Accidents and aging happen. Humans get hurt. We fall down, get up wrong, twist this, over-torque that, and sometimes body parts simply wear out. Thankfully, when our structures get sidelined for whatever reason, we can count on MDs and PTs to fix and rehab our compromised body parts and return us to “normal” function. That’s the easy part. The hard part is safely and effectively traversing the bridge that takes you from normal function to optimal performance in your favorite sports and activities. Continuing to build on the foundation of mobility, strength, and balance that you worked so hard for in PT is imperative to keeping your entire body sturdy, balanced, and fit for life. If you bypass the bridge to peak performance, you will likely find yourself right back where you started with the same injury and/or some new ones.
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