V'z Sports Therapy is..
ATHLETIC MAINTENANCE
A weekly scheduled process designed to mitigate performance loss associated with an acute injury, to promote recovery, and to maximize functional capacity, for one's fitness and strength.
1:1 stretching sessions also available.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
CASE: Client presented with R low back, QL (quadratus lumborum) & hip pain after improperly lifting a computer too far from center of gravity. Client sits 40+ hrs/week. Weight trains 4 days week.
Client has no recovery protocol.
ASSESSMENT: compressed/strained R QL (too much sitting), weak glute medius (lack of lateral/external hip mobility), lack of core stability & glute engagement while lifting.
TREATMENT: MFR release of area, lengthening of lateral lines, thoracic mobility, activation of glute max/medius & QL.
Pattern Training exercises in office.
HEP (home exercise plan): mobility drills for thoracic spine, resistance band work to strengthen glute max/med, strengthening exercises for QL muscles (both).
MOVEMENT TRAINING
Movement Training is teaching basic movements we do in our daily lives. Squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull, carry & rotation.
If we don't own these positions fluidly, then we run the risk of injury.
Due to our habitual patterns, we tend to adapt incorrect movement patterns, then pain ensues.
This training works to rebuild the foundation of your movement patterns, whether you are training in the gym or just daily activities.
We work to optimize the individual's fitness and performance around the common presence of pain, dysfunction and injuries.
Spotlight Services
Featured: Dry Cupping
Cupping therapy is an alternative form of decompression that can be used on hypertonic muscles. It is also used to alleviate aches & pains.
The cup marks left behind reflect the amount of cellular waste buildup in your tissue.
These marks fade as your lymphatic system processes the waste.
Cupping also promotes sterile inflammation. This triggers an inflammatory response, bringing white blood cells, platelets & other healing nutrients.
Cupping can be added into sports therapy sessions at no charge.
Sports Therapy
Manual therapy treatment for injury-focused areas or just athletic maintenance to continue one's peak performance.
Therapeutic techniques are used to improve ROM and successfully recover from various sports' stressful demands.
Treatments may include, MFR, cupping, Graston, mobility, MAT (myoskeletal alignment techniques), and corrective strengthening exercises.
Cost: $90 // 60 mins
Assisted Stretching
An active-assisted stretching session is delivered 1:1 and uses a wide range of stretching and joint mobility techniques.
Stretches possibly used w/n a session are; active, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), and Thai lengthening movements.
Assisted stretching increases flexibility & joint mobility, improves ROM, and promotes relaxation. Helps decrease pain and tension through release of the tissue, and lowers risk of injury.
Cost: $90 // 60 mins
Movement Patterns' Training (prime for Seniors)
The benefits of movement pattern training is to strengthen the muscles that transition you to everyday activities.
This training is specific on exercising several muscles and joints together. And/or focus on strengthening the posterior kinetic chain. Strengthening these muscles helps reduce back pain, improve posture, balance, and overall locomotion.
Examples: A) strengthen external rotator cuff muscles to mitigate shoulder injuries; B) strengthen deep hip flexors to improve walking/running gait cycle; C) as a senior, practice sit-to-stands to improve hip strength with ability to stand up from a sitting position.
Cost $85 // 60-mins
Owner/Operator
VERONICA (aka 'V')
A licensed practitioner since 2001.
Working permanently in Tucson, Arizona & seasonally in Newport Beach, California.
V'z Sports Therapy was established in CA in January 2015, with a vision to merge manual therapy, strengthening exercises & education to help athletes & active people maintain their peak performance.
Our bodies are shaped by how we use them. When presented with pain/injury, rather than 'chasing the pain', let's evaluate the root cause, then work to create new behaviors.
At 62 years of age, it's my grateful reward to work with others on the care & strength of their bodies, and share what has worked for me.
CERTIFICATIONS:
MAT (myoskeletal alignment techniques)
PPSC (pain-free performance specialist)
NKT (neurokinetic therapy)
CPT (certified personal trainer)
CPR/BLS
I hope to work with you soon! :)