Welcome Jackie Gates LMT to AthletePlus Greenwood
By athleteplus • June 17, 2019 • No Comments
Massage Therapy Opening in Greenwood! Book NOW
Welcome Vicky Arnold, PTA to AthletePlus Greenwood
By athleteplus • April 29, 2019 • No Comments
Born in Alma, Vicky began as a physical therapy aide in a Fort Smith outpatient clinic before becoming a physical therapy assistant. With over 23 years experience, Vicky is a personable communicator with a proven track record in all areas of rehab including therapeutic exercise, balance/fall risk, manual therapy/myofascial release, kinesiotaping and more.
Welcome Amy Bedwell LMT to AthletePlus
By athleteplus • August 24, 2018 • No Comments
Amy Bedwell LMT A mom of three active kids and also quite active herself, Amy enjoys running, going to the gym and playing softball. Specializing in: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, PNF Stretching, Swedish Massage and 2 Hr Massage. BOOK NOW
Dry Needling and Cupping Now Available at AthletePlus
By athleteplus • June 13, 2018 • No Comments
Dry Needling (DN) is a very successful medical treatment which uses very thin needles without any medication (a dry needle) to achieve its aim. DN is used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, sinus trouble, headaches, and some nerve problems. It is not the same as acupuncture. Acupuncture […]
AthletePlus Creates First “Recovery Zone” in the State
By athleteplus • July 17, 2017 • No Comments
AthletePlus prides itself on staying current on the latest technology that has been proven to help our patients and athletes. We are proud to announce the AthletePlus Recovery Zone which will provide professional recovery tools for athletes who want to train harder, recover faster, and perform better. Featuring: Normatec Recovery System – The Number 1 […]
I Have Back Pain When I Work Out. Should I Stop Exercising?
By athleteplus • February 27, 2017 • No Comments
When should I stop exercising if I have pain? “I have back pain with exercise, so I better not do anything. If I try to exercise, the back pain gets worse. I better just stay in bed since it hurts.” We hear these comments all the time. How do you know when to keep going or when to stop […]
FREE Biodex Fall Risk Screening
By athleteplus • October 20, 2016 • No Comments
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There are advantages and disadvantages to using either of these With most injuries involving the back, gel packs are easy to use. Ice bags are better for ankles and knees for a longer cold period. Gel Packs Strengths: Cold gel packs contain a special gel that can be frozen and refrozen. Just store the packs […]
The length of time varies depending on the person, the injury area, and type of cold treatment with 10-20 minutes being sufficient. Do NOT leave ice on for longer than 30 minutes. Length of time for varies depending on the person, injury area, and type of cold treatment. How Long Do I Ice My Injury? […]
HealthyPoints Heelys have 1-2 wheels in the heel so kids use their shoes as skates. Protective gear is recommended, but not practical. Fall on an outstretched hand is most common injury. If you see a kid rolling by with one heel up and he or she is just wearing tennis shoes, they are probably wearing […]