For most acute sports injuries, begin therapy 3-7 days after injury as inflammation subsides. For mild sprains, earlier intervention is beneficial. Post-surgery, your surgeon will recommend when to start, typically within days or weeks of the procedure. Early intervention prevents compensation patterns and muscle atrophy while maintaining joint mobility.

Sports PT focuses on returning athletes to sport-specific movements and performance optimization, not just daily function. We incorporate plyometrics, agility training, sport-specific movements, and high-intensity conditioning. Our therapists have specialized training in biomechanical analysis and progressive return-to-sport protocols tailored to your sport's demands.

Return timelines vary based on injury type/severity, sport demands, fitness level, and rehabilitation adherence. ACL reconstructions typically need 6-9 months before returning to cutting sports, while moderate ankle sprains might require 4-6 weeks. We use criteria-based progression rather than time-based, ensuring you're truly ready to safely return to competition.

Yes, in most cases we encourage "working around the injury" rather than stopping all activity. This includes cross-training, strength work for unaffected areas, and modified conditioning. For running injuries, we might incorporate swimming or anti-gravity treadmill training. Your program will be designed to maintain fitness while ensuring optimal healing.

Most health insurance plans cover sports PT when medically necessary. Coverage includes evaluation and treatment for diagnosed conditions affecting function. Benefits vary regarding visit limits, copayments, and referral requirements. Some performance enhancement services might not be covered. Our staff can verify your benefits before your first appointment.

We identify biomechanical inefficiencies and muscle imbalances that predispose you to injury, then develop targeted corrective exercises. We provide sport-specific strengthening for vulnerable areas and education on proper warm-up techniques, training load management, and recovery strategies. Research shows preventative PT programs can reduce injury rates by 30-50%.

Bring your insurance card, ID, physician referral (if required), relevant medical records/imaging reports, medication list, comfortable clothing allowing access to the injured area, appropriate athletic footwear, any braces/orthotics you use, and training logs if available. Videos of your sport performance are also helpful for assessment.

Initially, most athletes attend 2-3 sessions weekly to establish proper movement patterns and begin appropriate interventions. As you progress, this typically decreases to 1-2 times weekly, then periodic check-ins during return-to-sport transition. Your therapist will create a personalized schedule based on your injury and integrate it with team training or competition demands.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.