How is my progress measured?
Our chiropractors know the importance of measuring your impairments and functional limitations so we can better design a customized treatment plan and more easily track your progress during the course of your treatment.
We’ll look at objective measurements of your physical capabilities, including specific tests of fitness such as the following:
- Heart rate and blood pressure
- Range of motion
- Strength (i.e., power, speed, endurance)
- Functional mobility
- Coordination and agility
We’ll also look at impairments that can impact your comfort and physical ability, including the following:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Weakness
- Loss of motion
- Paresthesias (prickling or tingling sensations)
Functional limitations are the final piece of the puzzle. These limitations affect your ability to do everyday tasks like the following:
- Sitting
- Standing
- Squatting and lunging
- Walking and stepping up and down
- Running and jumping
By tracking your overall fitness markers, physical impairments, and functional abilities throughout the course of your treatment, our chiropractors have an objective picture of your progress, allowing us to adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
However, we also want to hear from you. Your feedback and personal assessments are an invaluable part of this process, as they help us more fully understand your improvements, regressions, or stagnation. If your therapy deviates from its expected path, our therapists will reassess the situation and make necessary adjustments or recommendations for further evaluation or treatments.
Our ultimate goal is to help you notice tangible improvements in your performance, functionality, and overall well-being. Tracking your impairments, limitations, and progress are all key to accomplishing that goal.
You can trust our evidence-based expertise to help you achieve your sports and fitness goals!