We are proud to be members of The Prehab Network™, a network that supports physical therapists specialized in prevention and performance enhancement treatments with data that demonstrates their efficacy.

Recent studies have revealed that it may be possible to reduce the incidence of the most common injuries by the systematic targeting of vulnerable areas of the body. Additionally, our experience confirms that with an appropriate prevention program, and the identification and appropriate treatment of such vulnerable areas can, in many instances, reduce the chance of injury.

During the process of Prehab patients will be given an insight into the rehabilitation process they will experience post-surgery, preparing them for the proper use of assistive devices required while recovering from surgery. One major benefit to prehab, pre-surgery, is that it is significantly more comfortable (and in turn can be more effective) for patients to learn these techniques, pre-surgery, rather than while wearing an uncomfortable cast or under heavy pain medication and sedatives, as is the case when taught after surgery.

After a thorough evaluation and medical and past history of injury review, we tailor a program that will address any issues, ranging from a single joint activity to dynamically challenging multi-joint exercises. The goal of prehab programs is to improve all aspects of purposeful movement such as proprioception and coordination. The program is sensitive to each participant’s age, level of competition, and personal goals. Guidelines and parameters set by the surgeon will be followed for pre-surgery conditioning.

Prehab for Anglers

Prehab for Anglers is a program geared to maximize performance while conditioning all body parts involved in the sport of fishing. A Prehab program involves interactive communication to achieve all goals including prevention of injury.

Prehab for Anglers is a 5-day prehab program for fishing enthusiasts. Initially, a thorough evaluation is done to address and clarify the goals and final expectations.

A detailed exercise plan for particular muscles, which are most at use during fishing, is then explained and demonstrated. Exact body movements are identified and exercises for thesemovements are provided to better improve performance and lessen the occurrences of injuries. All these exercises will initially be supervised by a physical therapist to ensure proper techniques and will continually instruct individual until he/she is independent.

In addition there will be instruction on proper body mechanics to decrease the aches and pains felt during and after fishing. A home exercise program handout is also provided for the individual for continued maintenance program.

Prehab for Golfers

Golf is a sport enjoyed by many people, young and old, worldwide. Though it is viewed as a low-impact, low risk sport, many golfers sustain golf-related injuries. Common injuries involve the elbow, wrists, shoulder and low back.

To both amateur and professional golfers, low back injury is the most prevalent. This is either the result of poor conditioning and improper golf swing mechanics or excessive practice and repetitive swing motion.

A common structure involved with low back injury is the quadratus lumborum muscle. An injury to this muscle limits the lateral flexion of the trunk which is a motion essential to the mechanics of a golf swing. Prolonged bending or sudden twisting of the trunk may have caused this injury. For a golfer, these positions are vital to produce a proper swing. This injury can sideline a golfer for some time but could have been prevented.

For these kinds of injury, there is a 5-day prehab program specifically tailored for a golfer. The prehab for golfers consists of a complete evaluation, dynamic exercises, and a home exercise program.

A 5-day program focuses on the muscles in use for golf. The motions of a golf swing are simulated in a clinic.

At ATR we design a PREHAB program for your specific sport. For more information contact us at (980) 939-1580.