Athletes push their bodies to the limit, whether it’s running, lifting, competing, or simply staying active. Soreness, stiffness, and injuries can all stand in the way of peak performance. At Capital Health in Des Moines, IA, we understand that athletes don’t just want to heal; they want to feel better, prevent injuries, and perform at their absolute best. Chiropractic care …
Undergoing a joint replacement, whether it’s your hip, knee, or shoulder, is a major step toward reducing pain and improving mobility. But surgery is just the first part of your journey. At Capital Health in Des Moines, IA, Dr. Sarah Brown can play a crucial role in helping your new joint function properly, restoring strength, and getting you back to …
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Acute Concussions Concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injuries, affect millions of Americans every year, and youth athletes remain at particularly high risk. Traditionally, the standard of care has involved a period of rest, followed by a gradual return to activity. However, new research involving hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now challenging whether rest …
What Is Health Optimization in Physical Therapy? When most people think of physical therapy, they picture injury recovery or post-surgery rehab. However, a growing movement in the PT world is shifting the focus from reactive care to proactive performance. Enter: health optimization. Health optimization in physical therapy goes beyond relieving pain or restoring basic mobility. It’s a holistic, science-backed approach …
Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), can have lasting and debilitating effects on individuals. While traditional treatment often involves rest and symptom management, emerging research suggests that combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and targeted nutritional supplementation could significantly accelerate concussion recovery. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Concussion Recovery HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This increased oxygenation …
If you’re gearing up for the Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines Half Marathon, an Ironman, triathlon, road race, or relay, consider these six tips for using nutrition and specific exercises for before, during, and after your run to help ensure your peak performance and fast recovery. 1. Focus on warm-ups over stretching. Stretching before a run was once believed to …