Team Screens Dorchester, Easton/Brockton, Hingham, Milton & North Attleboro, MA

Team Screens

Elliott Physical Therapy Team Injury Screening and Prevention Program consists of 3 visits.

Visit #1

The first visit consists of 5-7 Physical Therapists coming out to the team to run Functional Movement Screens (FMS). To do so, they will break up the screens into stations and run all the student-athletes through each station to assess specific movements. We will also include an analysis of the team’s dynamic warm-up and cool-down. Our Physical Therapists have also added a few normative tests such as the Stork Test, the Plank Test, cutting screens, and some jump/running tests which we simply look at on a pass/ fail basis. Notes on the performance of the athletes will be carefully taken by our PTs in order to guide recommendations for the second session.

Visit #2

In the second session, we will give you a report of what was tested and where your players fell against normative data. We will then incorporate the collected data to train the team captains in a new and improved dynamic warm-up and specifically address any strength issues and identified asymmetries.

Visit #3

The third session is a check-in to see that all modifications are being implemented toward achieving the desired goals.

To schedule a team screen please contact Patti Elliott at patti@elliottphydicaltherapy.com.

For more information, Contact us at Dorchester, Easton/Brockton, Hanover, Hingham, Mansfield, Milton, Needham & North Attleboro, MA centers.

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Unlocking Peak Performance: The Power of Team Assessments and Programming

In today’s fast-paced world of sports, pushing the body to its limits has become the norm. However, the difference between peak performance and an injury-laden season often hinges on one thing: timely and accurate team assessments & programming. At Elliott Physical Therapy, our screenings for athletes are crucial, not just to prevent potential injuries but to maximize physical performance.

Injuries can happen in the blink of an eye, whether a simple twist, a fall, or overworking a muscle. Sometimes these injuries can keep us away from the sport we love for a short time or even a whole season. While playing sports has so many benefits for our health, there’s always a chance of getting hurt.

Regular athletic screenings are preemptive checks to ensure that an athlete doesn’t undergo rigorous training with underlying issues that can escalate into severe injuries!

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How Our Team Assessments and Programming Help

A team assessment is like a health check-up but for athletes. It checks how our muscles, bones, and joints are doing. Are they too tight, too weak, or just right? By knowing this, we can figure out the best ways to train, so we’re at our best during games and races.

Once we know our strengths and weaknesses, we will work on them. This is where programming comes into play. Whether it’s increasing our running speed, jumping higher, or being more agile on the field, these programs help us achieve those goals.

Our cutting-edge strategies for creating athletic programs emphasize the following:

  • Mobility Work: Mobility is about moving efficiently and safely. Incorporating targeted mobility exercises ensures athletes can maximize their range of motion, crucial for injury prevention and performance optimization.
  • Dynamic Warm-ups: Dynamic warm-ups prep the body for the intense activity ahead, raising the body’s core temperature and enhancing muscle function.
  • Strength Training: From sprinters to soccer players, strength training is invaluable in enhancing muscle power, endurance, and overall athletic prowess.
  • Sport-Specific Activities: Every sport has unique demands. Training regimens now focus on sport-specific drills, whether enhancing speed for wide receivers, agility for basket ballers, or power for baseball players.

New methods are emerging that prioritize athletes’ well-being while pushing their athletic boundaries. It’s not about training harder but smarter. By combining insights from regular team assessments with cutting-edge training strategies, athletes aren’t just prepared for their sport; they’re primed for excellence!