With less activity, athletes run the risk of defeating themselves mentally. A taper period is a crucial part of training that can make or break your upcoming race. Dr. Hannah DePaul reflects on her time swimming at the University of Michigan where she learned a lot about taper. Two things that resonated with her: “The […]
A typical response we hear from athletes – when asked how much sleep they are getting a night – is, “not as much as I would like.” Athletes are great at working hard, but sometimes the importance of sleep is neglected. It’s not just the work you put in, but the amount of recovery you […]
The Bayshore Marathon provided an opportunity for Dr. Hannah DePaul and Dr. Katie Noble to pull from their own experiences and share some advice with our patients and fellow athletes. Katie advises that instead of concentrating on the outcome of a race, focus on the process. Set small goals during the race to make the […]
Tweak is a swimming facility that focuses on athletes’ biomechanics and overall fitness in order to help them be more efficient in the water. During a swim analysis you will get into an endless pool and their coaches will capture live video. When going over the footage, they will look at your form, point out […]
In keeping with our community outreach and injury prevention, Dr. Brian Adams spoke to a group of 150 Chrysler employees during a “lunch and learn” at the FCA / Chrysler / Fiat Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI. The sold-out event was directed specifically to cyclists and how to optimize training, improve cycling form and address injury […]
Dry Needling involves inserting a tiny monofilament needle into a muscle in order to release shortened bands of muscles and decrease trigger point activity. This treatment can resolve pain and muscle tension, and will promote healing. Patients can experience valuable and effective relief from musculoskeletal pain with this treatment. It is sometimes compared to traditional […]