Achieve Optimal Performance with New Sports Performance Program
Achieve Optimal Performance with New Sports Performance Program
Aimed at Middle & High School Athletes, as well as Adults, Witham offers “Sports Performance Enhancement”
Witham Health Services has launched a new program to assist athletes in attaining a competitive advantage and reduce risks of sports injuries. As part of the program, which is supported by Witham Orthopaedic Associates and Witham Rehabilitation Services, a physical therapist conducts a thorough assessment to identify areas of strength and weakness.
Assessment: Testing includes a manual muscle test to assess for deficiencies related to a sport, range of motion of individualized joints, assessments of vertical jump, balance and speed. (Speed test is timed with a laser timing device.
Structure: The program is designed to focus on reducing deficiencies and reaching individualized goals in a small group setting. This program is appropriate for Middle and High School athletes and adults who wish to improve form, quickness and power. This includes a pre/post assessment report with video comparison.
Equipment: Ultraslide, ladder, parachutes, hurdles, cones, plyometric boxes, medicine balls and kettlebells and possible use of treadmills.
