progressive strength training
Is individualized physical therapy more effective?
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Sport Tips on June 26, 2023
In short, we believe the answer is undoubtedly yes. ONE-on-ONE physical therapy is the best and only method for treating each person as they need to be treated, with a care plan calibrated to suit their needs. Our therapists commonly use the car analogy to help their patients more easily understand the value of their… Read More
Blood Flow Restriction: The safe technique with an intimidating name…
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Sport Tips on April 27, 2023
What exactly is Blood Flow Restriction? The goal of BFR is to quicken the healing process. BFR is a technique that reduces the blood flow to an extremity, which causes the muscles to work harder metabolically. Forcing the muscle to become more acidic triggers the brain to release growth & healing hormones, which leads to… Read More
Progressive Strength Training & Blood Flow Restriction
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in on March 14, 2022
What is Progressive Strength Training? Individualized progressive strengthening is a method of strength training utilized by physical therapists to gradually increase a patient’s muscle strength based on their observed muscle weaknesses and their specific injury. Blood Flow Restriction is sometimes utilized as an additional technique to improve the results of Progressive Strength Training. When a… Read More