How Elite Recovery Helps Quarterbacks Achieve Stronger Throws and Healthier Shoulders
Discover how neuromuscular sports massage boosts quarterback performance by improving throws and ensuring shoulder health!
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NFL Football
I specialize in providing customized soft tissue pain relief and mobility solutions for elite athletes. I would love to become part of your sport performance team offering my expertise to athletes & teams looking to enhance performance and well-being, prevent soft tissue injuries and prepare injured athletes to return to competition.
Different positions require different physical demands, leading to variations in muscle usage and injury patterns. Here’s a breakdown of the key muscle groups and common injuries by position:
1. Quarterbacks
Key Muscle Groups:
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Shoulder Muscles: Deltoids, rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis)
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Arm Muscles: Biceps, triceps
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques, erector spinae
Common Injuries:
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Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff tears, labrum tears, shoulder impingement
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Elbow Injuries: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, tendinitis
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Back Injuries: Strains in the lumbar spine
4. Offensive Linemen
Key Muscle Groups:
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Leg Muscles: Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes
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Upper Body Muscles: Deltoids, pectorals, biceps, triceps
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques, erector spinae
Common Injuries:
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Knee Injuries: ACL, MCL, meniscus tears
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Shoulder Injuries: Labrum tears, rotator cuff strains
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Lower Back Injuries: Strains and disc herniation
7. Defensive Backs (Cornerbacks and Safeties)
Key Muscle Groups:
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Leg Muscles: Hamstrings, quadriceps, calves
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques
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Upper Body Muscles: Deltoids, pectorals, biceps
Common Injuries:
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Hamstring Strains: Due to high-speed running and sudden direction changes
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Ankle Sprains: From jumping and sudden stops
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Shoulder Injuries: Due to tackling and falls
2. Running Backs
Key Muscle Groups:
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Leg Muscles: Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques
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Upper Body Muscles: Deltoids, pectorals (for blocking)
Common Injuries:
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Knee Injuries: ACL, MCL, meniscus tears
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Ankle Injuries: Sprains, Achilles tendonitis
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Hamstring Strains: Often due to high-speed running
5. Defensive Linemen
Key Muscle Groups:
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Leg Muscles: Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes
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Upper Body Muscles: Deltoids, pectorals, biceps, triceps
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques, erector spinae
Common Injuries:
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Knee Injuries: ACL, MCL, meniscus tears
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Shoulder Injuries: Labrum tears, rotator cuff strains
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Ankle Sprains: Due to twisting motions and impact
3.Wide Receivers
Key Muscle Groups:
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Leg Muscles: Hamstrings, quadriceps, calves
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques
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Upper Body Muscles: Deltoids, pectorals, biceps
Common Injuries:
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Hamstring Strains: Common due to sprinting and quick changes in direction
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Ankle Sprains: Due to jumping and landing
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Shoulder Injuries: From falls or tackles
6. Linebackers
Key Muscle Groups:
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Leg Muscles: Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes
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Core Muscles: Abdominals, obliques, erector spinae
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Upper Body Muscles: Deltoids, pectorals, biceps, triceps
Common Injuries:
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Knee Injuries: ACL, MCL, meniscus tears
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Shoulder Injuries: Labrum tears, rotator cuff strains
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Neck Strains: Due to tackling and collisions
Football Most Used Muscles :
Let's break it down simply: in football, certain muscles are your MVPs. We're talking about the ones in your legs for explosive power, your core for stability, and your arms and shoulders for strength.
Hamstrings
Reduce the risk of hamstring strains and improve flexibility for explosive movements and quick direction changes.
Quadriceps Femoris
Experience relief from quad strains, tightness, and imbalances caused by repetitive sprinting, jumping, and kicking.
Hip Flexors:
Address tightness and imbalances in the hip flexor muscles, ensuring proper form, stability, and reduced risk of hip-related injuries
Calves
Promote optimal function of the calf muscles to avoid strains and improve power during running and jumping activities.
Glutes
Optimize the strength and flexibility of your gluteal muscles, contributing to stability, power, and protection against lower back and hip pain.
Youth Football
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Dreaming of scoring a scholarship or going pro? Well, guess what? Investing in your body now with neuromuscular therapy can pay off big time later. It's all about staying in the game and reaching for those stars.
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Feel safe knowing:
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HOW CAN I BENEFIT YOU & YOUR TEAM?
I specialize in providing customized soft tissue pain relief and mobility solutions for elite athletes. I would love to become part of your sport performance team offering my expertise to athletes & teams looking to enhance performance and well-being, prevent soft tissue injuries and prepare injured athletes to return to competition.
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Enhanced Recovery:
Speed up muscle repair, reduce post-game soreness, and optimize recovery time between intense training sessions.
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Improved Flexibility:
increase your range of motion, allowing for fluid and efficient movements that give you an edge on the field
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Mental Focus:
Reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being, allowing you to perform at your best.
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Injury Prevention and Recovery:
I prioritize the well-being of your athletes and aim to reduce the risk of injuries. Trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, FST-Neuromyofascial Tissue Practice, and Vodder Certified Manual Lymph Drainage, enabling me to identify potential areas of weakness or imbalance and provide targeted treatments to prevent injuries. In case of injuries, we offer effective recovery strategies to expedite healing and get your players back in the game.
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Pain Relief and Management:
I address muscle imbalances, release tension, and identify potential injury-prone areas, helping avoid setbacks and stay in peak condition. I understand that football players often experience chronic pain due to the physical demands of the sport. I have extensive experience in managing and alleviating pain through personalized soft therapy sessions. I work closely with your athletic team to understand their pain patterns and provide relief, allowing them to focus on their performance without discomfort.
Where Is Your Pain?
Pain has a pattern. When you come in for your session there is no guessing what soft tissue is contributing to your pain we are well verse in the pain patterns of the body.
Your nervous system is the command center for your body the nerve trunk that supplies a specific joint also supplies the muscles of the joint, as well as the tendons, skin and related muscles. This complex system regulates your body’s systems & guides almost everything you do and allows you to experience your environment. The nervous system holds the key to the body’s incredible potential to heal itself
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