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Rest and gentle rehabilitation are the usual prescriptions for injured athletes; however, long periods of inactivity can lead to muscle atrophy. EMSCULPT NEO sidesteps this issue by enabling the strengthening of muscles without the pain associated with traditional exercise, therefore avoiding additional strain on healing tissues. This is particularly beneficial for runners who need to maintain muscle tone and strength, even while sidelined.
EMSCULPT NEO does more than just prevent muscle loss—it actively promotes muscle density and hyperplasia. This results in a stronger muscle foundation, lending itself to more resilient muscle fibers that are better prepared to withstand the stresses of running and competition upon an athlete's return. Recovery doesn't only mean getting back to where you were but coming back stronger, and EMSCULPT NEO is instrumental in achieving that.
A sidelined athlete may also face challenges in maintaining optimal body composition. EMSCULPT NEO's ability to eliminate fat cells translates into less dead weight, cutting down unneeded mass athletes have to carry around. This reduction not only translates into improved speed post-recovery but also decreases the risk of future injuries by minimizing the strain on recovered muscles.
Injuries are often the result of—or result in—muscle imbalances, where some muscles bear more load than they should due to others lagging. EMSCULPT NEO can target these imbalanced areas specifically, ensuring a well-rounded recovery and reducing the likelihood of re-injury. By addressing these discrepancies, athletes can return to action with a more balanced, functionally efficient musculature.
Moreover, those who have undergone EMSCULPT NEO treatments often report alleviated aches from previous strains, suggesting an intriguing rehabilitative effect beyond its muscle-strengthening properties. Enhancing the endurance of treated muscles implies that they no longer succumb to the strains of the past, empowering athletes to exert maximum effort in training and competitions without the haunting fear of reinjury.
Not to be overlooked, EMSCULPT NEO's benefit of increasing collagen and elastin production can contribute to tighter, firmer skin. For athletes, this goes beyond aesthetic appeal and can have functional benefits by providing a more contoured body shape that could help reduce drag and improve aerodynamics.
Fully committed to the holistic care and peak performance of his patients, Dr. John Phelts ensures that such cutting-edge treatment is not a privilege reserved for elite athletes alone. By offering EMSCULPT NEO at competitive prices, his practice, Phelts Chiropractic, opens the door for many runners and track and field athletes to experience rapid and effective injury recovery.
Injured athletes can now look forward to a future where recovery is not just a time to heal, but a time to enhance and fortify. By incorporating EMSCULPT NEO into their rehabilitation programs, runners and track and field athletes can transcend traditional recovery expectations to bounce back stronger and more competitive than ever. Visit Phelts Chiropractic for a consultation and learn how to put the groundbreaking technology of EMSCULPT NEO to work for your athletic future.
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