Sports Injuries Archives | Velo Sports Rehab

Ellie L July 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Patient Spotlight: Carter LeBlanc

Meet Carter, a Seattle native. He is a preschool teacher with a passion for rollerblading and filming friends rollerblading. He works in the same building as Velo so it was a very easy and convenient choice to go to Velo.

Q: What is your favorite thing about Velo Sports Rehab?

“I love the quality of care I received from all the employees I’ve come to know at Velo. Everyone is enthusiastic and compassionate about trying to help you get back to a stronger, less painful self than you are at the moment. The dedication and friendliness of the whole staff really made Velo a place I immediately enjoyed going to and looked forward to visiting.”

Q: What activities do your treatments at Velo Sports Rehab help you to enjoy?

“Velo has helped me get back to rollerblading primarily. I had minimal function of my leg when I first started seeing Adam at Velo. When I came into Velo I had broken two bones in my leg; I arrived unable to walk on that leg and through my time at Velo I am now back to running, rollerblading, jumping and all kinds of very physical activities I wasn’t sure I’d ever do again. Velo helped me re-activate my leg and whole body. I am grateful everyday that I had such good practitioners who helped me get back to basic and advanced body functions. I am now able to run and play with kids at my day job and enjoy other physical activity outside of work.”

Q: What else would you like to share with us about your experience with Velo Sports Rehab?

“I was very apprehensive about starting treatment. I was somewhat resigned to the idea that after my accident I would become someone who used to be active, but could no longer continue to do so. I knew I would need someone I could see often to help challenge my body and rebuild the bones/muscles, but I had trouble finding someone who wanted to help with the knowledge that I wanted to get back to an activity that might harm me the same way again. Adam Swick is my favorite healthcare professional I’ve interacted with. Adam has an understanding of medicine but also of what his patients need for him that I find very valuable. Adam always knew what physical treatments would help get me to my next level of progress in recovery and was always aware of aiming towards getting me back onto my rollerblades. I owe a lot to Velo, if you are looking for quality care please try them! I hope I stay healthy and unharmed but if something were to happen it would be an easy decision to return to Velo.”

Check out Carter’s rad rollerblading skills in his video!

Chance of Rain – Carter LeBlanc (Chapter 6) from Chance of Rain on Vimeo.

Cat Carroll December 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

Patient Spotlight: Jon Lin

Meet Jon, one of our amazing patients!

Jon’s originally from Chicago and when he’s not pushing terabytes of data from one server to another, he loves pushing the limits in endurance races. The question he asks himself is always how far and how long? Since 2007, that question has brought him to the finish line of 12 marathons, 3 half Ironmans, and 1 full Ironman. His commitment to endurance races has been fueled by bringing support and awareness to the water crisis in Africa.

To see the work of Jon’s fundraising organization Team World Vision, take a look here: https://www.teamworldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1106

You can donate to the cause here: teamworldvision.org/participant/jonlin. $50 provides clean water for a person for their lifetime.

Here’s what Jon had to say about Velo Sports Rehab:

Q: What is your favorite thing about Velo Sports Rehab?

A: Maybe it’s the engineer in me, but I’ve been impressed by the way Dr. Adam Swick was able to answer all the questions I had – no matter how dumb it may have sounded. I never felt ashamed for the situation I was in, but felt like he was on my team and wanted to get me back on track as soon as possible.

Q: What activities do your treatments at Velo Sports Rehab help you to enjoy?

A: Most recently, I had come in with some lingering hip / glute pains that weren’t serious, but were annoying and kept me from performing at the level I wanted to. With Adam’s help I was able to recover effectively and run my 12th marathon in Chicago this past year pain free! And all with having begun treatment three weeks before race day! Looking forward to getting the support I need for future marathons and triathlons.

Q: What else would you like to share with us about your experience with Velo Sports Rehab?

