Mr. T, a 15-year-old elite gymnast, had been struggling with persistent ankle pain for two years, particularly hindering his tumbling gymnastics. Despite undergoing various treatments, nothing provided long-term relief. He had yet to receive any hands-on manual therapy or the right exercises to meet the demands of his sport.
When Mr. T came to Optimum Chiropractic Clinic, Ally took the time to thoroughly review his previous treatments. It became clear that while he had been prescribed banded exercises by a prior practitioner, they weren’t replicating the real demands of tumbling. He also hadn’t received the hands-on manual therapy necessary to fully address his pain.
With his goal of pain-free tumbling in mind, Ally developed a personalised treatment plan. A key aspect of Mr. T's recovery was replacing the limited banded exercises with higher-intensity, sport-specific drills. Drawing on her background as an elite gymnastics coach, Ally introduced exercises that mirrored the loads involved in tumbling, such as hops and weighted backpack drills. These exercises more accurately simulated the forces his body would face during gymnastics routines.
By combining these tailored exercises with targeted manual therapy, Ally was able to address the root cause of his pain. Just one month after beginning treatment, Mr. T was training pain-free for the first time in two years.
If you're dealing with similar challenges and want personalised care from someone who truly understands the demands of your sport, book an initial appointment here with us today. Let’s help you get back to your best!
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