By Nathan Stiffler, PT, DPT & Hyrox Athlete
Hyrox is different than any other competition because it is truly a ‘hybrid’ sport. One must be efficient in running all while completing functional exercises while fatigued. This could lead to major problems in form which will undoubtedly cause an injury. Common Hyrox injuries we see in our clinic in Cool Springs include:
- Back Pain from sled pulls
- Calf Strains from broad jump burpees and running
- Shoulder pain from weight lifting movements like wall balls
- Pain in the upper back from improper rowing form
- Knee pain with running and lunges
- Pain in both elbows from ski ergometer
Physical therapy can be a valuable component in your Hyrox Training to prevent knee pain, back pain, or any other type of weightlifting injury.
Here’s how Physical Therapy in Franklin, TN at Elevate615 can help you achieve your goals all while staying healthy!
Injury Prevention
Physical therapy from an experienced clinician will correct poor movement patterns (lunges, squats, running), improve mobility and flexibility, and enhance joint stability to handle repetitive or heavy loads (sled push/ pull, wall balls)
Recovery and Load Management
Physical therapy will assist in managing training volume, offer recovery modalities, and implement progressive overload to prepare for race day.
Optimize Running Mechanics
Gait analysis can be performed to spot imbalances or provide exercises for common foot/ knee/ hip problems that occur with running
Movement Efficiency
A well trained physical therapist with knowledge of the Hyrox race can correct form for all stations to make them more efficient. A thorough assessment and prescription of core activation, postural exercises, and unilateral strength all can be completed during physical therapy.
Training stronger and smarter for your next race will not only prepare you physically but will make you more confident during each station. Not only that, you will stay injury-free and enjoy the process of your training program!
Join us for a free workshop on July 15th at 6:00pm!
Where: Elevate615
If you are looking for physical therapy in Cool Springs, let’s chat!
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Phone: 615-814-2907