Dr. Julia (Daly) Hines
PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Motorsport Performance Specialty
Trackside Support
Racing is taxing physically on both drivers and crew members. As a certified athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist, Julia can help decrease physical stress to improve job performance. For example, if a driver has physical discomfort, they may be distracted from racing the car at 100%. Likewise, a crew member may not perform their duties in the pits at maximum efficiency, which could cost precious time on the track.
Trackside services available:
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Acute and chronic injury assessment
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Sports massage, including muscle energy techniques
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Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization including cupping
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Stretching
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Joint mobilization and manipulation
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Taping/bracing techniques
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First aid
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Therapeutic exercise prescription for injury treatment or injury prevention
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Warm up/cool down programs for driver and crew
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Ergonomic assessment of driver positioning in the car
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Nutrition and hydration counseling
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Assist in managing general medical conditions like diabetes, asthma, common cold, etc.
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Act as intermediary between patient and physician, including decision-making regarding if further follow up is needed to minimize unnecessary time at the doctor's office
Julia is also available to provide remote and/or in-person services when not at the track.
This includes:
​In-person:
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Comprehensive injury risk assessment
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Workplace ergonomics assessment (for team shops)
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All manual techniques included in trackside services
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All remote services with demonstrations and hands-on corrections
Remote:
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Therapeutic exercise progression
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Physical training program consultation or creation
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Exercise form assessment via video consult
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Communication with any other medical personnel included in driver/crew management