Race Tip #4: Sleep

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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 give your body. As an athlete, sleep is the most effective recovery strategy that we can utilize. Lack of sleep can increase risk for injury and affect physical and mental performance. A recent systematic review from Bonnar et al. (2018) found that extending sleep had the most beneficial effects on subsequent performance compared to napping, sleep hygiene, and post-exercise recovery strategies. Also, 7-9 hours of sleep per night is recommended for healthy adults but athletes need 9-10 hours to reach their full potential. Make sleep a priority. Set a regular bed time, avoid caffeine late in the day, and limit screen time before bed. Improving sleep can be difficult, but stick with it! It’s worth it. Train hard and rest harder!

Bonnar, D., Bartel, K., Kakoschke, N. et al. Sports Med (2018) 48: 683.

Race Tip #3: Advice From Us

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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 task more mentally manageable. Not every race goes to plan, but stay calm and do what you can in the moment. Every race is a learning opportunity that you can benefit from in races to come!

Hannah found that many endurance athletes put so much focus on just the long workouts (example the 20+ mile marathon prep run), but neglect the consistency and frequency in their training to nail the full race. The hero workouts can contribute to injuries and require prolonged recovery time. Instead, she recommends focusing on consistent training rather than hero workouts. Putting in the work week after week will give you confidence and put you in the right mindset to meet your race day goals!

Tweak and Level Multisport

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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 aspects to improve and give you feedback that you can immediately work on and integrate into your stroke. It is akin to what we do for runners with a running gait analysis, but for swimmers in the water. You can schedule your swim analysis online or call the facility and talk to the staff! 

 

Level Multisport is a triathlon store that we have heard so much about from our patients. Since 2011, they have been proudly serving the triathlon and fitness community. Their knowledgeable and friendly team are deeply involved with the multisport lifestyle themselves, giving them an edge on helping you find exactly what you want and need for your training. They specialize in shoe fitting and bike fitting and also offer elite swimwear. Feel free to attend their Saturday morning Spin Lab or just stop in to grab some gear and meet the crew! 



Brian and Hannah Certified in Level 2 Functional Dry Needling

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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 Chinese Acupuncture but it is NOT. Instead, dry needling is a medical treatment that relies on a medical diagnosis to be effective. 

The actual insertion of the needle causes very little discomfort, if any, being that the needles are so thin. With a sensitive muscle or a muscle that contains trigger points, needling will provoke a “twitch response” that feels similar to a muscle cramp. Over time, this process contributes to deactivating the trigger point, therefore reducing pain and ultimately restoring normal function of the muscle. 

Through KinetaCore, Brian, Hannah, and Katie have all met the requirements to be considered Certified Level 1 Functional Dry Needling Practitioners. This weekend, Brian and Hannah are now advancing their skills to be certified in Level 2 Functional Dry Needling. 

Level 1 entails learning how to treat muscle knots – or trigger points – to help regulate nervous system disfunction.

Level 2 involves treating parts of the body that involve more skill or are harder to get to. This includes muscles that lie over the chest and mid-back

, as well as muscles in the jaw, neck, thoracic spine, hands, and feet.

With this training, Brian and Hannah will be able to be use these skills to treat more patients, more parts of the body, and help even more people reach their goals! 

Cervical Spine Dry Needling

Level 2 Dry Needling Course

Taking Therapy in Stride ::: PT Products Article

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Dr. Caitlin Noble

We are always proud to showcase Dr. Caitlin Noble’s physical therapy skills on a daily basis in clinic. She helps so many patients and athletes reach their full potential. But did you know that she is also an amazing journalist? Her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University was in journalism.

Katie was recently commissioned by Physical Therapy Products Magazine (www.ptproductsonline.com) to author an article on running gait retraining and tools utilized in our sports medicine clinic. The article features research citations and contributions by our own Dr. Hannah DePaul. You can find an online version of the article here: LINK
http://www.ptproductsonline.com/2018/01/taking-therapy-stride/

This article will be in print form in the February 2018 edition, and will also be circulated at the annual APTA Combined Sections Meeting next month in New Orleans.

Dropping Knowledge at HPC!

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Last week Dr. Hannah DePaul and Dr. Brian Adams participated in a panel discussion with some of the leaders in the sports medicine and health community. They were invited to talk about and collaborate on a number of topics including injury prevention, off-season training, periodization of training, thoughts about post-season conditioning  and more.

Thank you to Human Performance Collective for hosting such a fascinating collaborative event. Some other members on the panel included Dr. Steve Broglio (UM Kinesiology/Neurology), Jessica Bratus (Sic Transit Cycles) and Darryl Nelson (USA Hockey Strength Coach). We are so grateful to be part of such a knowledgeable group of experts! Such a productive discussion that will help athletes stay strong and healthy!

Team in Training’s Kick Off For a Cure

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Team in Training  is on a “Mission in the Mitten” to find a CURE for blood cancers! Join the Kick Off on Saturday, December 9. The 30th Anniversary event will take place at Triad Performance Training in Farmington Hills from 8:00AM to 10:00AM.

We are proud to sponsor this event, along with our friends at Triad Performance Training and Duncan Chiropractic Group. Call 248.581.3909 or email [email protected] to RSVP. Follow the link below for details!

Team in Training Kick-Off

Iceman Mountain Bike Race…lived up to it’s name!

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Congrats to all of those who participated in the 2017 Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike Race in Traverse City, MI this past weekend. We are pleased to be able to work with such great athletes, support this race and also send racers to compete. Our own Dr. Brian Adams scored a podium spot for his age group.

Looking forward to 2018!!!

Did you race or know someone who did!? Check the searchable results here: RESULTS

 

Welcome to the TEAM Dr. Caitlin Noble, PT, DPT!!!

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Our TEAM at Adams Sports Medicine is growing! We would like to introduce Caitlin “Katie” Noble, PT, DPT to our clinical staff! Many of you have met her during her clinical rotations here this past year while finishing her doctorate, and we are very excited to have her on board full time. She brings with her a wealth of sports medicine and running knowledge based on her education and personal experience as a Big 10 collegiate runner at Michigan State University.

She is now accepting new patients and is looking forward to contributing to the health and wellness of our local athletes and community!

Caitlin “Katie” Noble, PT, DPT

Dr. Caitlin Noble, PT, DPT

Welcome to Dr. Caitlin Noble, PT, DPT

RockTape JUNE 24,25 2017 – NOVI, MI- FMT BASIC/FMT PERFORMANCE

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For any of our PT, ATC, OT, DC, MT, Coaches/Strength Trainers and sports medicine colleagues: We will be hosting a weekend RockTape FMT course (Basic/Performance) June 24th/25th. Come and learn from one of the best, RockTape Instructors (Adam Wolfe)!

Sign up: http://shop.rocktape.com/june-24-25-2017-novi-mi-fmt-basic-fmt-performance/