Sports Physical Therapy

Our sports physical therapists specialize in treating injuries experienced by athletes who are still growing. Whether your child is dealing with an overuse condition or requires post-surgical care, you can count on us for expert, age-appropriate treatments. We strive to get your athlete back to doing what they love quickly and safely, always prioritizing long-term health and performance. We integrate injury prevention education throughout the rehab process.

Common injuries treated include:

 

Growth-related conditions (apophysitis)

  • Osgood-Schlatter disease: Knee pain caused by irritation in the tendon below the kneecap
  • Sever’s disease: Heel pain, which becomes irritated from running and jumping
  • Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome: Pain below the kneecap caused by stress on the growth plate

 

Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries

  • Groin injuries: Pain or strain in the muscles or tendons that connect the thighs to the torso, common in running and kicking sports
  • Joint dislocations: When a bone slips out of its normal position in a joint, causing pain, swelling and stiffness 
  • Joint sprains: Injury to the ligaments that stabilize a joint
  • Muscle strains and tears: Injury of the muscle fibers that causes pain, stiffness and weakness 
  • Tendonitis: Inflammation of a tendon (the tissue that connects muscle to bone), often from overuse or repetitive movement

 

Spine and core conditions

  • Core weakness and instability: When the abdomen, back and pelvis aren’t strong enough to provide adequate support for the rest of the body
  • Neck and back pain: Common in young athletes from poor posture, overuse or muscle weakness
  • Spondylolisthesis: Back pain caused by a bone in the spine slipping out of place, sometimes after a stress fracture 
  • Spondylolysis: A small fracture in one of the bones of the spine

 

Upper extremity injuries

  • Little League shoulder or elbow: Overuse injuries affecting the growth plates in young throwing athletes
  • Overhead athlete injuries: Shoulder or arm pain from repeated throwing or overhead movements (like in baseball, swimming or volleyball) 
  • Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries: When the tendons around the shoulder become inflamed, leading to pain, limited motion or weakness 
  • Shoulder pain and instability: Caused by overuse, injury or loose joints that allow the shoulder to move too much 
  • Tennis or golfer’s elbow (epicondylitis): Overuse injury that causes pain where the tendons attach near the elbow  
  • Wrist and hand injuries: Including sprains, fractures or repetitive stress injuries

 

Lower extremity injuries

  • ACL and other knee ligament injuries: When the ligaments that stabilize the knee joint stretch or tear
  • Ankle sprains: When the ligaments that support the ankle stretch or become injured, often due to rolling or twisting the foot
  • Hip pain and snapping hip: Snapping hip is a syndrome in which you can feel a pop when the hip moves
  • IT band syndrome (iliotibial band syndrome): Inflammation of the tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh, causing hip or knee pain
  • Jumper’s knee (Patellar tendonitis): Pain in the tendon below the kneecap from repeated jumping or overuse
  • Patella (kneecap) dislocation: Where the kneecap slides out of its normal position
  • Runner’s knee (Patellofemoral pain): Pain around the kneecap
  • Plantar fasciitis: Causes pain along the bottom of the foot
  • Shin splints: Pain and inflammation along the shin bone from overuse

 

Post-surgical rehabilitation

  • ACL reconstruction recovery: Focused therapy to restore knee strength, flexibility and stability after surgery
  • Fracture rehabilitation: Therapy to help bones heal correctly and restore normal movement
  • Hip labral repair recovery: Exercises and therapies to reduce pain and improve how well the hip moves after surgery
  • Meniscus repair recovery: Guided rehab to support healing and restore full knee function
  • Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction recovery: Exercises and treatments to reduce pain, increase strength and improve kneecap stability
  • Shoulder stabilization recovery: Strengthening and motion exercises after shoulder surgery