Technique in Rehab and Training Matters!

Training is an integral part of achieving fitness goals, improving athletic performance, and maintaining overall health. Whether you're lifting weights, running, training for sport or performing injury specific rehab, technique matters! At Momentum Health & Chiro, we are typically creating injury specific rehab and performance outcome strength and conditioning training plans. We specifically choose each exercise based on your body’s ability, injury repair, sport demands and goals. Therefore, we place significant emphasis on technique when you perform your training.

So why does technique matter?

1. Prevents Injuries

Our rehab is individually created for you and your injury or condition. It is developed to resolve your injury, but also reduce and prevent future injury by making your body more resilient. Using the correct technique helps prevent injuries. When exercises are performed improperly, there's a higher risk of strain or injury to muscles, joints, and ligaments.

2. Enhances Efficiency

Good technique allows you to perform exercises more efficiently. This means you can achieve better results, hitting your performance goals. For instance, using the correct form in weightlifting targets the intended muscle groups more effectively, leading to faster strength gains. This will translate into work or sport demands to allow for less injury and better movement.

3. Maximizes Results

When you use proper technique, you engage the right muscles and avoid unnecessary strain. This maximizes the effectiveness of your workouts. For example, a proper squat technique ensures that you're working your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps rather than putting undue stress on your knees or lower back.

4. Builds a Strong Foundation

Mastering the correct technique from the start helps build a solid foundation for more advanced exercises. As you progress in your training, this foundation becomes crucial for performing more complex movements safely and effectively.

5. Promotes Consistency

When you focus on technique, you develop a consistent routine. This consistency is key to long-term success in any training program. It ensures that you're performing exercises correctly every time, which helps in tracking progress accurately.

6. Improves Body Awareness

Proper technique enhances your body awareness. You become more attuned to your movements, balance, and coordination. This increased awareness not only improves your performance in the gym but also helps in daily activities, reducing the risk of everyday injuries.

7. Boosts Confidence

Knowing that you're using the correct technique can boost your confidence. It removes the fear of injury and gives you the assurance that you're working out effectively. This confidence can be a significant motivator, helping you stay committed to your training and rehab goals.

Conclusion

Technique is the cornerstone of effective and safe training. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, focusing on proper form can prevent injuries, enhance efficiency, maximize results, build a strong foundation, and allow you to reach your health and performance goals. Remember, it's always better to perform fewer repetitions with great technique than to do many repetitions with poor technique. Prioritise technique in your training, and you'll see the benefits in no time.