The Body Blog
Healing Diastasis Recti Postpartum: The Role of Physical Therapy
Overcoming Postpartum Challenges: Recovering from Diastasis Recti The postpartum period is a transformative time filled with joy, challenges, and the need for healing. Among these challenges, recovering from diastasis recti—a condition marked by the separation of abdominal muscles—can be particularly daunting. Restoring your core strength after this condition requires more than just exercise; it demands a safe, intentional plan tailored to your body’s needs. At Battle Born Health in Reno, NV, we specialize in guiding new moms through this recovery journey. Our holistic approach to physical therapy is designed to address diastasis recti while empowering you with the knowledge [...]
Active Recovery for Outdoor Athletes: Physical Therapy in the Heart of Reno
Reno is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering endless opportunities to hike, bike, ski, and climb. While these activities promote physical fitness and mental well-being, they can also put significant strain on the body. Injuries, overuse, and mobility challenges are common concerns for active individuals. At Battle Born Health, we specialize in physical therapy designed to meet the unique needs of Reno’s adventurers, specifically focused on active recovery for outdoor athletes. Whether you’re scaling a mountain or tackling a challenging trail, physical therapy can be your key to staying active, strong, and pain-free. Common Injuries Among Outdoor Enthusiasts Outdoor [...]
Conquering Pain and Injury: How Physical Therapy Helps You Get Back in the Game
Whether you’re an athlete or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, injuries and pain can disrupt your routine and keep you from doing the activities you love. The good news is that physical therapy offers a solution that helps individuals recover from injuries, manage pain, and get back to peak performance. At Battle Born Health in Reno, NV, we specialize in helping people conquer pain and injury through personalized physical therapy programs that restore strength, mobility, and function. This blog will explore how physical therapy can help you overcome pain and injury, allowing you to return to the activities you [...]
Strength in Every Step: How Physical Therapy Improves Mobility and Joint Health for Active Adults
As we age, maintaining mobility and joint health becomes increasingly important for staying active and independent. Physical therapy offers a proactive approach to improving mobility, reducing joint pain, and enhancing overall physical function, making it easier for active adults to continue enjoying their favorite activities. At Battle Born Health in Reno, NV, we specialize in helping active adults maintain their strength, flexibility, and joint health through personalized physical therapy programs. In this blog, we’ll explore how physical therapy can improve mobility and joint health, keeping you strong and active at any age. The Importance of Mobility and Joint Health [...]
The Benefits of Sports-Specific Physical Therapy: Helping Reno Athletes Stay Injury-Free
In sports, performance and injury prevention go hand in hand. Athletes push their bodies to the limit, and without proper care and attention, they’re at risk for injuries that can sideline them for weeks or months. Sports-specific physical therapy offers a targeted approach to keeping athletes injury-free and improving their performance. At Battle Born Health in Reno, NV, physical therapists provide specialized care that addresses the unique demands of each athlete’s sport, helping them stay strong, flexible, and injury-resistant. What is Sports-Specific Physical Therapy? Sports-specific physical therapy focuses on the unique movements, skills, and physical demands of different sports. [...]
Why Diversity of Movement is So Important
“Variety is the spice of life!” This famous proverb can be applied to almost everything we do in our daily routines, including how we move. Diversity in movement not only makes your workouts more fun, it also makes you more balanced, stronger, flexible and less likely to get injured. Movement Repetitions Can Cause Strains If you are consistently doing one type of motion or pattern, you are more likely to develop a repetitive strain or create an overcompensation. By cross training, you can create more muscle balance to avoid overworking one muscle group or building too much muscle memory [...]
From Injury Recovery to Peak Performance: How Physical Therapy Supports Reno Athletes
Athletes of all levels in Reno face the ongoing challenge of balancing performance with injury prevention and recovery. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, the risks of injuries are always present. The good news is that physical therapy plays a vital role in not only helping athletes recover from injuries but also optimizing their performance to prevent future setbacks. Battle Born Health in Reno, NV, offers specialized physical therapy programs designed to help athletes achieve their peak performance while staying injury-free. The Role of Physical Therapy in Injury Recovery Injuries are an unfortunate part of any [...]
It’s Way More than Water
How Water, Electrolytes and Food all Play a Role in Hydration for Athletes Hydration is an important part of an athlete’s health. When an athlete trains or competes, hydration (water and electrolytes) is lost through the skin as sweat, and through breathing…and athletes breathe a lot while training! Since humans are on average 50-60% water, staying hydrated before, during, and after competition and athletic training is important to an athlete’s overall health and performance. What is Dehydration? Dehydration can be measured as a 2% or greater decrease in body weight during a single training or competitive outing. That means [...]
The FIFA 11+ Program Helps Reduce Injury in Female Soccer Players
In response to the increasing rates of injuries, especially among female soccer players, FIFA introduced the "FIFA 11+" program. Developed in collaboration with the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, the FIFA 11+ is a comprehensive warm-up program designed to reduce the risk of injuries. It consists of 15 exercises that focus on strength, agility, balance, and neuromuscular control, all of which are essential for injury prevention. The program is divided into three parts: running exercises at slow speed combined with active stretching, strength and plyometric exercises, and running exercises at high speed. The FIFA 11+ is unique in its structured [...]
Conquer Fears of Working Out During Pregnancy
By: Dr. Sarah Martinez, DPT “I’m scared to hurt myself or the baby.” This is a common sentiment I hear in my practice from pregnant women of all ages, stages of pregnancy, and fitness levels. It is a common misconception that it can be unsafe to work out during pregnancy and this couldn’t be further from the truth. Exercise during pregnancy has many benefits including decreasing blood pressure, bloating and swelling, as well as easing constipation, decreasing low back and hip pain, and improving mood. So with all these benefits, why are women still afraid? Common Fears Associated with [...]
