Quick notes from my perspective (engineering):
Mechanical Techniques:
1. Needling - Pokes the tissue into a recovery response, ++ more circulation (eg like pricking an inner tube, needs more air!)
2. Hypersphere/roller- Pressure and vibration loosens bound tissue and promotes circulation
3. Foam Rolling - does the same but less depth and more overall or "GT" style.
4. Heat - Softens tissue for better results. Just like applying heat to urethanes or plastics. Basis behind Hot Yoga. I am using a lot of heat these days on my thrashed tissues in combo with 2 &3.
5. Ultra-sound. Another mechanical technique but works sub-surface and really injures and breaks down scarring. I felt a distinct difference using ultrasound. I would be more careful with it.
6. Wrapping with rubber bands - Another good idea that works well on joints like ankles. Same principles as 2-4.
7. Stretching
Electrical
1. I have not been subjected to electrical in years, but a good targeted PT sessions at the gym will accomplish similar results. That is working an affected muscle across its full range, in both directions.
Both my legs, esp quads were a real mess. My left leg is horrible and a work-in-progress. My right leg is functioning very well now. That is after 100's of needles including my back, shoulder, neck, lower legs - head to toe!
The group of "rolling" or mechanical is not enough on its own to rehab. This is in conjunction with variety of use e.g strength work (for circulation and rebuild) and stretching
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Mechanical Techniques:
1. Needling - Pokes the tissue into a recovery response, ++ more circulation (eg like pricking an inner tube, needs more air!)
2. Hypersphere/roller- Pressure and vibration loosens bound tissue and promotes circulation
3. Foam Rolling - does the same but less depth and more overall or "GT" style.
4. Heat - Softens tissue for better results. Just like applying heat to urethanes or plastics. Basis behind Hot Yoga. I am using a lot of heat these days on my thrashed tissues in combo with 2 &3.
5. Ultra-sound. Another mechanical technique but works sub-surface and really injures and breaks down scarring. I felt a distinct difference using ultrasound. I would be more careful with it.
6. Wrapping with rubber bands - Another good idea that works well on joints like ankles. Same principles as 2-4.
7. Stretching
Electrical
1. I have not been subjected to electrical in years, but a good targeted PT sessions at the gym will accomplish similar results. That is working an affected muscle across its full range, in both directions.
Both my legs, esp quads were a real mess. My left leg is horrible and a work-in-progress. My right leg is functioning very well now. That is after 100's of needles including my back, shoulder, neck, lower legs - head to toe!
The group of "rolling" or mechanical is not enough on its own to rehab. This is in conjunction with variety of use e.g strength work (for circulation and rebuild) and stretching
Training Tweets: https://twitter.com/Jagersport_com
FM Sports: http://fluidmotionsports.com