Sports Physical Therapy
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Rehabilitation services: 858-657-6590
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For Referring Physicians
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A sports physical therapist is an expert in evaluating, treating and preventing sports injuries.
Your sports therapist may help you develop, restore and maintain movement and functional ability and may help you enhance your sports performance through targeted exercise. Your therapist may play a role in assessing when you are ready to return to physical activity.
Conditions Treated
Your sports medicine physician or orthopedic surgeon may refer you to sports physical therapy for a range of injuries or conditions, including:
- Knee injuries including ACL tears, runner’s knee and ITB syndrome
- Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff, labral, and instability problems
- Elbow problems (golfer’s elbow and lateral epicondylitis)
- Ankle sprains
- Hip impingement
- Back pain (spinal injuries)
- Pre and post-operative care
Programs and Services
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Active range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises
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AlterG antigravity treadmill exercise for unloaded lower body rehabilitation
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Functional rehab and kinetic chain evaluation
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Manual techniques
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Patient and family education
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Personalized home programs tailored to your needs
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Pre- and post-operative care
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Return-to-sport recommendations
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Tailored rehab for injuries sustained during, or related to, rock climbing and bouldering
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Tailored injury prevention and rehab for pickleball players
Physical Therapists
Find a physical therapist who specializes in the rehabilitation of athletes and active individuals.