Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine is one of many types of treatment that a physical therapist provides. Not just aimed at returning and maintaining a patient’s functional independence, but specifically geared toward skilled diagnostics and rehabilitation of a sport injury and followed by preparation and maintenance of specialized athletic performance.

This training may include:

1. Exercise prescription for necessary strength and flexibility,
2. Cues to improve sport-specific performance mechanics,
3. Education for athlete and coach on pain management and injury prevention, and
4. In coordination with physicians, determining when an athlete is ready to return to physical and sport activities.