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Here at Acumen, we are specialists in training the Rodeo Athlete. As many know, Rodeo is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. That being said, it is important to prepare the body the best we know to take on such impact and injuries in order to take care of what might be, […]
Musculoskeletal injuries happen and people are often unsure where to go given the wait times to see someone experienced in orthopedic injuries. Orthopedic Specialists are able to evaluate injuries to muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. The Athletic Therapists at Acumen work hand in hand with Orthopedic Surgeons and are confident in evaluating and managing musculoskeletal […]
Lower body injuries are a devastating yet realistic component of most competitive sports, especially for soccer athletes. Soccer is a very physically demanding sport which requires agility, cutting, and quick stopping motions. These high-speed, reactionary motions put soccer athletes at a much higher risk of lower-body injuries to the knee, ankle, and hip/groin. About 48%-70% […]
Don’t let osteoarthritis (OA) prevent you from participating in your favorite outdoor activities this winter! Many winter activities may seem daunting for a person with OA, however, there are actions you can take to make navigating the winter months easier and more enjoyable! Here are some tips to help you prepare for the ski season. […]
Regularly collecting and analyzing data is an important component in the development of athletes, rehabilitative, and/or general populations. While there are specifics regarding how we use this data, please see a previous blog HERE, the purpose of this post is to explain how we decide what tests to run, and how often to re-test. Before […]
Has a weekend trip to the mountains, a bike ride in the river valley, a sporting event, or perhaps even a bad fall left you injured? Injuries are never convenient and almost always unexpected. They are often associated with pain, loss of motion, and associated with high levels of stress and anxiety at the thought […]
Acupuncture is fast becoming one of the most popular methods of treatment in the manual therapy world. Acupuncturists, chiropractors, and physiotherapists are the most common practitioners to have this tool in their arsenal. Treatments involve the use of very thin sterile and disposable needles (slightly thicker than a human hair) inserted into specific tissues. The […]
Were you involved in a Motor vehicle accident or know someone who was and need help getting back to their previous lifestyle? Acumen Reconditioning can help you. Motor vehicle accidents (MVA’s) are an unfortunate part of modern life, with many physical, mental, and emotional repercussions. MVA’s cause injuries that manifest themselves in specific or […]
Why Exercise can Improve Knee Osteoarthritis? Acumen Reconditioning offers group training for those affected by knee osteoarthritis. We understand this can be a debilitating diagnosis but with our experience and expertise we know we can help those affected by this disease. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and one of the major contributors of […]
What is it? In-season training marks the start of the long, gruelling, and rewarding season ahead. Ask yourself, do you expect to maintain the same frequency and intensity of your workouts from the off-season, on top of practices, games, and travel? The answer should be, “no”. With on-ice demands growing in both frequency and intensity, […]
