scientifically developed to resolve the underlying cause of soft tissue problems, rather than just trying to temporarily relieve symptoms. It is one of the most researched and effective therapy t ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
5y ago
November 2, 2017
Elements of Rest and Recovery
1. Sleep: Sleep is the most important time to recover. Adequate levels of sleep help to provide mental health, hormonal balance, and muscular recovery. You need to get enough sleep, which is between seven to ten hours. Everyone has individual needs based on their lifestyle, workouts, and genetic makeup.
• Hours slept before twelve at night are proven to be more effective than those slept after.
• Fresh air and cooler temperatures help to improve the quality of sleep.
2. Hydration: Drinking adequate amounts of water is critical to health, energy ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
5y ago
October 5, 2017
What is ImPACT?
Top Tier Sports Medicine ImPACT Program
OVERVIEW OF IMPACT:
ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the most scientifically validated computerized neurocognitive test used by more than 7,400 high schools and 1,000 colleges and universities to help evaluate and manage suspected concussions. Since 2006, over 7.5 million individuals have taken the ImPACT test.
ImPACT comes in two forms:
1. BaselineTest–Administered by Top Tier Sports Medicine before the start of a sport season, school year, or other activity. Baseline sco ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
5y ago
November 29, 2017
When recovering from injury what is one of the most important investments you can make in a 24-hour day? Sleep. Sleep is when our body heals and repairs itself. During this restorative stage of sleep, blood pressure drops, breathing slows down, blood flow moves to the muscles and tissue is repaired, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Hormones, such as the human growth hormone, are secreted at this time as well. So how much is right for you? According to neuroscientists, the amount of sleep needed by an individual is determined by your genetics, your age, and ..read more
Top Tier Sports Medicine
5y ago
September 20, 2017
Astym® treatment is a therapy that regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.), and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym® treatment is highly effective and even works when other approaches routinely fail. One of the main reasons Astym® treatment is so much more effective than other treatments is that it was scientifically developed to resolve the underlying cause of soft tissue problems, rather than just trying to temporarily relieve symptoms. It is one of the most researched and effective therapy t ..read more