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Sports Medicine & Training Program Treating and training the athlete to maximize performance on the field or court  
The Sports Medicine & Training Program provides comprehensive, individualized rehabilitation and strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels, from the weekend warrior to the competitive athlete, youth to masters. The goal of the Sports Medicine and Training Programs is to maximize performance by helping athletes meet the specific demands and movement patterns of their sport.
Common Problems and Diagnoses
  • Ankle sprains (acute and chronic)
  • Iliotibial Band (IT) Syndrome
  • Jumper’s Knee (patellar tendonitis)
  • Knee injuries, including meniscus tears and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears (pre-operative, post-operative, and non-operative)
  • Overuse and overtraining injuries
  • Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff injuries
  • Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
  • Weakness due to old injuries or surgeries
  • Youth sports injury treatment and prevention
Treatment Goals
  • Increase efficiency of movement
  • Increase strength and power
  • Increase functional flexibility
  • Increase balance, agility, and body awareness (proprioception)
  • Return to full competitive level of function
  Treatments and Procedures
  • Biomechanical, observational analysis of gait/running
  • Core strengthening and conditioning
  • Periodization of training
  • Plyometrics and speed training
  • Prevention of injuries (Prehab)
  • Sports specific conditioning and recovery of skills
  • Treatment of neuromusculoskeletal movement disorders as they pertain specifically to athletes
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