A: For someone that wants to make endurance racing a permanent part of their life, I’m reminded of the African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This is a lifestyle that requires community and I’m proud to let VSR come around and support me and as a result have a direct impact on the lives of the people that have a new lease on life by having access to clean water.

vsradmin April 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift Prep with Dr. Swick

Looking for ways to prevent injury when lifting? Dr. Adam Swick provides warm-up exercises for three common lifts: Bench Press, Squat and Deadlift. Check out the videos below, give these exercises a try and let us know what you think.

Bench Press Prep

Squat Prep

Deadlift Prep

vsradmin March 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

Patient Spotlight: Kayla Kobelin

Meet Kayla, she’s a Bellevue native and lifelong competitive athlete. She fell in love with running at an early age, entering her first race at the age of 7. By 15 she transitioned to sponsored snowboarding, but after 4 years of competitive snowboarding and several severe injuries she transitioned back into the running circuit. She’s now a competitive runner, with a true love for obstacle course racing! Check out Kayla’s website to read about her racing adventures and see her upcoming race schedule. Kayla was one of a handful of people last year to be invited to Under Armour’s Run Camp in Death Valley, she’s featured in this phenomenal Under Armour Run Camp video clip.

Here’s what Kayla had to say about Velo Sports Rehab (VSR):

Q: What is your favorite thing about Velo Sports Rehab?

A: I can’t choose just one! All of the staff at VSR are wonderful! I know every time I come to VSR I will get the treatment I need and leave feeling better than when I came in. The staff is super knowledgeable and Dr. Seavey is incredible at treating my sore muscles and preventing any further injuries.

Q: What activities do your treatments at Velo Sports Rehab help you to enjoy?

A: Coming to VSR each week allows me to not only increase my weekly mileage, but helps my body recover faster from injuries I suffer during training. Without VSR, my workouts would not be as efficient because I would be spending more time recovering. Now that my body is feeling good, VSR will help me conquer my first IRONMAN this year!

Q: What else would you like to share with us about your experience with Velo Sports Rehab?

A: I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone at VSR. Without you guys, I wouldn’t be able to run at the level I do now. You guys are always there to greet me with a smile on your face, I appreciate ALL of you!

Awe, thank you Kayla for the kind words! You are an inspiration and pure joy to be around. We love having you as a patient and look forward to continuing to support you in your racing excellence. We truly have the greatest patients at VSR and we are grateful for each one.

vsradmin December 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletics

Did you know that more than 50% of youth sports injuries are overuse injuries? With such an emphasis put upon concussions as of late, parents and athletic officials alike have begun to neglect injury prevention in extremities and student athletes have suffered as a result.

What’s an Overuse Injury?

Injuries are commonly classified under two categories: acute and overuse injuries. Acute injuries are a result of sudden and singular traumas such as fractures, sprains, or dislocations. Overuse injuries are damage to bones, ligaments, muscles, or tendons due to long-term, repeated stress without allowing the body to heal.

Common overuse injuries include:

– Shin splints

– Runner’s knee

– Tennis elbow

– Tendinitis

– Carpal tunnel syndrome

Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports

Education – Athletes, coaches, and parents must all know the symptoms of overuse injuries. A list of common warning signs is available here. Furthermore, athletes should notify an adult or coach if they experience symptoms of overuse injuries.

Examination – Before engaging in an athletic activity, student athletes should undergo a comprehensive physical examination that tests for conditioning, flexibility, muscular imbalances, and psychological issues among other conditions. A Functional Movement Assessment is a good first step in identifying and treating muscular imbalances that can cause overuse injuries.

Training – Proper training and conditioning before, during, and after sports seasons will help athletes keep a regular, stable level of fitness to promote healthy and safe participation in athletics. By keeping a baseline level of flexibility, range of movement, muscular balance, and conditioning, the chances of an overuse injury occurring during athletic events can be offset substantially.

If you’re concerned about your student athlete developing overuse injuries as a result of their participation in sports, contact Velo Sports Rehab. A Functional Movement Assessment may help identify potential issues that may aggravate or cause debilitating overuse injuries that will have prolonged impacts on health and general wellbeing long after their athletic days are done. Make an appointment today by using the contact form or calling our offices in Bellevue, Washington at 425-590-9208.

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