What is Sports Therapy?
Athletes, and the parents and coaches of athletes, know how disheartening it is when an athlete has to sit out a game or season because of pain or an injury. Our sports physical therapists can help your athletes recover quickly to get back to their sports.
Sport-focused physical therapists are trained to deal with injuries and the physiological aspects of sports and exercise. These therapists have a deep understanding of biomechanics and exercise. Therefore, they can create a unique treatment plan that is specific to an athlete's sport. They wil tailor an indvicual plan for return to your sport.
Another benefit of sports medicine is sports Injury prevention. Sports therapists can spot muscle instability and weakness that can lead to injury. They can devise special exercises to help with injury prevention. Specific injury risk assessment and functional testing can be the key to a successful injury-free season.
Physical Therapy Treatment
Acute and Subacute Care
- Modalities
- Manual therapy
- Taping
- Stretching
- Strengthenig
- Post-surgical protocol treatment
- Concussion care and management
- Static/dynamic strength testing
- Functional strength testing
- Agility and plyometrics
- Return-to-play testing
Final Phase
- Communication for return-to-play
- Guided return to sport
- Post-return review and care
- Prevention strategies
Sternen Physical Therapy specializes in physical therapy for athletes. We assist athletes with injury prevention, post-injury care, and return to sports. Our therapists have completed extensive education, training, and certifications to provide the best care. Put your sports rehabilitation in the hands of our talented therapists and get back to your favorite sport.