A Best Life 360 Athlete
surpasses personal goals because he/she has a three hundred and sixty degree, comprehensive approach to success.
What makes our
program a 360 degree approach?
The 360 benchmark denotes
athlete focus across Four Vectors, vital for success:
- Injury Prevention
- Functional Movement
- Sports Specific Training
- Performance
Q & A on the 360 Athlete Program:
Does the program always involve physical
therapy?
Yes!
Our program is designed to help athletes surpass their goals through assessment by a DPT across the four vectors and creation of a physical therapy plan of care to meet individual
needs.
What is included?
Your highly specialized physical therapist will move through an assessment of the four
vectors in order (starting with Vector 1 and moving eventually through 4) at the initial evaluation (or ongoing depending on complexity, meaning the Vector 1 may be the only vector assessed on the
first visit).
- Injury prevention: We will assess pain symptoms in this vector in order to promote recovery. If there are no pain symptoms, we move into a discussion of any past
injuries or vulnerabilities/patient concerns as well as recovery techniques to allow for optimal performance in every workout. A specialized, individualized physical therapy plan of care
will be created for the athlete. Objective measures are recorded whether a simple VAS for pain or a standardized assessment tool to track progress.
- Functional movement: A functional movement screen will be administered which will include components that are sports specific. Your physical therapist will use this
information to address faulty movement and reprogramming poor muscle memory (stretching/strengthening/etc).
- Sports Specific Trainig: A
sports-specific training program will then be designed with the athlete's unique needs in mind (with consideration of their sport) in order to break through previous
barriers.
- Performance: Current achievements will be
noted and new, elevated goals will be established, with progression of the physical therapy program aimed at achievement. We also offer SportsFreq as an optional treatment for this vector, which
can be used to improve mental focus through preventing performance anxiety, optimizing optic nerve function, and optimizing mental balance. Sports Freq includes education on reducing
mental stress through a regular customized exercise program, sleep schedule and proper nutrition. We will utilize a physical therapy protocol to improve concentration, and refocusing
nervous system priorities.
What perks do 360 Athletes Enjoy (some of which are awarded when the athlete has improved across all 4 Vectors)?
- Priority
Scheduling
- 25% discount on out-of-pocket supplies
costs for rock taping/Sports Freq/Etc.
- Access to phone consultations as
needed
- Direct communication withe your 360
athlete staff should a new injury arise.
- Best Life 360 Athlete Gear as
available
- Recognition at the clinic level and across
social platforms.
How can I find out
more?
We would love to tell you more about this
amazing program. Today is the day to start the next chapter in your athletic journey with Best Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Call (757) 961-5888 for more information.
360 Athlete Testimonial
Noah Spencer (pictured above) has been crushing goals through our 360 Athlete program. Francesca Gresik,
DPT and Certified Sports Clinical Specialist: "We love him and are excited to be a part of his journey."
From Noah:
"I’m a Division 1 collegiate Football player. I am always working either on the field, training, or
lifting weights. Therefore I know that it is very important for me to take care of my body to see results and reach my goal of becoming a professional football player in the NFL. “The best athletes
take the best care of their body”. Finding Best Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine was a true blessing. I started therapy to seek proper 100% recovery for my legs specifically my hamstrings
and piriformis muscles and also to improve my range of motion in my neck. The staff has done a wonderful job in individual goal setting for me, with a great routine that is focused on injury
prevention and recovery. By identifying muscle imbalances, increasing strength, and range of motion. I also receive great forms of recovery such as dry needles, deep tissue muscle massages
(ART), and stretches. Every appointment my body is deeply analyzed by the staff to be sure that I am getting better and to make sure that I don’t have new injuries. The Best life staff is very
welcoming, inclusive, caring, and family-oriented. They are great at communicating. Every time my appointments are over I feel as though I have gotten better and received the best treatment. I know
that I can be, play and train like the athlete I desire to be because of what Best Life is doing for me."