Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most common problems people of all ages and walks of life face on a daily basis. From muscle pulls to back problems, the typical lifestyle of spending long hours behind a desk or the wheel of a car predisposes us to a whole range of problems.
The tissues in your body aren't static, they are constantly adapting and remolding themselves. When you spend a long amount of time in one position it can cause your tissue to change size and shape. This becomes a problem for those of us that spend most of the day sitting...behind the wheel of the car, behind their computer at work, and in front of the TV at night. What often happens in this instance is the muscles of the front of your body actually shorten and become tight, while the muscles of your back become elongated and weakened. This puts the joints of your body into an unnatural position, putting you at a higher risk of pain and injury.
At PTI, you aren't going to spend all day sitting at work just to come to the gym and sit on machines. All of our exercises are "functional," which means they mimic movements you preform in your daily life both for home activities and when playing sports. This coupled with our expert knowledge of how to balance the muscular forces in your body will help you gain relief common musculoskeletal problems like knee injuries, shoulder problems, and back pain.
We can also help you if you're going to, or already have had, surgery. Working with a personal trainer before a surgery is a wise choice because we can help you stay fit without doing things that may worsen your condition. We will help you develop strength in other areas of your body so that after surgery you're back on your feet quicker and there's less chance of injuring a different location through compensation. Then once you have the go ahead from your doctor or physical therapist we can also help you regain strength after the surgery. And rest assured you'll be in good hands; the trainers at PTI have experience working with people after a variety of injuries and surgeries, from meniscus tears to total hip replacements.
The tissues in your body aren't static, they are constantly adapting and remolding themselves. When you spend a long amount of time in one position it can cause your tissue to change size and shape. This becomes a problem for those of us that spend most of the day sitting...behind the wheel of the car, behind their computer at work, and in front of the TV at night. What often happens in this instance is the muscles of the front of your body actually shorten and become tight, while the muscles of your back become elongated and weakened. This puts the joints of your body into an unnatural position, putting you at a higher risk of pain and injury.
At PTI, you aren't going to spend all day sitting at work just to come to the gym and sit on machines. All of our exercises are "functional," which means they mimic movements you preform in your daily life both for home activities and when playing sports. This coupled with our expert knowledge of how to balance the muscular forces in your body will help you gain relief common musculoskeletal problems like knee injuries, shoulder problems, and back pain.
We can also help you if you're going to, or already have had, surgery. Working with a personal trainer before a surgery is a wise choice because we can help you stay fit without doing things that may worsen your condition. We will help you develop strength in other areas of your body so that after surgery you're back on your feet quicker and there's less chance of injuring a different location through compensation. Then once you have the go ahead from your doctor or physical therapist we can also help you regain strength after the surgery. And rest assured you'll be in good hands; the trainers at PTI have experience working with people after a variety of injuries and surgeries, from meniscus tears to total hip replacements.
