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Worth his weight in Olympic gold
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| Tyler Fowler, who works at Chiropractic Dimensions in Lone Tree, demonstrates the Graston technique Nov. 19. The technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. By using special stainless steel instruments, a clinician can break down scar tissue to help improve muscle flexibility and strength. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ccnewspapers.com |
Holly Cook
Tyler Fowler didn’t travel to Beijing to treat Olympic athletes; instead, the Lone Tree chiropractor recently traveled to California to treat volleyball players during the Manhattan Beach Open.
He got to treat Misty May-Treanor, 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist.
“I had an opportunity to talk to Treanor,” Fowler said. “And I have to agree with her that the Manhattan Beach Open is like the Wimbeldon of beach volleyball,” he said. “I was honored to be asked to bring my special skills to the medical team.”
The medical team hired for the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour included orthopedic surgeons, sports chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists and athletic trainers.
“Our goal was simple,” Fowler said. “It was helping each athlete perform their best during the competition.”
Fowler was asked to be on the medical team because of his knowledge of sports medicine and athletic training, and for his chiropractic experience using the Graston technique.
The Graston technique is a form of treatment that allows Fowler to effectively break down scar tissue that can build up in muscles, using a stainless steel instrument to detect areas of scar tissue.
“It goes beyond pain relief, though,” Fowler said. “It helps to restore normal muscle and joint function. I typically see recoveries that are 20-50 percent faster and better than with other manual processes.”
Fowler is one of few practitioners in Colorado to use the technique. He said he was called on to use Graston several times.
Treating Treanor with the technique was the highlight of his trip to the Manhattan Open.
“Being able to contribute to the final victory was a memory I’ll hold for a long time,” he said. “Having the skills and experience treating sports injuries was critical to helping this great player prepare for the next match. It was challenging, but so rewarding.”
He also will hold onto his newfound respect for beach volleyball players.
“I carried an athletic training bag and radio as I strolled the 13 courts on the beach so I could respond quickly if called on to treat an injury,” he said. “Walking on the beach sand was tough and I can a whole new respect for the fitness the athletes must have in order to compete at such a high level.”
Fowler hopes to continue to treat athletes during 18 stops across the country during in 2009.
For more on Fowler and the Graston technique, visit www.chirodimensions.com.
Tyler Fowler didn’t travel to Beijing to treat Olympic athletes; instead, the Lone Tree chiropractor recently traveled to California to treat volleyball players during the Manhattan Beach Open.
He got to treat Misty May-Treanor, 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist.
“I had an opportunity to talk to Treanor,” Fowler said. “And I have to agree with her that the Manhattan Beach Open is like the Wimbeldon of beach volleyball,” he said. “I was honored to be asked to bring my special skills to the medical team.”
The medical team hired for the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour included orthopedic surgeons, sports chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists and athletic trainers.
“Our goal was simple,” Fowler said. “It was helping each athlete perform their best during the competition.”
Fowler was asked to be on the medical team because of his knowledge of sports medicine and athletic training, and for his chiropractic experience using the Graston technique.
The Graston technique is a form of treatment that allows Fowler to effectively break down scar tissue that can build up in muscles, using a stainless steel instrument to detect areas of scar tissue.
“It goes beyond pain relief, though,” Fowler said. “It helps to restore normal muscle and joint function. I typically see recoveries that are 20-50 percent faster and better than with other manual processes.”
Fowler is one of few practitioners in Colorado to use the technique. He said he was called on to use Graston several times.
Treating Treanor with the technique was the highlight of his trip to the Manhattan Open.
“Being able to contribute to the final victory was a memory I’ll hold for a long time,” he said. “Having the skills and experience treating sports injuries was critical to helping this great player prepare for the next match. It was challenging, but so rewarding.”
He also will hold onto his newfound respect for beach volleyball players.
“I carried an athletic training bag and radio as I strolled the 13 courts on the beach so I could respond quickly if called on to treat an injury,” he said. “Walking on the beach sand was tough and I can a whole new respect for the fitness the athletes must have in order to compete at such a high level.”
Fowler hopes to continue to treat athletes during 18 stops across the country during in 2009.
For more on Fowler and the Graston technique, visit www.chirodimensions.com.
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