A foam roller can be used to improve athletic performance and recovery when used as a self-myofascial release tool. Myofascial release is a manual soft tissue technique that improves the flexibility and mobility of the fascial system. Fascia is a connective tissue that is present throughout our entire body and surrounds our various body structures … Read more

At my practice I often find that patients and clients are not performing a sufficient dynamic warm-up prior to sports training and games. Typically the reasons for this are not knowing how to perform a correct warm-up or not having enough time. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good warm-up program! A dynamic … Read more

My name is Dr. Alex Patterson Tichy, PT, DPT, SCS and I am a Sports Physical Therapist at the Physical Therapy Center for Sports & Performing Arts in Michigan. I received my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Wayne State University and additionally obtained my Board Specialty in Sports Physical Therapy. I decided to create … Read more