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You don't have to stop--here's how we keep active people moving.
One of the most common things I hear from people who walk into our clinic is:
"My doctor told me to stop doing X."
X could be lifting, running, lifting overhead, any number of things. But usually the sentence starts with "stop".
And while there are certainly situations where rest is necessary, I've found that for most active people, completely shutting down isn't the best solution.
We believe in a simple philosophy: modify, don't stop.
Whether you're a runner training for a race, a CrossFitter chasing a PR, or someone who simply wants to stay active, our goal is to help you continue doing what you love while we address the underlying issue.
Here are a few of the principles we use every day to help active people stay active while recovering:
Adjust load before eliminating movement. Often, reducing intensity, volume, or frequency is enough to keep symptoms under control while maintaining progress.
Find pain-free alternatives. If a movement is aggravating your symptoms, we can usually identify other ways to train, build strength, and maintain fitness. If a squat hurts your knee, there are dozens of other exercises that you can be doing to keep building strength.
Use symptoms as information. Not all discomfort means damage. Understanding the difference can help you make smarter decisions and avoid unnecessary setbacks.
Recently, we worked with a client who came to us convinced they would have to stop training because of ongoing knee pain. Instead, we modified their workouts, adjusted their running volume, and created a targeted strengthening plan. Within weeks, they were training consistently again and feeling stronger than they had in months.
If you're dealing with an injury and wondering whether you need to stop doing the activities you love, there may be a better option.
Schedule an evaluation with our team and let's create a plan that keeps you moving forward.
-Jesse, Founder, District Performance & Physio
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