SPORTS
THERAPY
Patients with sports related injuries may benefit from sport-specific
treatment sessions emphasizing low and high level resistive training,
aerobic conditioning, and pylometric strengthening. Our facility is well-equipped
with sport-specific equipment including treadmill, reclining bicycle,
stairmaster, mini trampoline, Fitter®, free weights, Swiss gymnastics
balls, foam rolls and multi faceted Pilates equipment, all programs are
customized to address individual fitness needs.
DIAGNOSIS
Patients with the following diagnoses, in addition to other orthopaedic sports-related injuries not mentioned, have benefited from sports-based therapy:
- Medial and lateral epicondylitis
- Rotator cuff tears and repairs
- Impingement injuries
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Lumbar strain/sprain
- ACL tears and repairs
- Meniscal tears and repairs
- Ankle sprains
- Achilles tendinitis
- Post surgical intervention
TREATMENT
Sports therapy treatment sessions may include hands on resistive training in addition to therapeutic exercise. Additionally, athletic taping and/or orthotic fitting is used as needed, for correcting joint alignment and muscle imbalances. Electronic modalities are also used as needed.