PT helps guitar player return to the stage after hand injury

Music to our Ears…Client’s hand strength restored with physical therapy

Steve Neighoff had a somewhat unusual problem.  Steve is a guitarist who suffered from a compressed ulnar nerve in his left arm causing hand pain and weakness. This nerve powers and controls his “picking” hand. Therefore, it was difficult to hold the guitar pick and nearly impossible to play. The lack of strength and the tingling sensation in his left hand left him physically unable to do the thing he loves – play music.

Steve chose Baudry Therapy Center and it was our mission to get him back to playing music again. Here is Steve’s story:

Physical Therapy and Dry Needling at Baudry Therapy Center

My first visit began with a very comprehensive and thorough evaluation. My problem was a very unusual one, so I am grateful for the personalized attention and commitment from Kevin, Rich and the entire staff.  With only a few weeks before an important gig in New Jersey, they did everything to help me achieve my goal of playing again.

After ten intensive therapy sessions and dry needling, I gained strength in my hand and was able to play the guitar. As a result, I started my first session at zero percent and I’m now at 90 percent.

I look forward to finishing physical therapy and want to thank the entire BRIO staff.   Baudry Therapy Center has a unique and wonderful culture. It combines clinical professionalism with compassion and attention to detail. For me, this cultivated a feeling of confidence, calm and a spirit of fun.

Recovery Treatments That Work Best for Athletes

How Athletes Heal: Which Recovery Treatments Work Best

Olympic athletes compete at such a high level, taxing their bodies during countless hours of training. Recovery plays an integral part of an athlete’s success, and requires a well-designed treatment plan.  In addition to nutrition plans, athletes utilize a variety of physical treatments and therapeutic procedures.  We’ve seen plenty of evidence at the 2016 Rio Olympics, including cupping and the use of Kinesio tape.

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps displayed his bruises from the popular cupping therapy, a technique using suction cups that has been practiced throughout Asia for thousands of years.  We also saw Olympic Beach Volleyball star Kerri Walsh Jennings wearing Kinesio tape. This tape is meant to help stabilize loose joints and relieve strain on damaged soft tissue.

Which Method Works Best?

Cupping, Kinesio tape, dry needling, manipulation, massage, soft tissue mobilization , augmented soft tissue mobilization, ice bath, heat, compression, elevation, active release therapy, acupuncture…the list could go on and on.

And the answer is…

While all of these treatments can work, there are some approaches that are more beneficial than others.  Of course, this depends on the situation, the desired outcome, and the condition treated.  The goal of all recovery techniques is to trigger a physiological reaction. We want to increase healing potential by increasing circulation, facilitating muscle inhibition/relaxation or neuromuscular facilitation. These treatments all have a healing effect.

Olympic athletes who have tried several recovery methods rely on their rehab team’s advice for which is the best treatment for their body. At this level of competition, all athletes need something to rely on.

Our treatments of choice for acute recovery and healing include Dry Needling, ASTYM, manual therapy, neuromuscular education, Kinesio tape, compression, and active release techniques. For more information on Baudry Therapy physical therapy treatments, CLICK HERE.

The key to a speedy recovery is to get a physical evaluation from a licensed physical therapist and choose a treatment based on sound science and a strategic healing plan. Geaux TEAM USA!!!   You can get a FREE evaluation this Friday at B-RIO’s Adult Fitness Day.

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