Ignite Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

Ignite Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Supplying one on one physical therapy to maximize efficient movement and patient autonomy.

10/16/2025

The Turkish Get-Up might not look like a gymnastics move — but even the half movement builds the exact qualities that make great gymnasts: shoulder stability, total-body control, and tension through movement. 🧠💪

By forcing your body to move under a loaded, extended arm, you train:
🔥 Shoulder integrity & rotator cuff strength
⚖️ Core control through multiple planes
🦵 Leg drive and hip coordination
🧍‍♂️ Balance and proprioception

Every rep is a lesson in body awareness — something every gymnast needs both on the floor and in the air.

👉 Add it to your strength days or warm-ups to build the stability behind your skills.

10/10/2025

Vald ForceDecks aren't just from testing but can also be used for training. Maximize neuromuscular control and loading in plyometrics is imperative for safe Return to Play.

09/07/2025

I absolutely could not be more proud of Sarah 🍓 for finishing and crushing her first triathlon! It is an honor to be part of her journey to get to this point.

Physical Therapy can be an integral part of your atheltic journey.

Sarah 🍓 = Da Best Berry

08/28/2025

Why do you WANT your muscle to shake during isometric holds like we have here during knee extension?

✅️ Motor Unit Recruitment & Fatigue
➡️During a sustained isometric contraction, your nervous system keeps recruiting more and more motor units to maintain tension.
➡️As some fibers fatigue, others kick in to take over — this constant switching creates small, uneven firing patterns → felt as shaking.

✅️Neuromuscular Signaling “Noise”
➡️ Holding a contraction without movement requires very fine control of force. Your brain is firing signals rapidly to keep the muscles engaged.
➡️When those signals become less synchronized under fatigue, it produces a tremor-like effect.

✅️Energy Demand & Metabolic Stress
➡️Isometrics cut off some blood flow (muscle compression squeezes capillaries). This reduces oxygen delivery and traps metabolic byproducts (like lactate, hydrogen ions).
➡️The build-up stresses the muscle and nervous system, increasing tremors.

✅️Stabilizer Overload
➡️In isometrics, not just the prime movers but also many stabilizer muscles are firing to keep you steady.
➡️Those small stabilizers fatigue quickly, leading to more noticeable shaking.

TL;DR ✅ The shaking isn’t bad — it’s a sign your nervous system and muscles are being challenged. Over time, with more strength and endurance, the shaking usually decreases.

08/18/2025

Early intervention for groin pain may not be all about the groin but late stage rehab should challange those muscles directly.

Take this collegiate soccer player. Whether it his his stance or kicking leg, there is plenty of demand on his hip. Here, we challange the top leg with an isometroc adductor contraction along with a challange of the bottom leg's adductor group isometrically and hip flexor concentrically. Basically what happens during a kick!

Then, make that stability dynamic with some external load.

07/15/2025

You just love to see it. Getting symmetry between involved and uninvolved side post ACL Reconstruction is imperative as is tracking these changes objectively.

This professional rugby player has made huge strides in her journey back to sport.

You can't guess when it comes to Return To Sport.

07/04/2025

On the 4th of July, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for choosing us on your journey to better health. Your trust in our care means the world to us. This holiday, we celebrate not only our nation's independence but also the strength and resilience you show every day. May this 4th of July inspire you to embrace your personal freedom and continue making strides toward your wellness goals. We encourage you to enjoy this time with family and friends, and we invite you to share your holiday experiences with us. Remember, we are here to support you every step of the way. Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day!

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the...
06/19/2025

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the 250,000 enslaved people in the state were free, more than TWO YEARS after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth stands as a reminder of freedom, resilience, and progress.

We stand for unity, equality, equity, and inclusion of all forms.

06/10/2025

Sometimes after an injury the body needs a guiding hand to get where it needs to be. Using NMES electrical stimulation, we can maximize muscle activation and ROM while still loading to enhance recovery.

04/22/2025

Slide your way to Ignite Physical Therapy and Sports Performance for all of your rehab needs.

Core stability, spinal mobility, and hip strength are important but so is having and and moving freely.

This patient with low back pain earned some fun after all her hard work but don't be fooled, this is still hard!

Lower extremity muscular endurance for the win.

04/16/2025

Ignite Physical Therapy and Sports Performance , Chicago just received their Tuff Tread HS Sport! I'd say they're excited to use it‼ Welcome to the Tuff Tread familiy‼

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